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FAQ ~ How do lace wigs differ from "regular" wigs?

The main advantage of the full lace wig over other wigs is that you can wear your hair in up dos, ponytails, and other styles that expose one's nape area.

The lace wig is usually attached with the assistance of glues and tapes, which are applied to the front hairline area. Once the glue has dried, the front lace portion of the wig is affixed to the area where the glue has been applied on the hairline, creating a tight bond which keeps the lace wig in place on the head.

Some lace wigs also have what is referred to as "baby hair" around the temple areas which is used to cover up any visible signs of lace on the forehead, the baby hair also helps to create a realistic hairline. Once applied the lace or lace front wig will usually stay bonded for a week or more.

Traditional wigs usually preclude these styling options. Lace wigs are also more lightweight and comfortable than traditional wigs due to the minimization of tension on the scalp. They should not gap at the crown because they are made to the natural contours of your head.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

BILLY Color 1B

Billy looks like a U-part wig or a sew-in.

The hair is soft and silky, and Billy looks, and feels natural.

http://www.beautyofnewyork.com/shopping/V8DK091209KD0959.htm

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Labelle Fam Hair Company & Yvette Allen Collection

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Princess Hair Shop's Brazilian Deep Curly ~ My REVIEW

With Brazilian Deep Curly hair because of its softness, durability and density, the texture is easiest to blend with most ethnicities. From "some" Caucasian textures, African American to Afro Caribbean. Brazilian hair is extremely luxurious and very soft. Due to its natural density, with this hair, less is more. Also because of its density, it is less likely to frizz than other hair types like Indian Hair. This hair is extremely versatile. In the pictures below, I'm wearing 16", 18", and 21". I find this hair very easy to maintain. I wear it in it's natural form (curly). I have not flat ironed it yet, but I'll let you know when I do. This hair is simply beautiful. I love it, it's amazing!

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Remi Hair, Indian Hair and European Hair

Remi/ Remy hair is prized because it looks the most natural when worn in extensions. Remi refers to the process by which the hair is collected, in which the cuticles remain intact and aligned in the same direction.

Indian Hair has its own inherent advantages: it is simultaneously thin and strong. The hair is shaved in a ceremony previous to marriage, and then put through an osmosis process where the color pigment is removed. Then over a period of several weeks the color pigment is saturated back into the hair cuticles with over 54 color options.

European Hair is a popular form of hair. It has a straight and soft texture. Adequate care must be taken as the market is flooded with fakes.

There is also a widespread misconception that soft and silky hair is the best quality. Any type of hair can be made soft and silky through the use of certain conditioners or oil like silicon oil.

FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is a Lace Front Wig?
Lace Front Wig: "Lace Front Wig" or Front Lace Wig only has lace in the front of the wig and the remainder of the wig is made from a regular netted wig cap or other materials such as thin-skin. You are not able to wear a front lace wig in high up dos or ponytails

Q2: What is a Full Lace Wig?
Full Lace Wig: "Full Lace Wigs" are lace wigs which are designed with the entire wig cap being made from lace as well as lace all around the perimeter of the wig. Full lace wigs allow you to wear your hair in high up dos and ponytails. Upon applying & adhering the lace wig, a flawless, natural and undetectable hairline is created.

Q3: What are Bleached Knots?
When a dark hair is tied to the base of a lace wig with a knot, you can see a dark dot on the skin, especially when the base is lace. Lace cannot hide the knot in the same way a monofilament base does. Bleached knots usually are only done at the front of the lace wig and it helps create the illusion that your hair is growing out of your head.

Q4: What does Density refer to?
The density refers to how thick the hair is and what density you order is really based on personal choice. Most women achieve a natural appearance with light to medium or medium density; however, your choice will depend on your styling preferences and individual profile.

Q5: How long I can expect the wig to last?
The life of your wig will depend on your use and care of it. If handled properly, it should last you about 6 months before needing hair added or a repair. If used as your main form of hair replacement and you are using daily, it is realistic to expect it to last 3-6 months before needing a repair or hair added.

Q6: What is a Widow's Peak and Natural Hairline?
A Widow's peak is M shaped hairline or Pointed Hairline. For this, your front hairlines make the shape of M or come down in point above forehand. A natural hairline is a straight hairline. For this, the hair is growing out of scalp straightly above forehand.

Q7: Will the hairline on the lace wig have a natural look?
Yes, when you wear the lace wigs correctly according to our user guide, the
hairline will have a natural look, just similar as your own hair growing from your scalp. For custom order, we recommend you to have baby hairs around the front
and perimeter of the wig and make the hairline with more natural looking.

Lace Types

Swiss Lace - More undetectable and provides a better blend with your skin tone than French lace. It is also more fragile than French lace but, strong enough if handled with care.

French Lace - A stronger material used at the front edge of a wig in combination with bleached knots to present an undetectable look. The knots are not hidden by lace, but using lighter knots creates the illusion of growing hair. French lace is slightly thicker than Swiss lace and more durable.

Hair Weave And Wig Details

Hair weave is a very general term used to describe human or artificial hair used to alter one's natural hair appearance by adding additional hair to their natural hair or by covering the natural hair all together with human or synthetic hair pieces. The highest quality extension hair is human remy hair. Remy hair still possess the cuticle layer, which is the outer most part of the hair strand resembling shingles on a roof. All remy hair has the cuticle layer of the hair flowing in the same direction, flowing the way it would naturally. The cuticle layer is important when concerned with hair tangling, longevity of the use(up to one year), and how well the hair shines. When the cuticle layer is intact and laying down flat, the hair is capable of reflecting light making the hair shine.

Some of the benefits of hair weave are that they can lengthen hair, add volume and/or thickness to fine or thinning hair, and to add fashion colors to natural hair without the damage of chemicals. The process of adding colors to natural hair is usually done with strand by strand extension systems. One type of application is called a sew-in. Weft hair can also be applied by gluing directly to the natural hair using hair glue specifically made for hair weaves. The glue can be easily washed out using a special shampoo/conditioner that will remove the glue without taking the real hair out. A special glue remover may also be used.

Extension hair refers to the weave hair being applied strand by strand rather than in long sewn together rows. Strand by strand hair has approximately 50-80 strands attached by keratin tips resembling the end of a shoe string. These can then be attached by bonding directly to the hair or using copper links, which provides the most natural look. The method is the most time consuming though, considering between 100 to 300 individual extensions are applied. The amount of time necessary makes this type of application a more expensive service than other options. Other types of extensions that can be added to the hair include ponytails, or ponytail pieces. Just as any wig or wig piece, the colors for hair to be weaved can range from "realistic" colors, such as red, black, brown and blond, to other colors such as pink, blue green and purple.

Synthetic Hair

Synthetic hair is made of a wide array of different synthetic fiber. Synthetic hair, just as human hair, comes in weave (weft) and single strands for braids. Synthetic hair does not last as long as human hair because it gets quickly damaged from the sun.The quality of hair varies greatly, and if well maintained, synthetic hair can last up to a year. It will never look as human hair, as it is stiff and not bouncy at all. Synthetic hair is much less expensive than human hair. The costs can range from $10.00 to $20.00 per package,and around $40 for a full wig, depending on quality of hair, length, brand etc.

Heating appliances such as curling irons and straightening combs generally should never be used on synthetic hair. There are newer versions of synthetic hair from some brands that claim to allow styling with lower temperatures of heating appliances. Generally people should steer clear of such claims because the golden rule with synthetic hair is that heat is not an option. Synthetic hair is better used for shorter wigs. Typically when the synthetic hair is shaped it's best not to change it, it is "What you see is what you get".

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