What is all the fuss about the new front lace wigs?

Article by Diane Shawe 28th February 2008

There has been so much mis-information such as:

• That these new wigs can replace your own hair and make your hair look as though it is growing out of your scalp all over!

• That these wigs can be worn for very long periods of time with just a bit of glue around the edges

• That you can thread your own hair through these new lace wigs

• That you can weave a lace of hair all over your own head to get a seamless look

• That your own hair is undetectable and the whole system is flat to the touch

• European girls cannot wear lace front wigs

Diane Shawe the Head of Training and Expert hair extension advisor for www.UKhairdressers.com trains at the number one training school in the UK offering over 14 different hair extensions and hair enhancement techniques. She hopes to disperse any fiction by outlining the facts about the new front lace wigs.

What does it look like?

Which celebrities have been wearing this new system?

What is a lace Front wig?

A lace front is a wig that's hairline is constructed of lace material. This material is made out of French Lace or Swiss Lace and is virtually undetectable to the naked eye when placed against the skin. The hair is knotted into the lace and appears to grow from the scalp offering an natural appearance. Only a lace front wig can be trusted to maintain the illusion of growing hair and it's the preferred choice of celebrities, actors, and people in media.

What is a Lace Front Wig made from?

All lace wigs are made with 100% Indian Remy or Asian Remy human hair. The "lace front" portion of the wig allows recession on the scalp for an all natural hair line as if the hair were growing directly from the scalp. The various types of cap bases include - French Lace, Swiss Lace, French Lace + Ear to Ear Stretch, and French Lace with Thin Skin Nape. The wigs are made with 100% Cuticle hair and each hair is individually hand-tied for allowing for a tangle free hair styling solution.

• Indian Remy or Asian Remy hair
• French or Swiss Lace Front Wig
• Stretch lace and or/Thin Skin at the rear
• Hand Tied All Lace Wig
• Free Style Part - Hair can be parted anywhere within lace wig and worn in low or high ponytail.

French Lace Front Wig
French lace is a strong material used at the front edge of a hairpiece in combination with bleached knots to give and extremely undetectable look. The knots are not hidden by lace, but using lighter knots creates the illusion of growing hair. French lace is less fragile than Swiss lace and with care could last a long time.

Swiss Lace Front Wig

Swiss Lace is more fragile than French lace but strong enough if handled carefully. It is the most undetectable but also very delicate. Swiss lace needs to be handled with care and is not recommended for first time users to lace front wigs.

French Lace + Ear To Ear Stretch

French Lace + Ear to Ear Stretch is a French lace with an elastic material constructed within the unit for maximum durability and elasticity. This will allow a client to pull back the hair in a high ponytail while offering a adjustable "perfect" fit. *Recommended*

French Lace + Thin Skin Nape

French Lace + Thins Skin Nape is a very thin, clear coat of polyurethane over a clear silk base that allows for easy application and removal. This will allow a client a secure fit on the back of the head and scalp without the application of glue. It still appears extremely natural and is very flexible.

100% Human Hair Lace Wigs

100% Human Hair Lace Front Wigs

The benefits of human hair lace front wigs are that they can and should be treated exactly as your own hair. Human hair can be coloured, permed, or hair can be curled or straightened with a curling iron or electric straighteners. Heat is not a problem with human hair. The hair needs the same treatment and care as growth hair, when you purchase the wig you must consider it as your own.

Why buy Remy treated Hair (cuticle hair)?

Remy treated Hair is truly superior human. The Cuticle is just like nature intended it to be. Texture is silky soft with subtle waves. Cuticle hair is created by careful processing which keeps the cuticle layer of the hair in place and in the same direction. The result is a superior hair item that colours beautifully- it has the highlights and natural shading just like your own hair.

Lace Wig Hair Colour

There are 20 different shades. Blacks: 1, 1b
Browns: 2,4,6,8,10,12,14
Reds: 27, 30, 33, 130
Blonds: 16, 18, 22, 24, 25 18/22 613

Lace Wig Hair Density

Hair Density

There are three types of density. It is recommended that Medium Density for a natural look.
• Heavy - Density is 150% thickness of an average head of hair.
• Medium - Density is considered 100% thickness of an average head of hair.
• Light - Density is 60% thickness of an average head of hair.

Lace Wig Hair Curl

Hair Curl

• Straight Hair (5 cm)
• Body Wave (4.2 cm)
• Water Wave (3.8cm)
• Deep Wave (2.7 cm)
• Jeri Wave (2.0 cm or smaller)

Lace Wig Hair Styling

Hair Cutting - Lace Wig Styling

All custom lace front wigs come shaped to the style of your chosen photograph. Your stylist should refine the cut of the lace front wig to frame your face, something that cannot be done remotely as ever face shape differs.

Applying Lace Front Wigs

How is lace front wig cap applied?

There are two ways to apply your lace front wig.

a) Do it yourself
b) Have it professionally applied by a trained technician.

Doing it yourself

The lace front cap is applied with either special adhesive that is safe for human skin, or tape. The adhesive disappears into the lace front and creates the illusion of hair growing directly out of the scalp. Dependant on the type of glue used to apply the front lace some suggest that the Ultra adhesive might last for up to three weeks.

Professionally applied

A technician if properly trained will prepare your own hair and duel attach the system. This would mean that the system could be worn for up to 3 months and a touch up glue is used to keep the front lace securely bonded in place. A duel attached system would mean that not too much pressure or movement is placed on the wig which would encourage premature loosen off the glue around the lace hairline.

Training

We offer a two day training course on professionally applying the front lace wig system on a duel basis. For more information please email us at enquiry@eloquent-hair.com or call us on 0870 446 1008 select training.

Visit www.eloquent-hair.co.uk for information on more training courses.