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  • Question
    How do you prepare your hair for a wig?
    Patrick Evan
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Expert Answer
    If you have a lot of hair, put it into two french braids and wrap these tightly against your head.
  • Question
    Can PVA glue be used as well as double-sided tape to secure a wig?
    Community Answer
    I wouldn't recommend using PVA glue. It could damage the lining and lace of the wig. Double-sided tape would be fine, although it might be irritating to your skin.
  • Question
    Steps four and five say to apply adhesive along my hairline. Does this mean the glue or tape goes in my hair?
    Community Answer
    It goes in front of your hair. Don't put adhesive in your hair as it will rip your hair out when you try to remove it.
  • Question
    What do I do to conceal the lace on the front? Do I cut it off?
    Community Answer
    Trim the lace around the hairline. I've also tucked it under the hairline, which works if you're nervous about cutting it.
  • Question
    How long can I leave the wig on?
    Community Answer
    Lace wigs are made to wear for several hours but can be worn longer with proper care. Generally, when applied properly, they can be worn for two days at a time without the need to reapply.
  • Question
    Where can I obtain one of these wigs?
    Community Answer
    You can buy one at a wig shop or online. You could use a site like Amazon, but you might find a higher quality (and more expensive) wig on a specialty site.
  • Question
    Can I put lace front wig on a bald head?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
  • Question
    Can I sleep with the wig on?
    Community Answer
    You may, but it will eventually damage your hair and scalp.
  • Question
    What of the lace wig has baby hairs? How much lace do I cut off?
    Community Answer
    Don't cut the baby hairs off. Try to cut the lace before you cut the baby hairs (meaning cut the lace right before the baby hairs start). It's always good to cut the lace on your head so you know where to cut and to make sure to not cut too short.
  • Question
    Do I really need the glue or the adhesive?
    Community Answer
    You will need the glue or adhesive to help the wig stick to your hairline.
  • Question
    Where can I buy a wig?
    Sheila Millette Navarro
    Community Answer
    You can try Amazon, Lazada, Alibaba or Ebay. There are also physical stores and department stores that sell wigs.
  • Question
    Do I need a wig cap? Can I flatten my hair and then put the wig on?
    Vanessa L
    Community Answer
    Wearing a wig cap between your natural hair and wig can help protect your natural hair. You'd better flatten your hair before putting on your wig, which makes your wig looks flat and more natural.
  • Question
    Which is best between glue and adhesive for keeping a wig on longer?
    Aasiyah Abdulsalam
    Community Answer
    The best combination would be to use the wig fix and Ghost Bond glue. The wig fix helps the wig stay on securely and the Ghost Bond glue glues it in place. It should last for up to 9 days and is super easy to reapply. I recommend using both in unison, because using a lot of the glue is messy and can be damaging over time.
  • Question
    Over many tutorials I have watched, I only see the lace glued on the front of the wig. What happens with the back of the wig? Does it just flap around?
    Carrie Scoggins
    Community Answer
    There are usually straps around the inside cap of the wig, and you can tighten/loosen them depending on the size of your head. I've never been brave enough to wear a wig in an updo, though.
  • Question
    Can I swim or shower with a lace front wig on?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but do not fully submerge your head. That’s going to cause issues with the way the wig lays down on your cap.
  • Question
    If my wig only has a frontal lace closure and I want to style it into ponytails, can I use adhesive on the nape of my neck to keep the back in place?
    Vanessa L
    Community Answer
    Yes, for some type of lace front wig caps, they leave a piece of lace on the nape for you to use adhesive to help the wig stay in place, this helps especially when people want to put the wig into a ponytail. If there's no lace on your wig cap on the back, combs and bobby pins can help, or sew your wig to your head around the nape.
  • Question
    What does a glueless front lace wig look like?
    Vanessa L
    Community Answer
    A glueless front lace wig means you can wear without using glues. This kind of wigs often have a wig cap with sew-in combs and an adjustable strap on the nape help you to secure your wig instead of using glue.
  • Question
    What is the purpose of the lace on the wig?
    Community Answer
    It creates a realistic-looking hairline. Regular wigs do not create the illusion of a hairline, but a lace-front wig does.
  • Question
    How long can I leave a front lace on?
    Community Answer
    Lace wigs are made to wear for several hours, but can be worn longer with proper care. Generally, when applied properly, they can be worn for two days at a time without the need to reapply.
  • Question
    Can I use bobby pins to keep the wig on my head?
    Community Answer
    You can use bobby pins or wig pins to keep the wig on your head. However, if applied around the hairline on the front, they will most likely be visible. It is better to use wig pins about half an inch in, in order to secure it but it may not guarantee that the front will lay flat.
  • Question
    Do I style the wig before I put it on or after?
    Community Answer
    I usually put the wig on and then style it. There’s no way you can put on a styled wig as the wig would mess up when applying.
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