How to take measurements for Custom Lace wig

MEASUREMENTS (you will need a tape measure)


1) Measure your head Circumference
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 Forehead
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 Head
Temple to Temple Around the Back of the Head: Place tape against your head at the front edge of the hairline (sideburn area) in front of the ear, go around the head above the occipital bone to the opposite front edge of the hairline. Temple to Temple = _____ inches.

6) Measure the Nape of Your Neck
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.
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.

Supplies: What you will need

Places where you can get all the supplies you will need. For general supplies you can hit your local beauty supply store.

http://www.coolpiece.com/index.html
http://www.first-aid-product.com/industrial/isopropyl-alcohol.htm
http://www.hisandher.com/
http://www.mhrw.com/
http://www.truetape.com/
http://www.show-bizcentre.com/
http://www.splitendshairreplacement.com/splitends_005.htm
http://store.adventhair.com/

How to apply a Lace wig

Start out with clean hair. You may corn row hair to the back, or pin hair up into a flat French roll, then place a stocking cap on.

Clean the skin around the outer edge of hairline all the way around with rubbing alcohol.
Put lace front on from the back then gently pull forward to see where you want hair line to fall, (optional), use an eyeliner to mark where the edge of hairline falls, or make mental note.
Flip or fold top half of lace front back, carefully apply a small thin line of adhesive.
Remember,(a little goes a long way). Carefully fold lace front down right past adhesive and gently press down until it is Secured and in place along the forehead.
Continue this process behind the ears, wait a few moments (approximately 5-10 minutes) before securing the back flap at the nape of your neck.
Once the unit is secure and dry, you may use a Q-tip along with solvent remover to clean up any residue on skin. Be careful not to get it on the edge where you’ve attached it, as this will cause the lace front to begin lifting.

Where to buy Lace front wigs (Oversees: China)

The majority (if not all) Lace front wigs are manufactured in China, even the ones you see on American websites. As a matter of fact, American vendors order from China and then resell the wigs for a much higher price.
Im goign to reveal a well kept secret: you can order directly from these vendors and cut on the middle-man!

• KevinCN:

Ribzhangcn@yahoo.com.cn or kevincn0532@yahoo.com.cn
Tel: +86 532 85718620Fax: +86 532 85721780
Rib Zhang General Manager

• Qingdao Freedelee Industry&Trading Co., LTD

Kevin Yan: kevinfreedelee (3 order minimum)
freedelee@yahoo.com
Qingdao Hioh Hair Products Co., Ltd.
Mr Kevin Yan
Unit One, No.20, Jiangxi Road. Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong, China, (Mainland) 266001
Tel: 0086 532 83675381

• Qingdao Longfei Hair Products

Contact: Lydia— Ms Lydia Gao
31# Dayao, Ligezhuang Town, Jiaozhou City, Qingdao, Shandong, China
266316
Tel : 86 532 88295339
Fax : 86 532 88295339
Mobile : 13608973044
Email: gaojing2003a@yahoo.com.cn or lydia2003a@yahoo.com.cn
http://public.fotki.com/lydiagao/
Longfei L/F wig Password: longfei
Capbase Password: capbase

• Jacksun (3 order min for new customers)

Email: sy_hair2006@yahoo.com
Fotki: http://public.fotki.com/jacksun

• Qingdao Junpeng Wigs Co.,Ltd

Contact: Rex
Tel: 13515327197
Email: Rex7197@yahoo.com.cn
http://public.fotki.com/rex7197/
www.junpengwigs.com/

• Wayne Ho (3 order minimum) Sales Manager

Company: Yiweidu Industry Group Co.,Ltd
Add: 1-4F, NO.1, Building 87, Zongtang ,Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. 322000
Tel: 0086-579-5200450
Fax: 0086-579-5200451
Mobile: 0086-13516991960
Email: wayne.ho@yiweidu.com
MSN: wayne.ho@yiweidu.com
Yahoo!: yiweidu_wayne@yahoo.com
WebSite: http://www.yiweidu.com/

• Tony Zhang

Premier Wigs Co.,Ltd
http://www.qdpremierwigs.com/
premierwigs@163.com


PROS: Much cheaper!! (it generally costs from $100 to $300!)
                 Custom made to your liking, size etc...
CONS: It takes 2 weeks for them to manufacture the lace front wig. (then 2 days before you get it) You can however order from their extensive stock ready to ship.
They don't accept credit cards. You have to use Paypal, Western Union, or bank transfers
You can not see the finished product before paying and receiving it
You have to be knowledgeable about the language of lace fronts to ensure you get the best quality and what you want.

Where to buy a Lace Front wig ? American vendors

http://www.allabouthair.com/

www.zarawigs.com/

mywigsandweaves.com

http://www.mymaneattractions.com/

www.celebritystylewigs.com/

http://www.mylacefrontwig.com/

You can also search for vendors on Ebay, but beware for scammers or low quality.

PROS: Better quality lace front wigs (they are often cut and styled or have their density reduced)
           Amercian customer service, possiblity of exchange/ and or refund
           What you see is what you get! What you get is what you pay for!
           No need to wait for production time

CONS: More expensive (Can range from $400 to $2000+!)

Disclaimer: This list is not extensive and I am not affiliated with any of the vendors.

What is a Lace Front wig ?

Lace front wigs are the secret to many celebrities' fabulous looking hair styles. Available in various textures, colors, lengths and styles, front lace wigs and full lace wigs allow women to have the hairstyle that matches their needs and their lifestyles.

Aside from providing women with great looking hair, another advantage of using lace front wigs or lace front wigs is that they have invisible hairlines. They provide the most natural-looking hair line among all available options (if applied right!) and make a person look stunning
Another great thing about lace front wigs is that you can apply the wig yourself without the help of professionals. Just practice the right way of applying your lace front wig and have great looking hair every time you want!

If you have purchased a new lace front wig and still don't know how to properly apply it, you came to the right place!

Celebrities who wear Lace front wigs Part 1

Beyonce, Tyra, Kim Kardashian, Gwen Stefani, Mary J Blige, Ciara....all wear lacefronts wigs