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HOW DO I MEASURE MY HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE FOR A LACE WIG?
Please view the web page how to measure with the full details and pictures here. Feel free to contact a member of our team with any questions.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT HAIR LENGTH TO CHOOSE?
Please click here for our dedicated length checker and recommendations.
WHICH IS BETTER, GLUE OR TAPE?
Both adhesives and tapes offer great options for attachments of Lace Wigs.
Tape is easier to apply with little to no mess. Because tape is thicker than glue, it might create a slight edge.
Glue can give a longer hold than tape but is messier to handle than tape.
Each option has pros and cons and you should throughly look into the options to decide which is best.
HOW MUCH LACE SHOULD I CUT OF?
Cut all the excess lace in a zig zag shape as close to the hairline as possible leaving little or no lace visible to the eye.
HOW TO ATTACH A LACE WIG WITH GLUE?
1: Do a skin test. If you decide to use glue then do a skin test to determine if you are allergic to the adhesive.
2: Flatten your hair. By creating a flat surface for the Lace Wig to sit on, it will look better. You can braid your hair into corn rows.
3: Put on a stocking cap. Stocking caps will flatten your hair and help to keep the Lace Wig in place. If you have little or no hair then you can skip this step.
4: Fit the lace wig. Next is time to evaluate how and where you would like the hairline. The aim is to find where the hairline will look most natural.
5: Trim the lace. Once the Lace Wig fits properly, gradually start trimming the excess lace cutting small amounts off at a time.
6. Apply adhesive or tape. When you have created your hairline, apply adhesive (wig tap/liquid lace adhesive) to the hairline to help secure the wig.
7. The finished hairline will look completely natural, as if the hair were actually growing from your head.
All Embrace Your Lace wigs come with a full hair care guide.
HOW TO REMOVE A LACE WIG IF GLUE METHOD WAS USED?
1. Put all of the hair up into a ponytail to protect it from the glue.
2. Apply the Lace Wig adhesive remover to the adhesive or tape around the hairline perimeter.
3. Rub the remover along your hairline where the lace meets the adhesive. Continue rubbing gently until the lace lifts away from your scalp.
4. Slowly remove the Lace Wig, taking your time so it is not pulled.
5. After you have removed the Lace Wig, it is recommended to wash it and gently remove any glue residue that may be left.
6. Allow the Lace Wig to dry naturally.
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY LACE WIG?
Looking after your Lace Wig is not difficult however, it does require routine maintenance for lasting results.
We recommend cleaning your Lace Wig no more than once a month.
Follow these instructions to care and optimise the lifetime and wear of your Lace Wig.
WIG STAND
When you are not wearing your Lace Wig, always leave it on a wig stand to maintain its shape.
SERUMS FOR MOISTURE
Use serums to keep the hair moisturised. You must maintain the hairs healthy glow and soft texture by keeping the Lace Wig well moisturised especially if you have chosen a lighter colour.
HEAT PROTECTANT
Use heat protector serums or sprays before using straighteners, curling wands, blow dryers and other heat appliances.
We advise letting your Lace Wig air dry or at least on a cool setting if you need to blow dry. Heat from the blow dryer will damage and spilt the knots and cause shedding.
STYLING
In order to style your Lace Wig we recommend wetting the hair using a water spray bottle and then using a serum and/or a hair lotion straight away so that the hair does not dry and tangle.
CLEANSING AND CONDITIONING
We advise co-washing ( using conditioner only ) the Lace Wig every two - three weeks with conditioner only due to the build up of product used on the hair eg. oil or serum.
Shampoo and condition the Lace Wig once a month using a sulphate free shampoo.
For best results, wash the Lace Wig in a straight line from the crown to the tip. Apply the shampoo/conditioner gently in a downwards motion. Top to bottom
DRYING THE LACE WIG
Two common ways of drying your Lace Wig is through air drying or using a hairdryer on a cool setting.
PROTECT YOUR HAIR AT BEDTIME
Ideally it is best not to sleep with your lace wig on your head. If your Lace Wig cannot be removed due to the way it has been fitted or if you simply prefer to keep it on at night, always comb your wig before you sleep. If it is feeling a bit dry, apply some serum.
If you can wrap your lace wig up and use a clip to secure it quite high on your head this will prevent the hair fro rubbing whilst you are sleeping. Silk head scarfs and silk pillow cases are essential to ensure your Lace Wig is protected. The friction of the hair rubbing against standard cotton pillow cases can use dryness, shedding and tangling.
GROOMING AND MAINTENENCE?
Daily grooming is best carried out using a wide tooth comb. These styling tools are gentle on the hair causing less friction on the Lace Wig hair knots, reducing shedding.
Detangle hair gently and use light combing. Correct product usage will prolong the Lace Wigs life with colour protection products along with regular deep conditioning essential.
HOW DO I MINIMISE SHEDDING & TANGLING?
All Lace Wigs, will lose hair. Shedding is caused by excessive combing / brushing.
Having two Lace Wigs is recommended in the event one lace wig needs to be repaired.
HOW TO PREVENT SHEDDING?
We recommend using a wide tooth comb on the Lace Wig starting from the bottom and working your way up gently in small sections at a time.
When you purchase a Lace Wig from EMBRACE YOUR LACE, you will receive a hair care guide.
HOW TO WASH A LACE WIG?
Here is a general guide, you will receive a full hair care guide with any Lace Wig purchase from embraceyourlace.com
THINGS YOU WILL NEED
Sulphate free shampoo
Conditioner
Wig stand
Wide tooth comb
Warm water
- First detangle the Lace Wig
- Rinse the Lace Wig under warm water
- Massage shampoo in a downwards motion
- Rinse Lace Wig under luke warm water from root to ends
- When rinsed, squeeze excess water out
- Apply condition to strands
- Rinse again to seal to conditioner, and squeeze excess water
- Lay the Lace Wig on a towel and gently blot dry
- Leave on wig stand to dry
CLEANSING AND CONDITIONING YOUR LACE WIG
We recommend taking your Lace Wig off your head to wash it. Ensure the hair has been combed through thoroughly and it is smooth before you start to wash the Lace Wig to avoid tangling.
We advise co-washing the unit every two - three weeks with conditioner only due to the build up of product used on the hair eg. oil or serum. Do not apply conditioner to the hair root as it may loosen the knots.
We advise shampooing and conditioning the Lace Wig once a month, using a sulphate free shampoo.
Wash the Lace Wig in a straight line from the crown to the tip. Apply the shampoo/conditioner gently in a downwards motion. Top to bottom tin he same direction as the cuticle hair strands that are aligned on the cap as opposed to shaking the Lace Wig about in a bucket as this will cause excessive tangling.