Tutorial on Lace Wig Making
Lace wigs have a long and colorful history, and have been worn during theater productions, by celebrities and are constructed primarily of human hair and fine lace. You may have wondere how you can have one of your own without having to spend a fortune for it. There are a few simple techniques to creating a custom-made lace wig that may take some time to accomplish, but it could be well worth the effort.
What you will need:
- Cotton lace
- Cotton ribbon
- Cling film
- Nylon lace
- Ventilating needle
- Wooden wig block
- Hon-track human hair
- Hackle
- Sewing machine or needle and thread
- Drawing mats (2)
Instructions
- Flatten natural hair by plaiting it into tiny braids and place a wig cap over it.
- Measure the head from front to back lines, the entire circumference and from one ear to the other.
- Create a wig base by using the measurements to place cotton ribbons over the wig block fitting the specific measurements.
- Wet fine cotton lace to place on the wig block, and mold it with your hands. Place nylon lace atop this and shape it to the form of the block.
- Use thread and needle or sewing machine to sew this foundation together.
- Select the hair without tracks attached. Remy hair will work well in this situation.
- Separate hair using a hackle, and push it through three or four times. Place this hair flat between drawing mats on the table.
- Use a ventilating needle to push hair through lace on the wig foundation one strand at a time, knotting each as you go. This is similar to making a rug.
- Begin at the neck base adding one row at a time. Single knots are used for the lace section. Knot the hair twice in the areas of cotton ribbons. Placing hair in a variety of directions gives a more natural appearance.
- Create the part and middle section (or whirl) and then turn it inside out to add single strands to the edges of the outside.
- The hair is now ready to cut and style.