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DO I HAVE TO SHAVE MY HAIRLINE BACK TO WEAR A LACE WIG?
No you do not. It truly depends on you application preference. Some women prefer to tape/adhere their wig to their hairline (on their baby hairs or via shaving their baby hairs) in order to achieve a natural look. A natural look can be achieved without doing this. Be sure to properly cut your lace wig leaving enough lace to hold/adhere to the glue. Extra lace is needed to hold the lace wig firmly and avoid placing glue/tape to your hairline. Repeatedly placing glue and tape intentionally on your hair line will cause eventual damage.
DO LACE WIGS COST LESS THAN HAIR EXTENSIONS, WEAVES & BRAIDS?
YES! Hair extensions are very expensive, you are not only paying the for hair, but also paying a stylist to install and up-keep. Extensions require a lot of maintenance and you have to go back to the salon every couple of weeks to have your extensions maintained. This can really add up the cost! Extensions also damage your scalp and hair, and can actually cause you to permanently lose your hair. Many of our customers switched to wearing lace wigs after losing their hair from extensions, chemo-therapy or other health problems. Now, because of celebrities like Beyonce, Tyra Banks and Jessica Simpson, people are wearing lace wigs to change up their style, or get that special look for their wedding. A lace wig can last for years with proper care. If you are a daily wig wearer we suggest getting a few different wigs, and alternating them, so your wigs will last much longer.
WHAT ARE BLEACHED KNOTS?
Bleached knots is a technique where we bleach out the knot that is made when each strand of hair is hand-tied into the lace at the base of the cap. It bleaches the knot out, making it a little lighter so that it does not stand out as much. It gives it a more natural appearance as though the hairs are growing out of the scalp. This is recommended when you choice a dark hair color.
Also note that even though you can achieve a more natural look with bleached knots, the bleach does weaken the knot which means you may experience shedding faster than in the other areas. However our wigs are expertly hand made and with proper care should last for years with minimal shedding.
WHAT IS "FRENCH LACE" AND "SWISS LACE"?
The French Lace is a bit more durable. It is stronger and will hold up better over the long run, French lace is slightly more detectable if it does not match the skin/complexion of the user appropriately. The Swiss lace is slightly thinner, it is less detectable and blends better with the skin/complexion after application, however it is slightly less durable and it rips easier if not handled with proper care. The Swiss Lace is not really recommended for first time users. It is best to learn how to apply the wig and become skilled at the application prior to advancing to the Swiss Lace.
WHAT KIND OF GLUE OR TAPE SHOULD I CHOOSE?
If you want a 1-6 week hold you will want to purchase the Ultra Hold glue or the Safe Grip Wig Glue. For a 1-10 day hold the Mity Tite is best. Some prefer the ease of rolling on tape adhesive. Or use glue in the front hair line and tape in the back.
CAN I STYLE MY LACE WIG?
YES, Remy Hair can be styled just like regular hair. You can set it, blow dry it, hot curl it, etc. It is 100% Virgin Human Remy Hair and will style like your own natural hair does.
WHAT IS BABY HAIR?
Baby hair is fine, short hair hand knotted around the perimeter. The purpose is to make the hairline look natural.
We can also customize your baby, for example, if you would prefer only baby hair in the back, or only baby hair in the front, you can add that as a note to your custom wig order.
This baby hair was pulled down away from the longer hair for demonstration purposes so that you could clearly see it. It is normally positioned along the longer hair just as normal baby hair is and can easily be combed back into the regular long hair or pulled forward as shown.
HOW LONG WILL MY LACE WIG LAST?
Your lace wig can last for many years depending on the upkeep and usage of the wig.
CAN I STILL WEAR A LACE WIG IF I HAVE A FULL HEAD OF HAIR?
YES, all you have to do is braid your hair in small flat cornrows either in a beehive or straight back. Or you can wrap your hair flat back.
Then use a wig cap to keep your natural hair in place. It's that simple.
WHO CAN WHERE A LACE WIG?
Our wigs are for anyone - both young and old. Adults, Teens and children. Also perfect for cancer patients, alopecia patients, and anyone going through hair loss due to chemotherapy or scalp disease.
Our wigs look great on all skin tones too!
I EXERCISE AND SWIM OFTEN, WILL MY LACE WIG STAY PUT?
YES, the wig is just like your regular hair so you can do all normal activities with it on such as exercising, swimming, showering, sweating, etc. No one will ever know that it is not your own natural hair. The only time you do not get it wet is the first 24 hours after applying the adhesive. There are also special water proof adhesives that you can use as well. You will want to buy a water proof glue like the Ultra Hold for swimming.
Lace wigs for beginners
