How to Trim a Lace Front Wig
Originally designed for women suffering from leukemia and other cancers, the lace front wig continues to expand and revolutionize the hair industry. The wig has a lace base which creates the illusion that the hair is growing from your scalp. The wig can be worn everyday, and the hair can be placed in a ponytail or parted. For many people, the lace front wig provides emotional support while they are going through radiation treatment, chemotherapy or experiencing hair loss due to alopecia. Lace front wigs are also commonly used by Hollywood stars such as Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson and Tyra Banks.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Wig brush
- Mirror
- Ruler
- Pen
- Scissors
- Adhesive glue for lace front wigs
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Braid hair in cornrows or wrap hair around the head with a brush or comb. Braiding or wrapping hair allows the wig to sit on your head evenly. Cover the hair with a wig cap to avoid aggravation from the wig base, causing further breakage to your hair. The wig base can rub against thinner hair strands around your head which can cause hair breakage.
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2
Place the wig on your head. Adjust the wig until it comfortably fits your head. Brush the hair with a wig brush to detangle.
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3
Stand in front of a mirror with the wig on. Adjust the wig until it fits on your head perfectly.
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4
Secure the lace so that it rests flat on the forehead. Make sure the lace base is even with your natural hair line.
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5
Place a ruler against the lace in a vertical position. Start on the left side of the lace where the wig hair and lace meet. Place a small dot with a pen at the 1/8 inch or 1/4 inch of the lace front. The extra length is left to prevent loss of the hair line if the lace begins to fray and needs to be cut off.
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Repeat Step 5 until you reach the end of the lace. Connect the dots with a line across the lace front.
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7
Take the wig off. Remove loose strands from the lace front. Lay the wig down on the table.
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8
Cut the lace with scissors along the line you created with the dots. Do not leave pen marks on the lace.
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9
Use adhesive hair glue to glue the leftover lace onto your head. Cover with make-up if needed.
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Tips & Warnings
Put the wig on in a well lit room with bright lights to see imperfections. Move your head around with the hair on it to see where you may need to use bobby pins to secure the wig.
Do not cut lace with the wig on your head. Lace may be cut crooked, or you may accidentally hurt yourself. Always lay the wig down prior to cutting the lace. Do not cut the lace if you are not satisfied with the wig. If you do experience this, place the wig back in the package and return it.
