Attaching Lace WigsLace wigs aren’t all about mannequins and fancy sites, they’re about achieving a look that helps boost your confidence and self esteem. Part of this is how you wear the wig, or rather how you put it on, so read on to learn how. Preparing Your HairMake sure that if you have growth hair it’s washed and as flat as possible either in cornrows (canerows), a wrap and/or covered with a wig cap/stocking.Preparing Your SkinWash the face and neck and use alcohol or a 99% isopropyl alcohol astringent to remove any excess oils and residue, this will mean that your method of adhering the wig to your skin will be secure.Always perform a skin test on a small patch of skin for allergies when using a new product. Then apply Walker scalp protector to the nape of the neck and forehead to protect your skin from any possible irritation due to the adhesive. Preparing Your Lace WigPull wig hair back into a big hair clip.Clip baby hair back with small bobby pins, or hair clips. Cut lace back to leaving half a centimetre (quarter of an inch) of lace using small sharp scissors. Take your time doing this and if you prefer leave half an inch do so, remember you can always cut more of the lace away. You can also save the lace cuttings to test different adhesives. Attaching Your Lace WigApply thin layers of adhesive around perimeter of hairline – following the instructions for the specific adhesive you’re using. Position the wig on your head with the hairline of the wig rolled back. Starting at the centre of the forehead bond the lace hairline to the head moving to each ear. You can use a small tooth comb to press the wig hairline against the adhesive on the scalp. Repeat the above working at the nape. Removing Your Lace WigApply the adhesive remover to the hairline of the wig – always follow the instructions on the adhesives you’re using. Allow the adhesive remover to completely release the lace before attempting to remove the wig. By allowing the lace to completely release prior to removing it will preserve the lace. Spray, or using a pipette, apply adhesive remover, onto the lace around the perimeter of the hairline. Wait for lace to completely release itself from the skin and if needed, use more remover. If glue remains on the lace, use a mirror and slide the lace across the surface – this should remove any glue residue. There are a number of videos online showing how to do this, join our blog and when we upload ours, you’ll be the first to know! Jump From Attaching Lace Wigs to Home Page |
