Lace wigs

DiamndPrincess · Nov 16, 2008

Hello Ladies,

I'm new to this website but I'm sooooo glad that I found it, especially this thread b/c I've been stalking lace front wigs for a while now. I found some nice cheap ones on ioffer.com that are synthetic. I would like to play around with a synthetic one before spending money for human hair.

The main question that I need answered is does the lace wigs break your edges off? After about a year of trying all types of products for my edges I finally found something that has them growing back. They are still very very very thin but they look alot better than they have in the past. I've been rocking the half wigs for the past year, but I would like to try a lace front, only if they are not going to make my edges worse.

complexsimplicity · Nov 18, 2008

ms_b_haven06 said:
I realized that I never posted pics of my hair well here they go....

OMG!!! I've been craving a lacefront but this application right here is the business!!! I'm definitely buying one now. :spinning:

SelfStyled · Nov 23, 2008

Okay Ladies,

I finally got a LF. I started with a cheap synthetic to see if I would like it.

http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2007/2008/lacefront/

fore more pics and details

complexsimplicity · Nov 24, 2008

^^^^^gorgeous!! mine is on the way. i can't wait. i got an 8" italian yaki. i'll post pics when it comes in. italian yaki looks alot like kinky str8. very realistic texture.

ETA: here's a link to some of the customer photos. if you scroll down u can c the italian yaki textured wig on some of the ladies. i cannot wait to get this sucka!!! lol
http://xquizitehair.net/customer_photo_gallery

soulie · Nov 24, 2008

DiamndPrincess said:
Hello Ladies,

I'm new to this website but I'm sooooo glad that I found it, especially this thread b/c I've been stalking lace front wigs for a while now. I found some nice cheap ones on ioffer.com that are synthetic. I would like to play around with a synthetic one before spending money for human hair.

The main question that I need answered is does the lace wigs break your edges off? After about a year of trying all types of products for my edges I finally found something that has them growing back. They are still very very very thin but they look alot better than they have in the past. I've been rocking the half wigs for the past year, but I would like to try a lace front, only if they are not going to make my edges worse.

Lace front wigs CAN destroy your edges, but it doesn't have to happen. Careful placement of the unit (in front of your natural hairline), your choice of adhesion method (you can use bobby pins instead of adhesives), and your removal method can all make a difference in whether you have edges left.

AtlantaJJ · Nov 24, 2008

soulie said:
Lace front wigs CAN destroy your edges, but it doesn't have to happen. Careful placement of the unit (in front of your natural hairline), your choice of adhesion method (you can use bobby pins instead of adhesives), and your removal method can all make a difference in whether you have edges left.

I've been singing the prasies of the bobby pin method for at least a year on here....my hair line has never been better actually...

Foxglove · Nov 24, 2008

Can somebody post instructions/a tutorial of the bobby pin method? TIA!

soulie · Nov 24, 2008

Ekaette said:
Can somebody post instructions/a tutorial of the bobby pin method? TIA!

No need for a formal tutorial. You can wear a wig cap, and secure the LF to the wig cap by sticking bobby pins around the edges to secure it. If the center of my forehead was 12:00, I would put bobby pins at 10:00 and 2:00 and behind both ears. If the nape felt loose I would put a couple of pins back there too. 'Tis simple :yep:

Foxglove · Nov 24, 2008

soulie said:
No need for a formal tutorial. You can wear a wig cap, and secure the LF to the wig cap by sticking bobby pins around the edges to secure it. If the center of my forehead was 12:00, I would put bobby pins at 10:00 and 2:00 and behind both ears. If the nape felt loose I would put a couple of pins back there too. 'Tis simple

Ohhhh thanks!

senimoni · Nov 24, 2008

The lace didn't appear flappy around your forehead?? Seems as if it would pucker or just be noticable without glue.

soulie · Nov 24, 2008

senimoni said:
The lace didn't appear flappy around your forehead?? Seems as if it would pucker or just be noticable without glue.

Nope! Smooth the lace down across the forehead and pin at 10 and 2; that will take out any slack in the lace. Of course, this will work best if you have a unit that has accurate measurements...

senimoni · Nov 24, 2008

Thanks Soulie

LovinLocks · Nov 25, 2008

CenteredGirl said:
Everytime I think it's a good idea, I think of Naomi Campbell. That cures the desire.

What happened to Naomi?

Foxglove · Nov 26, 2008

I just ordered a custom one from www.thehairnetwork.com. It should be here in 4 to 6 weeks. Hopefully it gets here before the new year. I'll be rocking this one for a while using the hairpin method bc I need access to my own hair

trinidarkie1 · Nov 26, 2008

My lace wig does not look that good. AT ALL! lol.
My next purchase will be custom made. The measurements were slightly off with the one I bought.

missnappylady · Nov 26, 2008

prettypuff1 said:
http://www.yiweidu.com/catalog/Home,19.aspx

I ordered it from there. I have been stalking lace wigs for about 3 years now. I went with them because they have 24 hour customer service and they accept paypal. That gave me extra security. Some of the vendors in China use western union and i won't use them. If one of them tries to scam me, i can't get my money back.

I chose to get a custom made unit. It is 22 inches has a base color and three highlight colors, bleached knots, yaki hair texture. The usual price for this is about $600.. I paid $260. I went with a company that ladies on BHM have used a lot and that gave great results for my price range. i was a little skeptical about ordering on, but I am glad that i did.

Most people order from american vendors, but what they are doing is purchasing wigs from china and selling them to you for twice the price. Most of them have no idea how to make wigs and they are charging you outrageous amounts of money just because they are the middle man.

I learned soo much about lace wigs from Black Hair Media. They can teach you how to apply, the glues, caring for your wig, how to measure. I would spend some time just reading and learning. You can join for free there and it will help lots...

Thank you for this post. **Subscribing**

SelfStyled · Nov 26, 2008

Thanks for that URL Pretty Puff!

soulie · Nov 26, 2008

What I suggest is researching on BHM before ordering from ANY vendor. Some vendors are better than others at particular textures; some do great work but not in timely fashion; some have "elastic measuring tapes" (their 22.5 inches isn't the same as yours); some had great reputations but more recent products have not been up to par.... The ladies on BHM stay current on both American and foreign vendors and freely post their experiences and critiques.

CenteredGirl · Nov 28, 2008

Her edges are GONE, POOF! all because of Lacefront adhesives.

LovinLocks said:
What happened to Naomi?

AtlantaJJ · Nov 28, 2008

I don't recall Namomi wearing lace fronts, she has been the weave queen. I think that's how she lost her edges. She might as well get a lace front now however and use adhesives because she has no edges.

Beyonce wore lace fronts for ages and her hairline looks fine.

I wear lace fronts but I don't attach them because you have to be extra careful to protect your hairline if you do use adhesives. I use bobby pins as I have stated a number of times here.

Here's a picture taken yesterday with one of my units pinned on. I generally wear swoop bangs or side bangs so the bobby pins are not a problem and my hairline is happy!

AtlantaJJ · Nov 29, 2008

soulie said:
What I suggest is researching on BHM before ordering from ANY vendor. Some vendors are better than others at particular textures; some do great work but not in timely fashion; some have "elastic measuring tapes" (their 22.5 inches isn't the same as yours); some had great reputations but more recent products have not been up to par.... The ladies on BHM stay current on both American and foreign vendors and freely post their experiences and critiques.

This the best advise right here, this is how I learned everything I know about lace fronts... How to care for them, which vendors to purchase from, ... American or Chinese, and of course we learn how to care for our hair under the units here... :grin:

Keedah · Dec 10, 2008

just bumping and wanted to share with you ladies what I did last night.

I had been using double sided tape but was still afraid of messing up my edges. I went to the BSS and got wig clips and sewed 3 large ones in the back, 2 small ones on the sides and 1 small one in the front. Before I was applying the wig away from my hair line and further on my forehead but with the cips I can put it right on my hairline and it looks more natural cause a litle bit of my real edges are showing. Just another option for those of you scared of the glue!

lux10023 · Dec 10, 2008

this looks great on you!
NICE!!!!

AtlantaJJ said:
I don't recall Namomi wearing lace fronts, she has been the weave queen. I think that's how she lost her edges. She might as well get a lace front now however and use adhesives because she has no edges.

Beyonce wore lace fronts for ages and her hairline looks fine.

I wear lace fronts but I don't attach them because you have to be extra careful to protect your hairline if you do use adhesives. I use bobby pins as I have stated a number of times here.

Here's a picture taken yesterday with one of my units pinned on. I generally wear swoop bangs or side bangs so the bobby pins are not a problem and my hairline is happy!

SelfStyled · Dec 13, 2008

JUst wanted to update, I bought a lace wig and I don't like it. It looks.....wiggy, more so than my $20 dollar hairsister joints. The hair is gorgeous on the wig, gorgeous, but the density is way too thick, but the parts look wide, too much lace showing. How can it be so thick- but the part is wide? A

I feel like it was money wasted down the drain. Also the knots were not bleached when they were supposed to be. I am going to try thinning it out some more and see if I can work with her- if not I will have to chalk it up as a loss.

CurliDiva · Dec 13, 2008

SelfStyled said:
JUst wanted to update, I bought a lace wig and I don't like it. It looks.....wiggy, more so than my $20 dollar hairsister joints. The hair is gorgeous on the wig, gorgeous, but the density is way too thick, but the parts look wide, too much lace showing. How can it be so thick- but the part is wide? A

I feel like it was money wasted down the drain. Also the knots were not bleached when they were supposed to be. I am going to try thinning it out some more and see if I can work with her- if not I will have to chalk it up as a loss.

Hi SelfStyled,

Sorry to hear this! Maybe you take take it to a BSS or salon and have them thin it out! I tend to thin out all of my wig to make them look more natural, but I did not mind messing up a $20 wig.

I don't have a LF, but hope you can have it fixed!

Good luck

Foxglove · Dec 13, 2008

SelfStyled said:
JUst wanted to update, I bought a lace wig and I don't like it. It looks.....wiggy, more so than my $20 dollar hairsister joints. The hair is gorgeous on the wig, gorgeous, but the density is way too thick, but the parts look wide, too much lace showing. How can it be so thick- but the part is wide? A

I feel like it was money wasted down the drain. Also the knots were not bleached when they were supposed to be. I am going to try thinning it out some more and see if I can work with her- if not I will have to chalk it up as a loss.

The same exact thing happened to me. Not sure how to proceed really and I don't want to mess it up bc I don't know how to cut/thin out wigs

SelfStyled · Dec 13, 2008

CurliDiva said:
Hi SelfStyled,

Sorry to hear this! Maybe you take take it to a BSS or salon and have them thin it out! I tend to thin out all of my wig to make them look more natural, but I did not mind messing up a $20 wig.

I don't have a LF, but hope you can have it fixed!

Good luck

Thanks CD, I normally go to town on my $20 wigs, cutting bangs, layers the whole 9....its almost like with this one I am afraid to mess it up. This is going to sound so dumb, but I don't have any stylist that I trust.

Ekaette said:
The same exact thing happened to me. Not sure how to proceed really and I don't want to mess it up bc I don't know how to cut/thin out wigs

I am glad that I am not alone- we can commiserate together. Let me know if you ever find a solution.

MA2010 · Dec 15, 2008

My lace front has arrived ladies!!!! I'm taking a trip to Paris next week and I want to wear this lace front and leave my hair alone for 1 week.

Dimensions: 14 inch Indian Remy Yaki Hair, Color #2, Medium Density $160 :yep:

Here she is:

Disclaimer: The pictures don't do the lace front justice. She is GORGEOUS!!! Now I just have to get her on my head for a trial run before the Paris trip Friday.

I will definitely post pictures!!! :yep:

NClady · Dec 15, 2008

That is great.. Just remember to apply it in front of the hairline... I just got in my Kimora in this past weekend, see link below

http://www.lhboutique.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=443&osCsid=lkitujb936tq7tgqpq38apoq05

I'm going to apply it this weekend.

Manushka said:
My lace front has arrived ladies!!!! I'm taking a trip to Paris next week and I want to war this lace front and leave my hair alone for 1 week.

Dimensions: 14 inch Indian Remy Yaki Hair, Color #2, Medium Density $160

Here she is:

Disclaimer: The pictures don't do the lace front justice. She is GORGEOUS!!! Now I just have to get her on my head for a trial run before the Paris trip Friday.

I will definitely post pictures!!!

MA2010 · Dec 15, 2008

NClady said:
That is great.. Just remember to apply it in front of the hairline... I just got in my Kimora in this past weekend, see link below

http://www.lhboutique.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=443&osCsid=lkitujb936tq7tgqpq38apoq05

I'm going to apply it this weekend.

NClady you are the very best!!! Thanks for all your help girl!!! :yep:

Lace wigs

Do lace wigs look fake

Yes i think they look fake.

No i think they look fine.... if you get a good one.

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