How to Attach a Lace Front Wig

Lace front wigs are one of the latest hair trends, often sighted on celebrities such as Beyonce and Tyra Banks. Lace fronts can be styled in a wide variety of ways due to their unique, invisible hairlines--you can even braid one or pull it up into a ponytail. Although lace front wigs cost a few hundred dollars, you can attach them by yourself at home.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lace front wig
• Wig glue
• Scalp protector
• Eyeshadow brush

1. Clean and dry the skin below your hairline, as well as your face and neck. This will make the wig adhere better.

2. Apply a lace front wig scalp protector below your hairline and allow it to completely dry. Scalp protectors can be bought from wig or beauty supply stores.

3. Pull back the wig's hair into a loose ponytail so none of it sticks to the glue.

4. Apply the wig glue below your hairline with a brush, covering the area where the front of the wig will sit. Use a small eyeshadow brush if your glue does not come with its own brush.

5. Dry the glue for 30 to 45 seconds using a blow dryer on a cool setting. The glue will become tacky, which allows the lace front to adhere better.

6. Apply the wig to the front of your hairline, on top of the glue, and press it firmly for one minute. Repeat this process to attach the wig to the sides and nape of your head.

7. Style your lace front wig after letting the glue dry for fifteen minutes. If your wig is made of human hair, you can use heat styling tools.

References

• Attaching Lace Front Wigs