#LACE FRONT HOW TO#
#LACE FRONT SKIN#

To begin, place the wig on your head and pull it forward so the wig hairline is just slightly in front of your natural hairline.

#LACE FRONT HOW TO#

Now that you’ve got the prep and tools ready, let’s get down to the 4 essential steps for how to cut a lace front wig: 1. Measuring tape: Only needed if you’re going to create a cutting line (see below).Some people like cutting when the unit is on the wig head some prefer to have it on their own head. Wig head: This comes down to personal preference.Rattail comb or tool with a long, pointed end: This isn’t essential, but it can help to part the hair away from your ears and face for more accurate cuts.Clips: Have a few large hair clips to pull back the hair from your face before cutting.Whatever you choose, make sure they are sharp to prevent tears.

Some people prefer razors because they feel like they create a more jagged, natural line. Scissors or a razor: You can use a sharp pair of everyday scissors, or smaller nail scissors to give you more controlled cuts.You don’t need all of these, but if you have them, they will help you get the best cut possible: How to Cut a Lace Wig: Use the Right ToolsĬutting a lace front wig is simple, but it’s important to have a few good tools. Place the unit on your head to see how it looks and make any additional plucks where you think it’s needed.įor units that don’t come pre-plucked, here’s a couple of quick tips for plucking a lace front wig:ġ) Place the unit on your head or a wig head and pluck out the hairs to create a natural hairline.Ģ) Make sure you don’t pull the lace, as it can tear.ģ) Typically, the hair is thinner looking along the hairline so make sure your plucks reduce the density of hair along your forehead to appear less bulky.Ĥ) It might help to take a photo before plucking and then during plucking to see if you’ve reached your desired hairline. But you still may want to check that the plucking looks good with your hairline. Some units come pre-plucked, saving you time. Plucking the baby hairs on your lace front wig creates a more natural look that mimics your hairline. Why do you pluck wigs? Because they tend to have a very straight hairline that appears unnatural. Follow these steps for how to cut a lace wig and get just the look you want! Pluck Before You Cutīefore we get into the details of how to cut your lace front wig, we need to have a quick convo about plucking and wig customization.

With just a few simple steps and a couple tools, you can customize the lace front to blend in seamlessly with your hairline. This helps to pull the until on but isn’t needed once you want to wear the wig out of the house.Ĭutting lace front wigs is a quick and easy way to prep your unit for installation. Lace front wigs come with a large lace strip that extends over the forehead. And since the lace has small holes, it keeps the air flowing through the unit and your scalp for a nice, comfortable wear.

#LACE FRONT SKIN#

The lace is designed to blend in with your skin tone so that it essentially disappears. Lace front wigs are perfect for getting that natural hairstyle you love.