| First things | | | | end of a tail comb. Bond front hairline first, then nape. |
| first...PREPARATION...PREPARATION...PREPARATION!!! | | | | Use the back end of comb to press harder further |
| -Gather your application products for easy access | | | | securing lace front wig onto hairline. Allow time for |
| and prepare your own hair by either braiding into | | | | glue to completely cure/dry before styling. (usually 24 |
| small cornrows, pin curling or wrapping your hair | | | | hours) |
| tightly. The main objective is to get your hair as flat | | | | |
| as possible. Wearing a wig Cap is optional. | | | | Tie the edges of hair with a silk scarf until glue has |
| -Pin and clip all the hairs on your unit (especially the | | | | fully set / cured. |
| baby hairs) away from the edges of the wig's | | | | Application with Adhesive/Tapes |
| perimeter. | | | | |
| | | | | Prepare the lace wig, hair and skin as previously |
| -Apply Fray Block to lace as directed on packaging | | | | mentioned above. |
| and allow to dry. (Optional) Please note that Fray | | | | |
| Block will help stop your lace from fraying. Fray block | | | | Cut the tape into desired shapes and attach firmly |
| should dry clear. | | | | around the perimiter of the lace unit. |
| | | | | |
| -Carefully cut extra lace around the perimeter of the | | | | Position the unit on your head. Remove the backing |
| wig to where the hair is knotted, being careful not to | | | | of the tape in sections, a little at a time. Starting |
| cut into the baby hairs. | | | | from the middle of the forehead, firmly press tape |
| | | | | into skin with a tail comb. |
| -Apply alcohol or cleanser with a cotton ball to clean | | | | |
| skin around the edges of your natural hairline. The | | | | Tie the edges of the hair with a silk scarf until the |
| aim is to remove all excess oils from your skin. Apply | | | | adhesive has set. |
| scalp protector to area to be bonded. Let dry. | | | | |
| | | | | PLEASE NOTE: |
| -Position the lace wig on your head. Use an eyebrow | | | | To acheive a longer hold, combine the use of liquid |
| pencil, lightly trace the hairline of the wig onto your | | | | and tape adhesives. The tape helps preserve the lace |
| forehead. | | | | by protecting it from frequent wear and tear. For |
| | | | | tape/glue application, first apply glue to hairline, then |
| Using an application brush or q-tip, apply adhesive just | | | | apply tape to the front and nape of the wig. Press |
| beyond your hairline as instructed by the lace wig | | | | tape into wig firmly. When glue is ready, remove |
| adhesive manufacturer. Once the glue is ready (this | | | | backing of tape and press the lace down into skin |
| will depend on the glue type) position lace wig on | | | | using a tail comb. |
| your head with hairline rolled back. Starting at the | | | | Be sure to google The Luxurious Hair Boutique and |
| middle point of your forehead, bond wig to head by | | | | check out our extensive wigs 101 section. |
| pressing down on one side, then the other, using the | | | | Happy Shopping! |
