Nape lifting? How to achieve a Long Lasting Bond at the Nape.

Bonding the nape of a lace front wig can be challenge for even the most experienced lace veteran. To begin, you can't see what you're doing, and many women have a lot of hair on our necks which interferes with the adhesive bond. This can quickly lead to frustration as the adhesive either will not stick at all, or when it does it will not stay bonded for any length of time.

Many women often wonder what it is that they are doing wrong that makes them unable to get the nape bond right. In my experience, I've found that there are usually pretty simple reasons why someone might not be have to maintain a successful hold at the nape ,and with a few adjustments, every woman can have a flawless nape application. If you are having problems with your nape hold, read the following guide carefully and consider what changes you can make to youe application routine to get better results.

Wig Size

One of the most important steps to getting a good nape application begins before you even receive your unit. It starts at the point when you take your measuremants and order your unit. I have found that one of the biggest sabatuer of lace wig applications is trying to apply a too small unit.

When to comes to securing the nape, the "front to nape" measurement is by far the most important. The front to nape is the measurement that begins at the forehead and ends at the nape of the neck. If this measurement is too short, you simply will not be able to pull your unit far enough down in the back to glue it properly. When measuring your head, if you are unsure about any of the measurements it is better to err on the side of caution and order a unit slightly too big than too small. You can always trim a too large unit, but if your unit is too small, you won't have many options.

Positioning

Another important element of achieving a lasting nape bond is the placement of your wig. The nape of a lace front wig should be bonded in the "bend" of your neck, not below. To locate this area, hold your head all the back and look up at ceiling. Feel the crease that forms at your nape? The bottom of your unit should be applied just above this crease. It really doesn't matter what adhesive you use, if your unit is bonded below the nape, or the bend in the neck, it will not hold. The adhesive will release from the natural bending and pivoting of your neck.

Too Much Nape Hair

Ok, so now that you've located the area where you should be placing your unit, you have to consider whether or not you have too much nape hair to get a good hold.
One thing is clear, and that is that lace wigs do not bond well to hair. Many women shave the extra hair below the crease in order to achieve a better bond. Now, I must clarify this point. This does not mean that you should shave the back of your head. I am not suggesting that you shave anything above the bend in your neck. As a matter of fact, all of your hair should be braided up and growing while you are wearing lace wigs.

Whether you decide to shave or not, keep in mind that in order to have a truly flawless nape application, this may be a necessary step for women with a lot of hair at the nape.

As an alterantive, if you don't want to shave your nape, then you may to try parting your hair just above the crease and putting the adhesive in the part. Tape does not stick very well to hair at all, so if you try this method you will need to use a liquid adhesive in the part.

Handle With Care

Once you do get your nape applied applied securely, it is important to handle your unit gently. Do not pull at the back of the lace front wig when styling your hair in a ponytail, or updo. Remember the hair is just glued, or taped down - it isn't nailed down. The less stress that you place on your adhesive, the longer your bond will last.

Patience
The simplest element, but a very significant factor nonetheless.
Hang in there, Ladies! You are all capable of acheiving a perfect nape application. It just takes a little practice.


Ok, so that's it for today!
I welcome all of your comments, experiences, and questions. If you have an idea for a topic you would like to se covered in Lace Wigs 101, let us know. We want to hear from you!

Until next time Ladies, Stay Fabulous!

How to Avoid Lace Lifting and Sliding Back

Hello Divas!
Today's article addressed an issue that many of us that dealt with in the past. Lifting and sliding back of your lace wig unit.

Office Lace

Imagine yourself at work one day... There you are just going about your day, canoodling with co-workers and friends, pretending to work while surfing the internet, flirting with the cute guy from accounting. You get the picture, doing whatever it is that do while err, working. So, you're just sailing along, doing your thing, blissfully unaware of the fact that your lace wig has also decided to its own thing. And unfortunately for you, the thing that it is doing is coming unglued from your head. Right in the front.
Of course, you don't know this until you start getting the "hairline stares". A quick mirror check confirms your fears. Yep, your wig has slid back. Glue and everything is out for the entire world to see. You instantly panic, "How long has it been like this?" "Did the cute guy from accounting see it?"
Humilified, you feign illness so you can go home early and fix your damn wig.
As you can imagine, (and many of you can testify) this scenario is one that can make wish that you could shrink into a tiny version of yourself and hide under the nearest rock.

Today's article is devoted to describing ways to keep your unit secure and in place in hopes that I can save someone a little (or a lot, depending on the circumstances) of embarrassment.

If you are having problems with lifting here are a few tips to help reduce and eventually eliminate this situation:

1. Make sure that your skin is free of oil and perspiration prior to applying your lace wig. Oil on your skin will lead to your lace wig lifting and reducing the length of time that your wig remains attached. Use 91% alcohol to remove any oil from the perimeter of your hairline. (99% alcohol works as well but may be harsh to your skin. 99% alcohol is better suited to remove adhesive from your lace as opposed to your skin.)

2. Allow the alcohol to dry completely before applying a dermal barrier like Skin Shield or Scalp Protector. Allow the dermal barrier to dry completely.

3. Style your hair in a manner that allows it to lay as flat as possible underneath your wig - a wig cap may help you achieve this. A nude wig cap also helps seal in moisture to your natural hair and gives the illusion of “scalp” from any direction that your wig is parted.

4. Fit is important. If any of your measurements are too small, it be a constant struggle for you to keep your unit bonded. It is important to make sure that when your hair is measured for your lace wig, that your natural hair is styled in the same manner that it will be when the wig is applied.

5. Make sure that your wig does not rest too far down on your neck at the nape. Hold your head back and look directly up at the ceiling. If your lace wig extends past the crease at the nape of your neck when you hold your head in this manner - your wig will constantly lift at the nape. Adjust by applying Frayblock and cutting the excess lace and hair of the wig away. Cut from the back INSTEAD of at the front hairline. The front hairline of most wigs feature natural hairlines and may have bleached knots and babyhair. Cutting into this front portion could lead to an unnatural looking front hairline.

6. When applying your lace wig at the nape, be sure to hold your chin down toward your chest. This will prevent the nape area from lifting up once you have completed your wig application.

7. Make sure that the sideburns on the wig do not extend too far down on your face. This is especially important if you wear sunglasses or glasses. If the sideburns on the wig are too long, they will lift when your wig is pulled back into a pony tail or worn with a headband. Adjust by applying Frayblock and cutting the excess lace and hair of the wig away.

8. The last rule of bonding is to pay attention to the cleaning agents that you use on your lace unit. It is a well known fact that adhesives and oils do not mix. However, many women use oil based products such as Goo Gone or C-22 to remove adhesive residues from the lace on their units. Keep in mind that using a product like this can interfere with your wig bond during subsequent wig applications. If you use oil based removers or cleaning agents on your unit, it is good idea to cleanse the unit with a grease dissolving agent such as Dawn Dish detergent to cleanse away any oil remaining oil residues.

Ok, so that's it. By following the above tips, you should have little problem maintaining long term bonds with little to no lifting.

As always, thank you for viewing our site, and until next time, Stay Fabulous!