How to Customize Your Full Lace Wig for a Unique Look!

Full lace wigs are all the rage because they look natural and can be styled in many ways. You can wear your hair up high or in fancy styles without anyone noticing it’s a wig.

These wigs also come in different lengths, from pretty short to very long, so you can pick what you like best. However, to make your wig look natural, like it’s your hair, you need to customize it.

This means making minor changes to the wig to suit you better.

Keep reading as we share how to customize your wig to look great and feel comfortable.

Customize the Full Lace Wig Hairline

The hairline is super essential when customizing your full lace wig.

A natural-looking hairline can make all the difference in achieving that seamless, undetectable look.

Here’s how to customize your wig’s hairline:

A) Prepare the Wig:

• Please put on your wig and make sure it’s properly positioned.
• Leave a small amount of lace before plucking the hairline.
• Section off a small area to work with, allowing enough room for customization.

B) Start Plucking:

• Start tweezing hairs with a plucking tweezer without focusing too much on specific areas.
• Work in small sections, plucking a little at a time.
• Gradually move along the hairline, continuing to pluck until the density looks more natural.

C) Refine the Look:

• As you progress, pay closer attention to areas that need more or less plucking.
• Remember, less is more – you can always pluck more later, but you can’t replace plucked hairs.
• Take your time and be patient; the results are worth the effort.

Tip: Use a magnifying mirror to help you see individual hairs more clearly during plucking.

Create Baby Hairs

Baby hairs can add a touch of realism to your wig, making it look more natural while blending seamlessly with your own hairline.

Here’s how to create and style baby hair:

A) Apply Styling Product:

• Use a small amount of styling foam along the edges of the wig.
• This helps lay out the hairs and gives you an idea of how they’ll look when applied.

B) Brush Out Baby Hairs:

• Gently brush out as many or as few as you’d like along the hairline.
• Consider your natural hairline and match the amount of baby hair accordingly.

C) Shape and Style:

• Use a small Edge Brush or toothbrush to shape the baby hair.
• Experiment with different patterns and styles to find what looks most natural on you.

Tip: Avoid creating perfectly uniform baby hairs for a more realistic look. Instead, make some a bit longer or shorter than others and have them go in different directions. This will look more natural, like real hair.

Recurl the Hair

After wearing your wig for a while, the curls might not look as bouncy or defined as when you first got it.

They might look flat or messy. Don’t worry – you can fix this by curling your wig again so it looks full and shapely again:

A) Prepare for Curling:

• Section the hair into manageable parts.
• Apply a heat protectant spray to prevent damage.

B) Use a Curling Wand:

• Choose a curling wand with a barrel size that matches your desired curl size or a Ceramic Curling Iron.
• Wrap small sections of hair around the wand, holding for a few seconds before releasing.
• Work through all sections of the wig to ensure even curl distribution.

C) Cool and Set:

• Allow the curls to cool completely before touching or styling them.
• Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to separate and style the curls gently.

Tip: Try curling it in different directions for a more natural look. Also, make some curls bigger and some smaller. This way, it won’t look too perfect, which makes it seem more natural.

Customize the Back of your Full Lace Wig

Many people need to remember about the back of the wig, but customizing this area can make the whole wig look much more natural.

It also makes it easier to style your wig. Let’s look at how to do this:

A) Prepare the Wig:

• Turn the wig upside down and place it on a wig stand.
• Section out a row of hair at the back using a rat-tail comb.

B) Pluck and Shape:

• Use tweezers to pluck hairs from the back section carefully.
• Focus on creating a natural-looking density that matches the front hairline.

C) Apply Heat:

• Use a heat protectant spray on the back section.
• Carefully hot comb the back of the wig to smooth and shape the hair.

D) Trim Excess Lace:

• Use a razor to remove excess lace from the bottom part of the wig.
• Cut in a zig-zag motion for a more natural edge that blends with your hairline.

Tip: When cutting the lace, use sharp scissors or a razor blade designed for wig customization to ensure clean, precise cuts.

Also check our edge control products for a better finishing.

Coloring and Highlighting

Adding color or highlights to your full lace wig can make a big difference and even help it match your skin better. Here’s how to do it:

A) Choose the Right Products:

• Use hair dye designed explicitly for synthetic or human hair wigs, depending on your wig type.
• Pick colors that complement your skin tone and personal style.

B) Test Before Full Application:

• Always test a strand on a small, hidden wig section before applying color to the entire unit.
• This helps ensure the color turns out as expected and doesn’t damage the wig.

C) Apply Color Carefully:

• Follow the instructions provided with the hair dye.
• Apply the dye using a special brush called a tinting brush. This helps you be more exact and precise when adding lighter or darker streaks to your hair.

D) Rinse and Condition:

• Thoroughly rinse the wig after coloring to remove all dye residue.
• Apply a deep conditioning treatment to keep the hair soft and manageable.

Tip: For a more natural look, consider using the balayage technique to add subtle, sun-kissed highlights throughout the wig.

Create Your Own Unique Full Lace Wig Look

Customizing your full lace wig is a rewarding process that can transform a generic wig into a personalized, natural-looking hairstyle.

Remember, patience is vital when customizing your wig. Take your time with each step, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different techniques to find the best for you.

With practice and attention to detail, you’ll be able to create a wig that looks natural and reflects your style.

Check our Full Lace Wigs FAQ Guide!