How to Maintain Lace Front Wigs
Lace front wigs are an excellent option for women who seek varied hair lengths, colors and styles without the dangers of damaging their real hair. The versatility and relative convenience of lace front wigs make them a sound investment; however, proper maintenance of the pieces are paramount to extending their structural and aesthetic longevity. Maintaining lace front wigs takes a bit of diligence, but is well worth the investment of your time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Lace front wig
- Wig adhesive remover
- Wide tooth comb
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Foam mannequin head
Instructions
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Store the lace front wig on the foam mannequin head while you are not wearing it. Doing so will not only help the wig maintain its shape, but significantly lessen the chance of the wig knotting and tangling if kept elsewhere.
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Untangle the lace front wig with a wide tooth comb before using a narrower one, if necessary. Reducing the amount of tug on the hair will cut premature shedding and maintain the original body of the hairpiece.
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Spray a non-oil based adhesive glue remover around the perimeter of your hairline before attempting to remove the lace front wig. Allow the lace to naturally raise from your skin instead of forcing removal, as this may cause significant hair breakage around and premature decomposition of the lace itself.
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Shampoo and condition the lace front wig no more than once every two weeks, if possible. This can be done while wearing the wig or setting it on a mannequin head, although the use of cool water to thoroughly rinse the hair should be kept consistent.
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Allow the lace front wig to air dry after washing. Like real hair, wigs maintain a healthier appearance when not overly exposed to heat styling.
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Tips & Warnings
Cleanse your face before putting on a lace front wig, paying close attention to the forehead area. This will aid in keeping the lace free of dirt and natural oils which impede the adhesive process.
Using high-quality, water-based styling products will help lengthen the lifespan of a lace front wig.
Whether wet or dry, avoid rubbing the hair of the lace front wig. This action may cause moderate to severe tangling and/or frizzing of the wig.
