How to Make a Lace Wig Look Natural
Lace front wigs look more natural than other types of wigs because of their construction of individual knots on a base of lace fabric. In many cases you cannot easily tell them apart from one’s own natural hair and for this reason women favor them over all other wigs. To make a lace wig look natural, follow certain care techniques that will enhance the natural look.
What you will need:
- Fabric scissors
- Fabric dye
- Cotton swabs
- Anti-fray product
- Wide-tooth comb
- Vent brush shampoo with UV protection
- Conditioner with UV protection
- Cut back the excess lace from the wig’s hairline to about a ¼-inch strip before you wear the wig. In some cases the seller will assist and make the trimming for his customer. If you have to do it yourself, use a very sharp fabric scissors for the task.
- Dye the lace fabric front at the part and at the hairline to match your skin tone so that the lace wig blends well against your skin. You may hire someone to do the task or you may tackle it yourself. If you do the task yourself at home, select a fabric dye that closely matches your skin tone. Use a cotton swab and saturate it with the dye and apply at those places the lace shows.
- Use a vent brush and a wide-tooth comb to style the wig. These will not pull on the hair of the wig and will remove tangles.
- Purchase an anti-fray product intended for cloth. Apply it to the edges of the lace when it shows evidence of fraying. You can find such products at fabric and craft stores.
- Cover your natural hair well before wearing your lace front wig. This will allow a smooth outline for the look. For long hair you may braid them and wrap the braids around the head.
- Wash the lace wig using a shampoo for color-treated hair. After the shampoo use a good moisturizing conditioner. Consider using shampoos and conditioners that provide UV protection especially if you frequently wear your wig.