How To Install a HD Lace Wig?

HD lace is indeed known for its high definition and transparency, which allows for a more natural and undetectable hairline. however, achieving a truly natural appearance with an HD lace wig requires proper application, ensuring that it seamlessly blends in and remains imperceptible to others. In today's blog, we will primarily focus on the installation process of an HD lace wig, aiming to assist you in maximizing the full potential of your HD lace wig.

Flatten Your Natural Hair

Flattening natural hair is often done as part of the process when wearing wigs. You should make sure your natural hair as flat as possible, close-to-the-scalp, allowing the wig to lay flatter and look more natural.

If you have medium or long natural hair, divide your hair into sections and braid, plait or twist each section tightly against your scalp. Secure the braids or plaits flat using bobby pins or hair ties. This technique can help distribute the hair evenly and create a flatter base.

Or, if you're proficient in cornrowing, creating cornrows close to the scalp can effectively flatten medium and long hair. Cornrows can be laid flat against the scalp, reducing bulkiness and creating a smoother surface.

For short natural hair, you can brush your hair back using hot comb hair straightener and secure it with clips. We have another blog sharing specific methods on how to hide natural hair under a wig, focusing on detailed flattening technique.

Wearing a Wig Cap

Don’t forget to put on a wig cap. It can helps secure your natural hair in place. Make sure there have no any loose hair exposed around the edges of the wig cap. If there are any, tuck them inside the cap.

Cut The Lace

When you receive your wig package, you will found that the front lace is not pre-cut, it comes with extended HD lace. Therefore, cutting the lace of your newly arrived HD lace wigs is an essential step to prepare it for installation.

Want know how to cut lace on a lace front wig? We have written another blog, it is a step by step detailed guide, take actions and learn quickly!

Some points to note:

1.Use sharp scissors or specialized zigzag lace-cutting scissors. Ensure they are clean and sharp to achieve clean, precise cuts without fraying or damaging the lace.

2.The process of trimming the excess lace need to be patient and careful. Following your natural hairline to cut the lace can make sure it looks more natural, but note don’t cut too close to your natural hairline, it would destroy the pricey HD lace.

3.If you are not proficient at cutting lace, it is best not to attempt cutting off all the excess lace at once. To make the process easier, cut the lace area into smaller sections in vertical cuts, then trim it off gradually, one section at a time.

4.Take your time while cutting the lace. Rushing through this process may result in mistakes, uneven edges, or accidental cutting of the hair fibers.

Melt The Lace

Using makeup to melt or blend the HD lace with your skin can help hide small dark dots of hair strands, the knots are often darker than the scalp or lace, which can stand out. Applying makeup that matches your skin tone helps to lighten or cover these visible knots, so it can also further enhance the realism.

Flip the wig cap inside out and apply a small amount of foundation (your most commonly used, one that blends well with your skin tone) directly onto the lace where it meets the forehead or hairline. Use a makeup brush to evenly spread the foundation onto the lace, focusing particularly on the frontal edge and the parting area.

Put On Your HD Lace Wig

Align the wig's hairline with your own natural hairline, then put on the wig. Adjust the wig's position in front of a mirror until it looks natural and you are satisfied. When making adjustments, avoid forcefully pulling or tugging on the wig; gently position it instead.

Apply Glue On Your Wig

The final step is to secure your HD lace wig in place using wig glue. So the preceding step of adjusting it to the correct and appropriate position especially crucial. Below, we will introduce how to use wig glue on the lace area.

You should apply the adhesive in small drops, dotting it along the hairline on your clean foreheads. For those seeking a stronger hold, we recommend considering applying two layers of adhesive.

Then smooth out the dots of adhesive along the hairline to form a thin, continuous line. Allow a few seconds for the adhesive to become clear or transparent. After this time, you can gently press down the HD lace onto the adhesive, letting it meld seamlessly into your natural hairline.

Style Your Wig

The entire installation process of the HD lace wig is now complete. With a human hair HD lace wig, you can use heat styling tools to achieve your desired look—straightening for a sleek and polished hairstyle or curling to add volume. However, remember to avoid frequent heat styling, even for a human hair wig.

In Conclusion

Since you've finished reading this article, are you ready to install an HD lace wig? If you're planning to purchase one, we have carefully selected several popular HD lace wigs for you to choose from.

Wigfever Straight Human Hair 4*4 Lace Closure Hair Wig Best Quality For Sale

Upgrade Pre Bleached Mongolian Kinky Curly 13x4 Lace Front Human Hair Wigs

Wigfever Body wave 4*4 HD Lace Closure Real Human Hair Wigs

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