Deborah Rayner asked:


Attaching a front lace wig is not as difficult as it may seem. With just a little practice you will become an expert at dawning your wig and will be able to do it by yourself every time, with no trouble at all. One of the major benefits of a front lace wig is that you can apply it yourself, unlike other types of wigs that require an extra set of hands.

Double sided tape and Liquid Adhesives
The two most common materials used for attaching front lace wigs is double sided tape and liquid adhesive. Both of these products are best applied to bare skin on the scalp or on an area of extreme hair loss or balding. Don’t just use any double sided tape or adhesive though. Rather, you should always use attachment products that are designed and manufactured specifically for this use.

Step One

To apply your front lace wig using tape, first prepare your tape by cutting it into strips of approximately 3 inches in length, by 4 inches in width. Now take one of your pieces of tape and place it on the polyurethane tape patch area, right where the lace front connects to it. The next step is to place the strip on the front hairline where it meets the edge of the lace.

Trim and Contour

Now firmly apply pressure, so it is held down in place. Now repeat the procedure until you have attached the entire front edge of the lace to the wig itself. Also, remember to apply adequate pressure to the wig each time that you apply your tape strips. As you move around your head with the tape strips, you will find yourself having to do some tape trimming, so the end finished work contours to the shape of your head.

Tabitha Mwendo asked:


Wigs come in different shapes and sizes, each one to fit one. There are custom-made wigs and ready-made wigs. The use of each has its own merit and drawbacks.

When you decide to go in for a lace wig, there are certain important points you need to keep in mind.

Custom or Ready-made

Lace wigs are preferably made to order. This is always a better option, as the fit is so important in order to achieve the perfect look. The whole idea of wearing a wig is to look naturally glamorous. If you do not have a good fit, it will be obvious and your efforts will be wasted.

A number of people suffering from sickness and medical conditions like alpaca use lace wig and they need to look good as well.

Suit your face:

Wigs should accentuate the face. They should complement not discredit it. Your face comes in its own shape and structure, accept and work around that. Choose the wig depending on whether your face is round, oval, pear-shaped, square, heart-shaped or oblong. Even if you want to undergo a drastic change in your look and style, ensure that it suits you.

Once you have done that you must then choose the type of wig.

Types of Lace wigs:

There are two main types of lace wigs: Full lace and Front Lace.

Full lace wigs are more breathable and comfortable to wear. These can be parted anywhere on the scalp.

Front lace wigs have lace at the forehead of the wig and are more natural and undetectable. These however cannot be pulled back into a ponytail.

Both types require periodic maintenance and have a life span of about 6 months.

You can now choose the type of base for the wig

Types of bases:

You have a choice between French Lace and Swiss lace. Both are lightweight and very popular. The French lace is available in various colours and is more durable as well. The lace base is a very important choice to make. First timers should use French lace wigs since Swiss lace requires a lot more care and attention to maintain.

Types of hair:

You can choose to have human or synthetic hair for the wig. The human hair is more natural and easier to style as well as maintain, just like you own hair. One of the best human hairs is Rimy hair.

Type of adhesive:

As you need to attach the lace wigs to your hair, you would need a good adhesive. You can either choose between tape and an adhesive that is safe for human use.

Styling:

You can style your lace wig even after you put it on. This offers good scope for the stylist to work on you and correctly frame the hair to your face. Your hair can be tied into a ponytail if needed. Many other styling options are possible with lace wigs.

When you decide on wearing a wig, make sure you go the length to make it perfect as well.