How To Attach
and Remove Your Custom Lace Front Wig Unit
Attaching Your Lace Front Wig
Supplies
Needed:
You
can attach your lace front wig using either
a liquid adhesive or a tape adhesive. You can achieve a secure hold
using either method...which option to choose is simply a matter of personal
preference. You will be attaching the lace front unit to your
skin right below your hairline and regardless if you use liquid adhesive
or tape you need to make sure that this area is clean, free of oils
and hairless or you will not achieve a good hold.
Step 1: Prep Your Hairline
First,
cut the lace back to the hairline. Be careful not to cut any of the
hair. Place the wig on your head. Position the wig hairline in front
of your own actual hairline so you don’t have to worry about the glue
touching your hair. Once you are satisfied with the matching of the
wig and your hairline, trim the lace back to the hairline and match
it with your own hairline to ensure a natural appearance.
Step 2: Clean
Clean your face and next with insuring that
you get all areas around the perimeter of your hairline. Use a non-oily
soap as the original Dial or Irish Spring. After cleaning, dab or spray
your Scalp Protector around the perimeter of your head right below your
hairline. The scalp protector protects your skin as it creates a barrier
between your skin and the adhesive. It also helps to keep skin oils
at bay (oily skin weakens the bond of the adhesives and prevents the
strongest hold). Allow the Scalp Protector to dry completely before
applying the adhesive.
Step 3: Adhesive Application
Liquid Adhesive
Directions
Use the liquid adhesive very sparingly as
a little goes a long way. Depending on which adhesive you choose to
use, it may come with an application brush. If your adhesive does not
come with a brush then use a small, thin item such as an eye shadow
brush to apply the adhesive.
Apply a thin coat of adhesive around the
perimeter of your head right below your hairline. Use a cool blow
dryer for about 30-45 seconds to dry the glue until it's tacky/sticky.
Once the adhesive is tacky, this can take up to 15 minutes depending
on which product you use, it is time to apply the wig. (It is very important
to make sure that the adhesive is very tacky/sticky before you apply
your lace wig because if it is not the wig may start to lift in a couple
of days). Starting with the front hairline, press the lace wig unit
and glued area together and apply constant pressure until the unit stays
by itself. This may take 1 minute or longer, but be patient. Repeat
the steps for your nape and sides. Before you style the wig please wait
15 minutes to allow the glue to adhere and completely dry.
These are the basic steps that you will take
regardless of what type of liquid adhesive you use. You will develop
your own application techniques with practice.
Wig Tape Adhesive
Directions
The wig tape is available
in strips or as a roll. The tape is sticky on both sides. You will basically
peel one side of the tape to expose the adhesive and apply a layer to
your skin around the perimeter of your head below the hairline. You
will then put the lace wig on your head and position it so that the
perimeter edge of the wig lines up with edge of the tape. If you have
not done so already you will want to pin the wig hair up so that loose
hair does not get in the way during the attachment process. Once the
wig hair is pinned up and out of the way, peel the tape backing off
to reveal the adhesive. Beginning with the front hairline, proceed to
attach the wig by pressing and holding it to the adhesive for 30 seconds
to 1 minute. Repeat the steps for your nape
and sides.
Removing Your Lace Front
Wig
Supplies
Needed:
C-22 adhesive
remover, Lace Release, and 99% Alcohol will assist in removing your
unit. Spray C-22 generously and allow the glue remover to work. Do not
pull or tug the lace, it will damage your lace and your hair. Alternate
between using C-22, Lace Release, and the 99% Alcohol to remove your
lace. Do not pull the lace or attempt to force it off, or you may damage
your skin and the lace. You should be able to roll the excess glue off
of your skin and wig once the remover has set.
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