6 Things to Know About Lace Front Wigs
1. What is a Lace Front Wig?
The lace front is a nearly invisible mesh-like material that lies across your hairline. Lace fronts provide a natural and seamless look. Each hair is sewn into the mesh, providing a skin-like appearance at the hairline. This feature is well-loved, and many manufacturers now offer a lace front on their wigs.
2. Benefits of a Lace Front Wig?
Lace front wigs offer the most natural hairline, which helps you confidently wear your style off-the-face or with face-framing layers. Many of our wigs have ready-to-wear lace fronts. This means that the lace is measured and cut to the perfect length, so you don’t have to cut it yourself!
Whether you suffer from hair loss due to chemotherapy, premature balding, alopecia, hair thinning, or if you are looking to switch up your hairstyle, a lace front can help you feel comfortable in your wig.
How to Care for a Lace Front Wig
Taking care of your lace front will help the longevity of your wig and maintain its natural look. Lace fronts are made with a gentle lace mesh that should be treated delicately.
3. Helpful Don'ts:
Never pull on your lace front. If you pull on the lace front, it will stretch the lace out and create gapping at your forehead. Pulling at the lace front could also begin to wear away at the lace mesh to the point of fraying. A better option when adjusting your wig is to use the ear tabs to move the wig for a more comfortable fit.
Never condition the lace front (or on any knotting in a wig cap). Conditioner detangles and loosens the hand-knotting. This can eventually cause strands to shed from your lace front, and you will notice hair loss.
When brushing and washing your hair, remember to be gentle around the lace front. It is okay if you get some soap on the lace front, especially if you are trying to wash off some makeup!
4. Finding Some Lace Front Discomfort?
There are a couple of things you can do to ensure your lace front is working for you. The first is to ensure you have the right wig cap size. A wig cap that is too large or too small can cause discomfort because it then rubs against your forehead. Check out our video on how to properly measure for the right cap fit:
5. Secure Your Lace Front Down
Sometimes you may want extra security with your lace front. There are several great ways to ensure your lace front is staying put! A couple of tricks of the trade are to use either glue or tape to fasten it down. This can also help with lace front discomfort and prevent that friction on your forehead.
Lace Front Tape: Easy to use, this double-sided sticky tape comes in a roll that can be cut to the desired length. When using tape, you can stick it directly onto your forehead or the lace front itself.
Adhesive: “It Stays” by Jon Renau is a gentle roll-on adhesive that washes off with water. This product provides a nice, secure hold while being easily removed.
Brandywine also offers an adhesive product, similar to a glue stick, that you can dab onto your lace front. With this product, you will also need Brandywine’s Lace Front Adhesive Remover.
6. Other Considerations
Pro Tip: Applying a small amount of baby powder or dry shampoo to your forehead, underneath the lace front, can help prevent irritation from the lace.
Makeup, such as foundation or powder, can help the lace front blend with your skin tone. This also gives your front hairline a softer finish.
If you would like to cut your lace front further, or cut a section that has started to fray, always use a Pinking Shear to do so.
The lace front keeps advancing. If you still find that you don’t prefer this feature, then we would suggest taking a look at monofilament or hand-tied wigs without a lace front.
Final Thoughts
There you have some of the best tips and information on lace fronts! Consider yourself a pro, but even pros have questions. If you need a little extra help, contact our customer service team. We are always ready and willing to help! - NBW Family
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