How to Apply Wigs

1.What to do after cleaning the residue from your lace front wigs so new adhesive or toupee tape sticks correctly again?

Some removers, solvents, and alcohol are oil based and after using will leave a residue. Simply by washing the areas where they were used with shampoo and water will allow adhesive or toupee tape to stick correctly again! The unit must be dry before applying adhesive or toupee tape.

2. What to do when a adhesive or toupee tape residue in embedded into the lace or when it remains on the polyurethane base?

You should gently remove any remaining adhesive or toupee tape residue with adhesive remover, solvent, or alcohol. Be patient and give the solvent time to soften the residue. Using a lint free rag or microfiber towels work well when cleaning away residue.

3.How to avoid pulling hair out of your lace front when removing it?

You must completely release the adhesive or tape from bonding to your scalp before attempting to remove your piece. This helps, but may not eliminate this problem completely.

4. Where is the best place to start releasing your lace front wigs when removing it?

Starting at the front left or right temple; peel up the edge and remove it like you would a large bandage.

5. How do I remove adhesive when it stays on my scalp/ forehead after removing my lace front?

The adhesive may easily be cleaned from your scalp after the lace front is removed using a adhesive remover, solvent, or alcohol.

6.How to remove toupee tape from a polyurethane lace front wig base?

Start by slowly peeling the lace front from your head. When using an extended wear bonding toupee tape; first spray or drip adhesive remover, solvent, or alcohol between your scalp and the tape to make it more easy to remove.

7.How to remove a lace front hairpiece without damaging it?

Always proceed gently when removing wigs. Using a adhesive remover, dab or spray at the area from the hair side of the lace front where the adhesive/ tape was placed. Wait for a minute for the adhesive/tape to soften. After a minute gently pull away from the skin slowly and carefully. Always clean your pieces before re-applying by placing on a paper towel and dabbing at the adhesive/tape to dissolve the glue. Never use anything but approved cleansers for this process.

8.Can I wash and set my wigs myself?

Absolutely, this is your wig, style as you would your own hair. Some hairstyles will actually last longer on your wig such as curls using setting lotion.

9. How do I care for my wigs when It arrives at home?

Because of their delicate nature we gently wrap each pre-styled wig individually and place it in its own shipping box. When this arrives you simply open the box, carefully unwrap the wig, place on a block or Styrofoam mannequin head, prep hair with wig cap, place wig on head, secure, and your ready to go.

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