How to Apply A Lace Front Wig Easily
If Your in the need of a new hair style in a hurry, then the Lace front wig is a perfect choice for Women as well as Men! Prices for an Synthetic Lace Front Wig starts at about $35.00 and go up to around $75.00. The Human Hair Lace Front Wigs start at about $200.00 and Up! Human Hair Full Lace Wigs Start at about $200.00 to over $1000.00.
I will tell you in a few simple steps how to apply a Lace Front Wig.
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Things You'll Need
- Lace Wig
- Bonding Tape
- Alcohol
- Large Rubber Band Or Clips
- Clippers
- Shaving Razor
- Shaving Cream
- Mirror
Instructions
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Prepare:
Put you hair in braids going back, or smooth back with a stiff brush or
put in a pony tail, secure with a rubber band.
It is highly recommended to shave your hairline back about an inch.
This is so the hair don't get pulled out by the glue and allow the Bonding Glue to adhere more securely.
Then use rubbing alcohol to remove all oils, makeup and residue from around your hairline your. Let the area dry completely! -
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Placing The Wig:
Before Placing the wig on your head, turn inside out to see if you can adjust the size with the adjustable hooks to a size bigger or smaller depending on the size of your wig and your head.
Place the Lace Front wig on your head, hold the lace wig in the front, gently pull on the front.
Now pull down in the back, If it has small combs in side, stick them in your hair to secure. While looking in a mirror make sure the wig is placed and centered correctly.
Now use a rubber band and clips to gently pull hairs out of the way into a ponytail before gluing into place. -
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Cutting The Lace:
Starting near the ear cut the lace as close to the hairs on the lace wig as you can without cutting the hairline or baby hair. Cut all the way to the center then stop. Go to the other side and begin to cut from the ear until you reach the center. Remove all excess lace Then Fold back about one inch from hairline, to expose where the glue will be applied to secure your lace front wig. -
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Using Tape Or Glue:
BONDING GLUE:
If using the bonding glue follow the manufactures instructions. But in most cases you will be instructed to allow it to set for about three minutes before setting the lace wig into place. This will give it enough time to get tacky (STICKY) enough to hold a strong bond.
BONDING TAPE:
If your using the Tape peel solid color side and then You place a piece about two inches long in the center of your hairline diagonally writing side up then another piece on the sides where you want the corner of the lace wig to be near your ears.
That's all you need. But if you want extra pieces can be added for extra security if you are very active. -
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Application Process:
Now: Starting at the center unfold and lift up and place over the tape and press down with your fingers then with the side of a comb until adhered.
Next do the same thing to each side in front of the ear area until unfolded and secure. Remove rubber band and style!
Depending on the bonding glue that you choose your lace wig will last from five days too three weeks! Either way have fun you looking great!
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Tips & Warnings
Try different adhesives, one may work better for you then another depending on you chemistry.
Men And Women In Theater Have Worn Lace Wigs For Many Years!
Ponytail or Wrap at Bedtime
Shampoo in warm water
Air Dry
Gently Brush
Avoid Oils because it might cause the adhered area to loosen.
Never cut into the hair strands.
Resources
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