Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Important Tips For Selecting And Maintaining Full Lace Wigs

By April Briggs


People who have lost their hair due to illness or simply desire a new look, including many celebrities, choose to adorn themselves with natural-looking wigs. Lace wigs feature a thin mesh "lace" cap is worn close to the scalp along the natural hairline to appear as though the hair is actually growing from the head and are a popular choice for the wide range of styles and versatility they offer.

Because most of these wigs are manufactured from human hair, they not only provide a natural look, but also allow the wearer to style them any way they wish. Full lace styles cover the whole head, whereas lace frontals and lace front wigs only provide added fullness in the front and cover that area.

In order for the wig to stay looking good and last for several years, it will need to receive proper care by the wearer. Most can be worn for up to two or three weeks before they require a new application. Wearers who have lost their own hair tend to be able to wear the wig longer because the adhesion is stronger.

It's important to choose a wig cap color which matches one's own skintone as closely as possible. The color choice should be based on the hairline not the whole body. In general those with light skin should choose transparent, medium or tan complexions are best with beige, and darker skinned people can use light or dark brown.

The hair used to make the wig can vary in its thickness, sheen, texture, and weight. Some types are better suited to styling or dying another color than others. Mongolian remy offers waves with a matte finish, while Mongolian remy gives shine and thickness, Chinese remy provides a thick hair which is great for coloring and styling and Indian remy offers superb fine, silky, sleekness.

Wearers must learn the proper method of applying and securing the wig if they want it to look its best. If there is natural hair it should be covered with a wig cap or cornrowed close to the scalp, the lace on the wig will need to be trimmed carefully to fit the hairline correctly, and it must be secured properly with combs and glue. Pulling a few baby hairs or strands of one's own hair through can help make the hairline look more natural too.

In terms of caring for the wig, it's important to purchase a stand for it to sit on when it is not being worn so it will hold its shape and continue to look its best. Washing must be done using two spray bottles, fill both with water and add shampoo to one and conditioner to the other. Spray with the shampoo mixture, comb through, rinse, and do the same with the conditioner, pat dry and allow to air out on a wig stand.

What makes wearers so fond of these wigs is the fact that they can basically wear and style them as they can their actual hair. Most can be curled with an iron or curlers, straightened with a flat iron, or blow dried. At bedtime, the head should be covered with a scarf, and a satin pillowcase should be used.




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