Have you ever wondered why some wigs look realistic and others don't? Have you ever wondered how a wig gets that scalp-like appearance, like the hair is growing out of the skin? 🤔
Well, today I’m going to teach you how to make your lace more realistic all by yourself at home! I know this is a challenge for many people. Keep in mind that the customization process is something that is best done with practice, so don’t worry if it doesn’t turn out “perfect” the first time.
But first, let me remind you that all of our wigs in the catalog come with a realistic lace, treated wig! You also receive a free cap and an Application Guide for a super easy application!
So, without beating around the bush, let’s get straight to the point!
Materials to use:
- spray bottle with water
- hydrogen peroxide of volume 30
- oxidizing powder
- bowl and bleaching brush
- aluminum foil
- purple shampoo
- thermal hair serum/oil
- dryer
- clamp
- hot comb (optional)
- modeling foam
- comb
First of all, you will spray water on the front of the wig hair and comb it back.
This is very important so that during the bleaching process you do not reach the rest of your hair.
Bleach the knots
Knots are those little black dots that you always see on the lace of your wig. Each strand of hair is attached to the lace net through the knots that are made with the hair on the net. To make them “disappear” we simply have to lighten them, and we do this by bleaching them.
In your bowl , add the bleach powder and hydrogen peroxide until you reach a thick , creamy consistency . Turn your wig inside out to make it easier to apply.
Using a brush or spatula , apply the mixture very lightly to the lace, starting at the back and gradually moving towards the front . Do not use too much on the brush.
Take your time but don't wait too long because the substance fades quickly and what we don't want is for one part to already be faded while you're still applying it to other parts of the lace, right?
Once the inside of the lace is completely covered with the bleach, take enough aluminum foil to cover the entire lace where you are bleaching, and place it on top.
Now, you leave the lace aside.
Don't throw away the mixture you made just yet! You might need it later.
The amount of time you should leave the bleach on depends on the quality of your hair, but 15 to 20 minutes should be enough. When you start to notice that your hair is turning brown, after the suggested time, it's time to wash your lace.
Note: You can bleach the knots to your desired shade. If you have a darker skin tone, you don't have to bleach them all the way to blonde. If you have a lighter skin tone, you can let the color rise to a lighter blonde.
Washing and checking the knots
First, rinse thoroughly to remove any traces of the bleaching mixture. After rinsing thoroughly, check to see if the lace still has any black dots (put the palm of your hand inside the lace to make it easier to check) . If you notice that only some parts have been bleached and not all of it, dry only the inside of the lace with your hairdryer and repeat the bleaching process.
If you see that your scalp looks like that, then we can move on to the next step: toning the knots.
Node toning
Normally, after bleaching dark hair, your hair will have an orange tone. To get rid of these orange tones, apply a generous amount of your purple shampoo to your hair while it is still wet. Rub it in well and leave it on for about 5 minutes.
If it still has orange tones, you can wait a few more minutes or reapply a little more shampoo and wait.
After toning the knots, remove excess water with a towel.
Apply thermal oil throughout your hair , while it is still wet, to protect your hair from the hot temperature, and then dry your wig with a hairdryer.
Plucking
Now you will need the tweezers to do the plucking. Plucking consists of removing hair from the front of the lace around the entire perimeter, to reduce the density of hair so that the wig is not too full in the front.
Using the tweezers, you will remove the hairs little by little, as shown below:
Plucking takes some time and requires a lot of attention , so be careful not to remove too much hair in one area so that you don't end up with bald spots. Separate a section of hair from the front and remove it from the back, alternating the areas you remove.
As you remove strands of hair , keep combing to see if the lace is becoming "empty" and if it is looking realistic.
If it is still too full, remove a little more around the perimeter of the front of the lace.
And there you have your realistic lace!
Once the wig is applied, you can always use a hot comb on the top of the wig to reduce the volume of the lace, with the help of hair wax, so that the wig has a "sleek" look!
So, do you feel more confident wearing your wig? ;)
If you think that all this is too much work , time-consuming or you don't feel like spending money on several products , our wigs are here for you!
They all come with realistic lace, washed, treated and styled hair! 😍 And you also receive a free cap , along with an Application Guide to help you apply like a pro! Click here to see our full catalog!
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