What should I do if I cut too much wig lace? Teach You 5 Remedial Techniques (Wig Emergency Guide)
If you accidentally use too much force while cutting wig lace, causing the hairline to become bald or even revealing the bottom mesh, don't rush to throw it into the trash can yet!
Don't Panic: Assess the Damage First
This kind of small accident can happen to both novice and experienced wig players from time to time. The good news is that you don't need to spend money on a new wig at all. Through some clever styling techniques and simple repair methods, it is possible to perfectly conceal a flawless look and even make the hairline look more natural than before.
Here are 5 emergency and repair techniques for cutting too much lace into wigs for you. From quick covering to deep repair, there is always a way to save your wig.
Don't rush to throw it away yet! Step 1: Evaluate how severe the lace cutting is?
Before repairing, observe the parts you have cut off. The size of the cut determines the method of repair
If it is a minor injury: only uneven cutting or slightly close to the hairline. This situation is hidden through styling.
If it is a serious damage: cutting into the hairline, exposing the hair net inside the wig, it cannot be worn anymore. This situation requires the use of glue for repair or lace stitching.
Choosing the appropriate method is the best:
Remedial Tip 1: Pull out the "Baby Hair" and cleverly cover the edges
This is the simplest, most natural, and no need for any sewing techniques for the 'invisible' method. By recreating a layer of fetal hair, it can perfectly block trimming damage, short or uneven lace edges.
Method:
1.Use a pointed comb to gently pick out a small thin layer of fake hair from behind the trimmed lace edge.
2.Use an eyebrow trimmer or toothed scissors to cut this layer of hair short at an oblique angle, without making it flat across the board.
3.Apply proper amount of styling foam or hair breaking cream, comb the lanugo into a natural curve with a small brush, and paste it on the junction of skin and lace
The delicate and natural fetal hair cover makes it impossible to see that there is too much lace cut underneath.
Remedial technique 2: Change the direction of the hairline (change the offset or alter the parting line)
If the excess area is concentrated on one side of the forehead, changing the direction of the wig's parting can cover up the wrong part.
Method:
1.If you originally combed the hair in a center cut and cut too much lace on the left side, you can split the hairline back to the right side
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2.Place the thicker side of hair naturally above the cut area and cover it with the thickness of the hair itself.
3.Use a hot comb with a hair wax stick to press and comb along the new parting direction, fix the direction of the wig, and cover the hole below.
Remedial Tip 3: Advanced Repair - Repairing Small Lace Pieces and Weaving Hair
If you cut off a large piece of lace, causing the wig to not fit smoothly, you need to sew it up again.
Method:
Step 1: Find a small piece of lace as the raw material for repair, with a color similar to the lace that needs to be repaired. Place the spare lace pad under the part that needs to be patched and sew it together.
Step 2: If the hairline looks empty after repair, you can use a wig specific crochet hook to hook some hair and re hook them into the sewn lace mesh holes to repair the hairline
Remedial skill 4: Skillfully use glue and foundation make-up to achieve a seamless boundary
When lace is cut too close to the hairline and cannot be fixed with traditional wearing methods, cosmetics and wig glue can help you
Method:
1.Adhesive bonding: Apply a thin layer of wig specific lace adhesive on the original hairline skin. After the adhesive becomes transparent, press the remaining lace edge onto it and wrap it with a silk scarf for 5-10 minutes to fix.
2.Conceal and melt edges: Use liquid foundation or concealer that matches your skin color, and gently brush it on the junction of lace edge and scalp.
3.Eliminating reflection: spray a layer of lace dyeing spray or brush a little loose powder to eliminate the reflective traces of lace and make the edges fully integrate into the skin color.
How to Cut Wig Lace Correctly Next Time？
To avoid the same problem from happening again, please remember the following three points when trimming wig lace:
Choose the right tool: Give up the tools that are not suitable for you! Use some eyebrow trimmers or smaller beauty scissors, which are easier to control the force.
Correct trimming method: Do not pull out a straight line along the wig and then cut it all the way. It needs to be trimmed according to the natural shape of the head, with jagged edges that blend seamlessly with the skin for a more natural look.
Leave a safe space: Do not cut directly to the base of the wig knot. A buffer zone needs to be kept on the outside to prevent hair loss and leave space for trimming.
As long as the appropriate method is confirmed for the type of repair you need, the lace can be perfectly damaged. Therefore, if you encounter the problem of trimming too much lace, please do not give up on the wig first. Use these methods to see if it can be repaired, which will save you a lot of money.