How To Cut A Lace Front Wig

The popularity of lace front wigs has been ever increasing. While regular wigs are still very popular, the lace fronts allow for a natural look without the need for bangs or fringes. But I'm seeing WAY too many lace fronts that LOOK like lace fronts. So if we are going to wear a lace front unit, let's do it the right way the first time, every time. Step one is cutting.

Cutting a lace front wig is not that complicated. Most beauty supply stores will cut the lace for you. But if you don't trust them to do a great job, it's always better to do it yourself. First, make sure you have a good pair of shears or scissors. You can also use pinking shears for a more natural look.

Begin by cutting the lace slowly as close to the hairline as possible. Make it easier on yourself by placing the lace front on a white foam head. This allows you to pull back the hair while cutting the lace, and it also helps you see the knots where the hair is tied to the lace. Working from one end to the other, use only the ends of your shears so your cuts are short and precise.

If you end up with only lace on your floor, give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done!

Have a blessed week!

-Aly

Make Synthetic Look Real

Most customers have a picture in their mind before stepping inside a beauty supply store. However, those same customers can't describe that image to anyone that can help them pick out the right products; whether it be chemicals or hair.

Like this one lady the other day who insisted on only getting human hair but didn't have the budget for it. She ended up getting some synthetic but was worried about the fake shine that synthetic hair gives off. So to help her (and you) out, I gave her two tips: baby powder and flat iron.

1. Baby powder. After installing the hair, whether a wig, weave or braids, sprinkle some baby powder onto sections of hair. Don't go crazy and get it everywhere. If you do end up sprinkling too much, don't worry. Just shake off or brush out the excess. The powder reduces the fake shine to the nice healthy looking shine that real hair has.

2. Flat iron. Most synthetic nowadays can take some heat. (Warning: Take a few strands and test before proceeding.) Starting at a low heat, flat iron the hair as normal. The heat will also breakdown the shine so it no longer has that fakeness.

Bonus: If your synthetic is lighter than your normal hair color, use touch up hair color at the roots to create a subtle realness.

Have a blessed weekend!

-Aly

Green Hair

Colored hair seems pretty popular right now. I've seeing a lot of reds, pinks, purples, and blues. Some dye their hair while others add colored tracks or clips. But when you come into a beauty supply store with green hair, I'm gonna bet that wasn't your first color choice.

So why does black rinse turn your hair green? It's probably because the black color has a green base.

So what now? Well, without going into a lot of color theory, let's just say that a few drops of red color mixed into the black will get rid of the green once and for all.

Since not all black rinse are made the same, please let me know your "green" experience by leaving your comments below!

So I hope the next time I see someone with green hair, it'll be because they wanted to be more "eco-friendly." 

Have a blessed week! 

 -Aly