Important Tips For Selecting And Maintaining Full Lace Wigs

By April Briggs


People who have lost their hair due to illness or simply desire a new look, including many celebrities, choose to adorn themselves with natural-looking wigs. Lace wigs feature a thin mesh "lace" cap is worn close to the scalp along the natural hairline to appear as though the hair is actually growing from the head and are a popular choice for the wide range of styles and versatility they offer.

Because most of these wigs are manufactured from human hair, they not only provide a natural look, but also allow the wearer to style them any way they wish. Full lace styles cover the whole head, whereas lace frontals and lace front wigs only provide added fullness in the front and cover that area.

If the wig is well maintained, this will improve its durability and how long it lasts which can be for several years with proper care. When adhesives are used, the wig may be worn for as long as two or three weeks before it will need to be reapplied. Those without natural hair, have better adhesion and can typically wear the wig longer.

It's important to choose a wig cap color which matches one's own skintone as closely as possible. The color choice should be based on the hairline not the whole body. In general those with light skin should choose transparent, medium or tan complexions are best with beige, and darker skinned people can use light or dark brown.

The type of hair the wig is made from can vary in terms of texture, weight, thickness, and sheen. Some are more easily dyed another color if desired or styled than others. The Chinese remy style is the thickest and best for dying and styling, while the Indian remy offers fine, silky, sleekness, and Malaysian and Mongolian remy styles provide thickness and shine and matte waviness respectively.

Any wig will look better if it is applied correctly. The best way to ensure a proper fit is to wear a wig cap or style one's natural hair very close to the scalp such as cornrow braids. The excess lace will need to be trimmed to achieve a good fit along the hairline, and it must be well secured with combs and glue. If a more natural hairline is desired, simply pulling a few strands or baby hairs through from the natural hair underneath can produce this effect.

A wig stand should be purchased for safe storage of the wig as this will help it keep its shape. For washing, use two spray bottles, one containing a water/shampoo solution, and the other containing a water/conditioner solution. Spray wig with shampoo mix and comb it through then rinse out and repeat with the other bottle, pat dry and place it on the stand to continue drying.

What makes wearers so fond of these wigs is the fact that they can basically wear and style them as they can their actual hair. Most can be curled with an iron or curlers, straightened with a flat iron, or blow dried. At bedtime, the head should be covered with a scarf, and a satin pillowcase should be used.




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