Monday, July 6, 2009
Lace wig vendors
Measuring you head for lace Front
Helpful Hints for taking good measurements:
1.) Use a cloth measuring tape.
2.) Measure holding the tape snug, but not tight against the head.
3.) Keep tape flat against your head and do not allow kinks or twists to develop in the tape.
4.) Take measurements at least 3 times to be sure. Consistent measurements are an indication that you are measuring correctly.
5.) Braid, Wrap, or lay your hair how you plan to wear it
under the wig before measuring your head for your wig.
1) Measure your head Circumference with a tape measure around your hairline.
Circumference: This measures the distance around your head. Starting at the center of the front hairline, place the tape flat against your head, going just above the ear towards the back of the head, keeping the tape at the nape of your neck and go around to the opposite side of your head, just above the opposite ear and returning to the center of the front hairline. Circumference = _______ inches
2) Measure Front to Nape
Front to Nape: This measures the length of your head from the front to the nape of your neck. To determine where the nape of your neck is, tilt your head back and look up. Where your neck bends and may even develop a skin fold, is where your nape is. You want the bottom of the wig to sit right above this area so that when you do tilt your head back that far, your wig will not shift on your head. This area is often right at the occipital bone, but be sure to take the measurement with your neck bent down so that you are looking at your shoes. Starting at the front hairline, measure directly across the middle top of your head to the area that you have determined is your nape. Front to Nape = ____ inches.
3) Measure from Ear to Ear Across
Place tape at your temple, just in front of your ear, bring tape up towards the top of the head and go 1.5 inch behind the front hairline, down to the opposite temple in front of the opposite ear. Temple to Temple = _____ inches.
4) Measure from Ear to Ear Over Top of Head
Ear to Ear Across Top of Head: This measures your head for the top of the wig base. Place tape against your head at the top edge of your ear and go directly across the top of your head to the top edge of the opposite ear. Ear to Ear = _____ inches.
5) Measure from Temple to Temple Around the Back of
Nape: The measures the width of the hair at the nape of your neck. Place tape at the end of your hairline at the nape and measure across the width of the hair. If you want more room at the nape, you may want to consider adding a half inch to your nape measurement. Nape = _____ inches.
Lace Front
If you feel uncomfortable with a vendor, go with your first mind. You normally can never go wrong. If you've ever been to a trade show or intend on going to one-it's a great idea if it's free. Don't go to any show that obligates you to buy a unit from them,
When I ordered my first wig, I was soo impatient. It was a stock unit and I did not take time with it . I still have the unit, but I made mistakes due to me wanting it soo bad and wanting to put it on right away without the time or proper tools need it. Relax-your beautiful without it anyways…:)
You have already taken the first step here by purchasing this information. Read up on different techniques, vendors, and decide if lace wigs are for you. It's a process of trial and error. If you like things to be perfect right away, then maybe this isn't for you. That is unless you have a professional apply it for you EVERY TIME. That can get quite expensive!
These normally turn out to be the units that you fall in love with because they are made to your specifications. Stock wigs are good also, but make sure you do good measurements. You don't want to get a wig that covers half of your lovely head!
Most lace front units can last from 6-months to more than a yr with everyday wear if you provide it with love and care. You go the salon and pay for your hairdo, you wrap it up and try to maintain the hair, don't you? Do the same with your wig!
What is your own personal style? Do you like curls, thick hair, straight hair? Chinese remy is really good for straight styles but do not hold curls well. Indian hair hold beautiful curls but does not hold straight styles well. Keep this in mind when ordering and choosing your density. Light density with a gradual fade to Medium is the most popular/natural. I happen to like thick full, "Diva" hair, so I choose Medium to heavy in regards to density. Light to light is a NO NO…..unless your going for that thin hair look. NOT! LOL.
Swiss lace cap is more realistic and it is thinner. Swiss is good for realistic parts also. French is more durable. I have found that Swiss lace is not at all that fragile. I have Swiss and I tug and pull on my wig all the time. A lot of sites, recommend French for beginners, I was a beginner with Swiss and I did just fine. Especially with my heavy hands!
8. To Bleach or not to bleach??
BLEACH!! PLEASE! This is important if you want the hair to look as realistic as possible. The knots on the wig should always be bleached.