How To Install A Lace Front Wig?(With Video!)

The lace front wig is well known for its versatility and flawlessness, which makes the hair look like it is growing from your scalp.

You may have a lace front wig but don’t know how to install it correctly, or you are going to purchase one but worry about the installation of it. 

Don’t worry, installing a lace front wig is not difficult. The following blog will explain the installation of a lace front wig in detail.

After reading this blog, you can learn how to install and maintain the lace front wig.

Step 1: Preparations

(1)Prepare some essential tools.

First of all, you need to prepare some basic and essential tools that will be used during the installation of a lace front wig.

The following are the essential tools, including

a)snippers

b)wig stocking caps

c)wig glue or tape

d)bobby pins or hair clips

e)alcohol prep pads or rubbing alcohol and cotton balls

f)a boar bristle brush 

g)a blow dryer

What’s more, if you want to have a voluminous, glorious, and long-lasting hairstyle, you’d better prepare the mousse and hair spray.

Besides, if you want to restyle your human hair wigs, you can also prepare a hot styling tool, so that you will have more hairstyles to choose from.

Of course, you can also prepare some other tools that haven’t been mentioned above according to your personal demands and individual preferences.

(2)Do a skin test.

It’s necessary for you to do a skin test in case you are allergic to some chemicals that will be exposed to your scalp. 

You can put a small amount of glue, gel, or double-sided tape on the back of your hand. Keep and observe the condition of the skin of your hand for at least 24 hours.

If there are no abnormalities on your skin, you can install the lace front wig freely by using the chemicals.

If there are some abnormalities on your skin, such as turning red or experiencing pains, you are allergic to the chemicals, and you should purchase a hypoallergenic adhesive or double-sided tape to use.

(3)Prepare your hair.

Please remember that the flatter your hair is, the better your lace front wig will fit your head.

It’s of great importance for you to prepare your natural hair well in order to have a natural and perfect fit.

If you have long hair, you can braid it into cornrows or put it in a low ponytail, and then wrap it into a flat bun. You can use bobby pins or hair clips to secure it.

Please make sure there are no bumps or lumps on your head.

If you have short hair, you can also braid it into cornrows or just slick it back by using gel and bobby pins.

(4)Put on a wig stocking cap.

Wig stocking caps are soft caps that can flatten your hair and hold everything securely on your head in order to keep the wig in place.

You should put on the wig stocking cap gently along your hairline and adjust the cap several times to get the most suitable position.

It’s important for you to have a strong and snug fit in order to prevent the cap from slipping around your head. 

What’s more, you should also make sure all your hairs are wrapped into this cap, and please pay attention to the hair on the nape of your neck and don’t leak them.

(5)Clean your hairline.

You should use alcohol prep pads or cotton balls that have been soaked in alcohol to clean your hairline, which can remove the oils on your skin.

Step 2: Installations

The following is a video that shows you the procedures for installing a lace front wig step by step, which will be helpful to you.

(1)Make sure the wig fits your head well.

In order to make sure the lace front wig fits your head properly, you can put the wig on and line it up along your natural hairline, and you can adjust the tightening straps inside to find a proper fit.

If the wig doesn’t fit well and doesn’t have any tightening straps, you may need to contact the manufacturer to exchange the wig.

(2)Cut the lace precisely with snippers.

If the lace front wig fits your head well, you need to cut the lace after putting on the wig.

You can use some bobby pins or hair clips to keep the hair away from your face, and then use snippers to cut the lace along your natural hairline. Please remember to leave around 1/8 inch (3 mm) of lace.

Don’t worry, and you only need to do this for the first time you put on the wig.

(3)Install the lace front wig.

You can put glue, gel, or double-sided tape along your hairline to install the lace front wig securely.

If you use glue or gel to install the wig, you need to wait for a period of time to make it tacky.

On the contrary, there is no need for you to wait for the double-sided tape.

It’s normal for you to adjust the edge of the wig several times to match your hairline perfectly. Then you also need to adjust the back of the wig in order to have a natural and glorious appearance. 

Lastly, you should press the lace of the wig into your glue, gel, or double-sided tape to fit the wig better.

Please pay attention to the press because it’s difficult to remove the glue, gel, or tape from the lace, so you should make sure the wig is properly and perfectly installed before pressing it into your head.

(4)Style your lace front wig.

It’s time for you to style your lace front wig. You can use a boar bristle brush to comb your hair and use hot styling tools to restyle your hair from straight to curly based on your personal demands and individual preferences.

However, when you use the heat tools, you should set them at a low heat pattern in case of damaging your lace front wig.

Step 3: Maintenance

(1)Wash the lace front wig at a routine.

According to the advice of the manufacturer, you should wash your lace front wig once every 7 to 15 days. If you don’t wear your wig frequently, you can wash it every 15 to 30 days.

Firstly, you should use a wide-tooth comb to detangle your wig and then shampoo and condition the wig in warm water. Thirdly, you can place your wig on a wig stand and dry it completely.

(2)Store the wig properly.

You should store your wig in a dry and well-ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight.

It’s better for you to put the wig on a wig stand, and you can purchase one from a wig store or online. You can also use a silk or satin scarf to wrap the wig.

All in all, the proper and correct storage will prolong the lifespan of your lace front wig, and you should pay attention to it.

Conclusion:

Installing a lace front wig is not a difficult thing. 

After reading this blog, you must have learned the skills of installing the lace front wig. Now it’s time for you to wear your lace front wig, and don’t hesitate to do it.

As long as you follow the steps mentioned above, you can wear the lace front wig properly and perfectly and have a natural and seamless appearance.

It’s my pleasure if this blog can really help you.

If you have any problems with the installation of a lace front wig, please leave a comment freely, and I am always here to respond you!