Lace Front Wigs- All You Need to Know

For centuries, wigs have been a fashion staple for celebrities and influential personalities. They help them come up with new hairstyles without causing any damage to their natural hair. Nowadays, wigs are becoming increasingly popular among all women, celebrity or not.

Due to the rise in demand, wigs come in a variety of options to choose from. While shopping for a wig can be a fun experience, it can also tend to be pretty confusing. If you are looking to buy a lace wig to wear on a special occasion or just need to learn to wear your lace front wig, this post is for you. We will help you overcome all confusion and answer all the questions in your mind regarding lace front wigs. The post will ensure that you have all the right information so as to enhance your wig-wearing experience.

Lace Wigs

If you go out in the market looking for lace wigs, you are very likely to come home confused and empty-handed. When you head out to make a purchase, you’ll find a wide variety of lace wigs. To make a great purchase, you need to learn about the different kinds you’ll come across. A few of these kinds include:

• Fake scalp wig
• Bob wig
• Full lace wig
• Lace front wig
• Transparent lace wig
• 360 lace wig

While many women across the globe have taken a liking to lace wigs, the lace-front wig type is far more popular. Let’s look at why that is.

What are Lace Front Wigs?

The ‘lace front’ refers to the sheer lace on the front side of lace front wigs. It is skillfully attached by hand to synthetic or human hair to give a natural appearance. The wigs are so popular because this sheer piece of lace in the front is similar to naturally growing hair. It resembles natural hair to such an extent that it’s very difficult to tell when someone’s wearing a wig.

A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Wear A Lace Front Wig

There are lots of ways women these days are opting to wear lace front wigs, be it a synthetic or human hair wig. There are different kinds of adhesive-based options available. These can use glue, elastic bands, or double-sided tape. Let’s learn how you can put on a lace front wig. 

Step No. 1

If you are going to use glue to wear your wig, we recommend that you first conduct a skin test to determine if your skin is sensitive to adhesives. For this, you will need to apply a small amount of your wig adhesive to any part of your skin that you consider to be sensitive. For most people, it is behind the ear or the inside of the elbow. You can remove it after about 15 minutes of letting it sit on your skin. If you don’t experience any irritation or rash issues, you can proceed to the next step. However, if that is not the case, you should switch to elastics or try another brand of glue.

Step No. 2

After you have decided on the right kind of adhesive that works for you, it is time to move on to preparing your hair. A wig liner is the best option for people with less or no hair at all. This will ensure that the wig stays secured to your scalp. If you have short hair, you need to make sure that they are as far away from your face as possible. So, remember to brush them backward. People with longer hair might need to do a little more work to prepare their heads for a wig. If your hair is extra-long, the best way to get it out of the way is to divide it into sections. Then, secure the sections in flat pin curls. Securely pinning them into separate sections will make sure that your hair doesn’t form any bulges over your head.

Step No. 3

After successfully getting your natural hair out of the way, you can move on to preparing your skin for the sticking part. We recommend that you use a gentle cleanser to wash your forehead. Make sure you pay close attention to the hairline. You can use rubbing alcohol on a regular cotton pad to clean your hairline. This will make sure that there is no excess oil sitting on your skin. Make sure you let your forehead and hairline dry before you jump to the next step.

Step No. 4

This step particularly targets new wigs as you will learn how to fit a wig in this step. You will need to hold your wig close to the label and place it on your forehead while you keep your head tilted to the front. Now you can slip your wig on in a front-to-back motion. Now that the wig is on your head adjust it by tilting your head towards the back. 

Start pushing back the front of your wig until it perfectly aligns with your natural hairline. At this point, make sure to tuck in any natural hair. You can adjust the wig straps according to your comfort. If your wig moves when you move your head, it may be too loose. Or, if you feel pressure on your scalp, it may be a sign that your wig is too tight for your head.

Step No. 5

You can now go ahead and use your glue or wig tape.

For the double-sided adhesive, start by applying it in the middle of your forehead and then working it out to the sides. To secure your wig in place, ensure that the tape covers most part of your forehead. You can do this by cutting short strips of tape and laying them side by side on your skin.

If your go-to option is using glue, start by applying small amounts of it and spreading it along your hairline. You will need to wait for the glue to dry for approximately 3 minutes before you can proceed

Step No. 6

This is the final step after you have applied your stick tape or glue to your hairline. Now you can place the wig on your head, aligning it with your hairline. Remember to check that it also aligns perfectly with your ear tabs. You might also need to smooth out the wig using your fingertips. Make sure you start from the middle of your hairline and work along toward your ears. You can then style the wig hair as you please.

Final Thoughts

Lace front wigs are popular for a number of reasons. They are breathable as they allow easy passage of air to the scalp. Besides this, lace front wigs are a great wig option for people dealing with thinning hair. The lace front wig can easily and smoothly make up for a balding hairline. Most importantly, lace front wigs are quite natural-looking because of their sheer lace front.