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How to apply your Full Lace Wig Please note: These application instructions show you how to apply your unit from ear to ear (I only attach the front of my unit because I like to be able to moisturize my own hair underneath every day; I wear lace wigs to help my hair grow. If you want to attach your whole perimeter, please apply these instructions to the back of your head as well, preferably using tape. You will need:
If you have long/thick hair like me, it is a good idea to braid your hair into cornrows, in order to condense it as much as possible. You can also wrap your hair with gel; just make sure the gel does not contain any alcohol, as this will dry your hair out and lead to breakage. (I prefer cornrows!) Also remember that the knots on your wig should be sealed with a knot sealer.
2. Apply skin protector to your skin - this is also very important unless you are using Oil Resistant White Glue on its own. If you are, you should skip this step.
3. Put on a stocking cap OR sleeping cap. I prefer the sleeping cap because it stays in place and does not slide back.
4. From the roll of adhesive bandage, cut off a piece that is long enough to rech from ear to ear. If you are attempting a full perimeter application, cut off a piece that is long enough to wrap around your head. IMPORTANT: If the bandage does not match your skintone you have 2 options: 1. you can use your favourite foundation (but not mineral makeup, this does not work very well!) to colour the adhesive bandage, or 2. you can spray Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs on the bandage - just choose a shade that matches the tone of your actual scalp.
5. Stick the adhesive bandage onto the stocking cap, sleeping cap, so that it just touches your skin.
6. Using the pinking shears (or normal scissors if you don't have pinking shears), cut a piece of tape into half lengthways, then cut it in half again in the middle (so that you have two quarters of a piece of tape).
7. Peel off the backing strip and place one on each temple. There is more tension on the temple area, so the tape will ensure that the temples remain stuck.
8. Apply 1-2 thin layers of liquid adhesive to your skin and onto the tape on your temples (please refer to the instructions depending on what liquid adhesive you use). In my case, I used two layers of Davlyn Green Adhesive and let each layer dry for 3-4 minutes. You can use the brush applicator, a wooden spatula or a cotton bud (q-tip) - it is up to you which you prefer. I either use the brush applicator (as in the picture) or a spatula.
9. When the adhesive has dried clear and feels tacky, place the wig on your head and position it so that each ear tab (temple) is in the correct place. Make sure you have tied the wig into a ponytail and brushed the babyhair back to avoid it getting stuck down.
10. Now pull the wig down gently with both hands. Beginning in the middle, gently press down the lace into the adhesive, taking care not to get any hair stuck in between your skin and the lace. (Please note that the line of the bandage is more visible in these pictures than in real life, due to the flash of the camera!)
11. Using a rattail comb, push the lace firmly into the adhesive. The firmer, the better your application will hold! When you are done, tie a scarf around the perimeter and leave it alone for at least 15 minutes to half an hour.
12. Then you can untie the scarf and style your hair. The adhesive bandage underneath the wig should make it look as though there is a natural scalp, enabling you to part your wig anywhere.
13. The hairline should look natural if the wig is positioned correctly and application is done carefully. With time, you will become better and better at this.
And voila! You are ready to go. (Please excuse the tired face!) |
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