How to Apply a
Lace Wig
Wig
Application Tips Using Adhesives:
(Majority of Lace Wigs will come with An Instructional Video or Instructions)
1. Clip all hair and baby
hair away from the edge of the wig to prevent the hair from getting
stuck in the bonding adhesive(s) when applying your full lace wig.
2. Carefully trim the lace
around the hairline of the full lace wig. Cut all the lace off right up
to the hairline. For beginners, you may wish to leave a little of the
lace (1/2") if you think it will be easier to attach the wig to the glue
or tape.
3. Braid hair in small
cornrows, or tightly wrap your hair head for a flat look.
4. Use alcohol 99% on a
cotton pad and rub around your entire hairline, to remove any oil that
may be on your skin. Do not use a cotton ball as it will leave traces of
cotton along the hairline.
5. Apply scalp protector to
protect skin from adhesives. This process is great for people with
sensitive skin. The skin protector will also help the adhesive stick to
the skin in the event of contact with moisture (humidity, swimming,
sweating & work outs).
6. For those with hair,
use a flesh tone wig cap to flatten and protect your natural hair.
Be sure to line it up with your hairline, so that, your own hair is
completely covered. The flesh tone wig cap will create a scalp illusion.
Make. To prevent the wig cap from slipping back, allow the glue and/or
tape to overlay onto the stocking cap, or loosely stitch the cap in
place.
7. Apply a thin coat of the
liquid adhesive (glue) around all the perimeter of your hairline using a
flat wooden cosmetic stick or a small make-up brush.
8. Do not bond your lace
wig to wet glue because it will not stick well. Soft bond adhesive should have a “tacky” feel when dried. Hard bond adhesives
such as Endura-bond, does not require drying time because it dries
immediately after being applied. When applying soft bond adhesive use a
hair dryer for about five minutes to aide the drying process.
(click here for lace wig glue & accessories)
9. To make sure the wig is
aligned properly, bond the wig starting at the center of your front
hairline. Press your wig down using a fine tooth comb from one side to
the other. If you have glue showing beyond the edges of the lace remove
the excess glue using a Q-Tip dabbed in 99%. If the wig is not aligned
properly, place the Q-Tip between the lace and your skin to release the
lace from its bond then re-adjust the lace the right way.
10. When you have completed the
application process, tie down your hairline with a silk or satin scarf.
This will allow the glue to set and dry properly. You may also sit
under a dryer during this step to aide in the drying process.
Applying Your Wig Using Tape
1. Cut double sided wig
tape into the desired length. Peel one side of the tape to expose the
adhesive and press to your skin around the perimeter of your head below
the hairline.
Leave small spaces between the tape strips, to
allow moisture to escape.
2. Place lace wig on your
head and position it so that the perimeter edge of the wig lines up with
edge of the tape.
3. Pin back the wig hair so
that it does not get in the way during the attachment process.
4. Peel the tape backing
off to reveal the adhesive. Beginning with the front hairline, attach
the wig to the forehead by pressing and holding it to the adhesive for
30 seconds to 1 minute. Repeat these steps for your nape and sides.
5. Once you have attached
the wig to your skin, tie down your hairline with a silk or satin scarf
to allow the tape to stick better to your skin.
Removing Your Lace Wig
1. Pull all hair up into a ponytail, so you won’t get adhesive
on the hair.
2. Apply the lace adhesive remover to the adhesive around
perimeter of hairline.
3. Gradually remove the lace. Be sure not to pull at the lace.
Remove slowly. However it's always best to remove the system from back
to front. Doing this avoids stretching the front of the hair system.
4. Once you've removed the system gently peel the tape from the
base. With the tape removed, use an alcohol-free citrus solvent to
remove any adhesive residue.
5. After you have removed the lace, there may be some residue
from your skin left on the unit, you should shampoo the unit, and with a
towel, delicately scrub the residue away.
6. You should let the unit dry naturally or you can style the
unit, how you would normally style your natural hair.
Do's and Don'ts
Sleep with your hair tied up, in a braid or bun for example.
Gently comb hair before shampooing.Gently shampoo the hair in one direction only.When not wearing your wig, keep it clean and stored on a wig holder
in a dry place, so that it will keep its shape.Support your Lace Unit Wig with your hands, when brushing or combing
your hair.For Straight/Yaki textures, use a good vent brush.Minimize combing or brushing your lace wig when wet.Always seal your knots every time you shampoo your wig.DO NOT SPRAY SEALER ON THE HAIR.NEVER SLEEP ON WET HAIRDO NOT TINT, COLOR, PERM OR DO ANY EXTRA CHEMICAL PROCESSES,
ESPECIALLY ON LIGHT COLOR ONES CAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN CHEMICALLY PROCESSED
BEFORE SHIPPING.Use Shampoo and Conditioner for a lasting shine, softness and
fragrance.
