Lace wigs are made with a mesh-like lace material in the front, around the edges or all over in which individual hair strands are hand-tied. The lace is designed to blend in with your own scalp creating a natural, realistic looking hairline. When properly worn, with special adhesives, the hairline can be so realistic looking and virtually undetectable, giving the appearance of natural growing hair. These are the same wigs that many celebrities wear. Lace Front wigs have lace only in the front, creating a realistic and natural looking hairline. Full Lace wigs contain lace throughout or around the entire base making it possible to wear your unit in a ponytail and creating a realistic and natural looking hairline around the entire unit. For added comfort, we do recommend stretch lace in the back. If you order a full lace unit, the base cannot stretch to accommodate your growing hair.

Can I wear a lace wig if I have my own hair?

Yes, however you have to wear your hair as flat as possible (i.e. in cornrows) underneath. It is also best to have your own scalp showing (parts) when you wear the unit as it creates a more natural, realistic look.

Can I go swimming with my lace wig?

Yes, you can continue to do your usual activities with the unit on. Please avoid swimming or getting the unit wet with water or sweat for 24 hours after applying adhesives or tapes.

Can I wear my lace wig in a ponytail?

Yes, simply request Fine French lace or thin skin all around the perimeter of the unit.

I have lost all my hair. Can I still wear a lace wig?

Absolutely! Whether you have experienced hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia, trichatilomania, body dysmorphia, burns, etc., our staff can help you get your customized unit.

Can I straighten and curl my lace wig hair?

Yes, this hair is 100% human and can be styled the same way you would do your own natural hair. How many colors can I use in my lace wig? We do not charge any additional fees to add more than two (2) colors however we do not suggest adding more than about three (3).

How long does it take for me to get my wig after I order it?

It generally takes about 20-30 days to produce and we see that units are shipped out 3-day Fedex or DHL 3-Day to receive your custom lace wig from the time we receive your order.

Depending on how you care for your unit. Swiss Lace is the most durable and lasts longer than the Fine French Lace, which is thinner and more undetectable.

What is the best cap design for me?

Each person has their own specific design needs based on their life-style and how undetectable they want their unit to be. The finer the lace, the less detectable however the less durable, especially with daily adhesives. Thin Skin is less detectable to the eye but a bit more detectable to touch than lace.

Do you keep any units in stock?

We offer 100% customizable lace wig systems and we do now offer IN STOCK lace wigs, in limited quantities.

How do I attach my lace wig?

Each attachment method depends on your individual pattern of hair loss, personal life-style and desire for security. If you are new to wearing lace wigs, your specific attachment needs and method should be discussed with a professional stylist. When you receive your unit, it will have about 4 inches of extra lace around the perimeter. Your stylist should place the unit on your head and determine how much lace should remain before cutting away. After your unit has been trimmed, your stylist will apply an adhesive to the entire hairline, about an inch at a time, being careful to not get the adhesive in your hair (please note that some adhesives will require an application on the hairline AND the lace). The lace is then applied over the adhesive and held in place for it to dry (up to a minute). Once the glue has completely dried, the hair can be cut and/or styled. Adhesives vs. Tapes.

What should I use?

Whether you choose to attach your unit with an adhesive or tape, it's completely up to you. Both adhesives and tapes offer daily, weekly and monthly attachments that can be used for the lace or thin skin units. Be sure to purchase the solvent or remover to properly remove the unit. Please make note that daily/weekly attachment methods cause more wear and tear on your hair system and it is a good idea to have a back-up unit, just in case.

What type of hair is used for your units?

We ONLY use 100% Premium Remy hair when creating your Premium Remy Lace Units. Some store owners and/or factories try to cut costs by using much cheaper materials so they can sell a “real” product at a cheaper price,...unbeknownst to their clients. This is mainly because some store owners whom are unaware of this practice and are still labeling, marketing, and selling units as "100% Remy" when they are indeed not. Please do your research mind that you get what you pay for if you purchase from somewhere. You are wanting 100% human Indian Remy, European, Chinese, or Yaky. You should get what you ask for and we deliver just that.

As suggested by Ms. Fallon  (www.blackhairmedia.com)

PREPARE YOUR SCALP BEFORE ATTACHING YOUR WIG: It is important that your scalp stay clean and free of oily buildup while you're wearing a hair system. This way, your scalp stays healthy and there is less chance of an oder problem, caused by perspiration, while you are wearing the unit. Before you put your hair system on, cleanse your scalp using an astringent of approximately 70%-75% isopropyl alcohol. This should cleanse the pores and eliminate oil and perspiration. If you use tape or a liquid adhesive to atach your unit, it can irritate your scalp over a prolonged period of time. I recommend using a product by Smith + Nephew called Skin Prep which will protect your skin from irritation caused by the adhesives. By applying it to your skin first, it forms an invisible barrier between your skin and the tape or adhesive. This way all of the pull stress is on the barrier, and not your scalp. If you experience any irritation or prolonged redness even while using Skin Prep, you should try using a different adhesive or attachment method to prevent infection

USING FOUNDATION TAPE IN CONJUNCTION WITH NORMAL TAPE ATTACHMENT: When using tape to attach your hair system, the foundation material has to absorb a lot of stress each time you pull the tape off and reapply it. Over time, this can cause the material to tear and the knots of the hair to unravel. By using foundation tape you can protect the foundation materiel from excessive stress. Here's how it works: You start by cleaning your tape patch areas with isopropyl alcohol to remove any oil or residue. Then you apply a strip of foundation tape to the patch area. This foundation tape stays on the unit for a month or more of constant wear. Your regular double-sided tape is applied on top of the layer of foundation tape. This way, each time you change your tape through the normal course of wear, the stress of changing it is put on the foundation tape and not the foundation material or tape patch. It also prevents tape residue from building up in the knots of the hair. TIP: To keep the foundation attached through shampooing and longer wear, apply a smal piece of lace front support tape under it. This will keep the foundation tape secure even longer.

ATTACHING OUR WIG USING A DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE: There are several different types of double-sided tape on the market today, but they really boil down to three types. 1) Standard double-sided transparent 2) Red Liner (used for bonding and extended situations) 3) Blue Liner (Lace Front Support tape) The following are a few tips on how to use each type of tape. The applicaton for each is more or less the same, but each type has its advantages and disadvantages, so think carefully about which type of tape is best for your lifestyle.

STANDARD DOUBLE-SIDED TRANSPARENT TAPE: To use the standard transparent tape, always start by first using foundation tape as mentioned earlier. Standard transparent tape only lasts about three days, so it will be changed often. This will put a lot of stress on the foundation material if you don't use foundation tape. Once you have the foundation tape in place, now you can appiet he double-sided tape and position the unit on your head. Special tips: Once you press the tape down onto your scalp it will be difficult to reposition the unit. To alleviate this problem, just slightly dampen your scalp with water wherever the tape will make contact. This will give you a few seconds to adjust the position of the unit on your head before the tape starts to stick. After putting the foundation tape o the base material apply the double-sided tape to the patch areas. It will be easier to apply if you remove only one side of the tape backing until after the tape is in place.

RED LINER TAPE: Red Liner tape is most commonly used for bonding a unit ffor extended wear. It is applied around the perimeter of the unit and a liquid bonding adhesive is then applied on top of the tape to bond the unit to your head. There are many types of bonding adhesives out there, and most of them are better left to the professionals. You should only bond your unit if yourself if you completely understand the process and have worn a bonded hair replacement system before. Red Liner Tape can also be used by itself to attach your unit. It is stronger than standard transparent tape, and will usually last about one week before it needs to be changed.

BLUE LINER (LACE FRONT SUPPORT TAPE): Lace front support tape is the strongest double-sided tape available for wigs and hair pieces. It can easily be recognized by the blue backing and the words "lace front support tape" printed on the opposite side. The tape itself is transparent like the others. This tape will generally last about two weeks before it needs to be replaced, and it will stick to any type of foundation material. Lace front support tape can be used on all lace foundations but should only be used in specific areas where, such as the temples and the hairline. These are the areas where it is most important that the lace lay perfectly flat against your skin. Small pieces of tape the size of a postage stamp are all that is needed. Position the tape around the front and back hairline and on the temples. Special Tips: To remove the hair system when using lace front support tape, dab 99% alcohol at the hairline while slowly peeliong back the lace. As the lace begins to lift, dab the alcohol under the tape so that it releases from your scvalp but stays attached to the lace. If you use alcohol, you will notice that once the alcohol evaporates, the lace front support tape will reactive and be sticky again. When positioning your hairsystem wet your fingertips to prevent the tape from sticking to them as you lay down the front lace.

REMOVING OLD TAPE BEFORE CLEANING: Before shampooing your hair system, you should remove all of the tape and residue from the lace of your hair system. This is expecially important when you use lace front support tape. Start by applying Adhesive Release or 99% isopropyl alcohol to all areas of the unit where the tape is applied. The best way to do this is by using a sponge tip swab, swabbing through the top of the lace onto the tape. It should only tape a minute or two for the tape to release its grip so that you can pull it away. At the hairline, you should be extra careful, so the best method is to soak the front portion of the hair system in a shallow dish of adhesive release for 15 minutes. After that the tape should come right off. If using an adhesive release other than alcohol be sure to flush out the lace with alcohol once you've removed the unit. This will eliminate the oily residue left by the release liquid. If you don't flush it out the tape won't stick when it is time to put your unit back on.

ATTACHING A HAIR SYSTEM USING CLIPS: If you only have partial hair loss or if your hair has begun to grow back, tape may not be a practical method of attachment for you. In such cases, comb (wig) clips are an option. These are small clips that clip into your existing hair and snap shut to hold the wig in place. Once you have clipped in your hair system, you should not feel the clip pulling your hair. If you feel it pulling, open the clip and snap it shut again. The clip is meant to bite the hair, not pull it tight. Special Tip: 1) Every three months you should have your clips repositioned slightly so that they are not constantly putting stress on the same areas.

HOW TO POSITION YOUR WIG TO LOOK MOST NATURAL: Keeping your unit properly positioned on your head each day is key. Here is a way to make sure the unit is positioned correctly on your head each time you put it on: In order to determin how far back or forward it should be positioned on your head, always use the first four fingers of your hand as a guide. Place them against your forehead with your little finger right at your brow line. The hairline of the wig should touch the edge of your index finger. For wilgs, it will be easy to tell if the wig needs to be adjusted to the right or left by placing one finger at the bottom of the sideburns of the wig once you've put it on. When you look in a mirror your fingers should be directly across from one another. If not, adjust the wig accordingly. As a final check, place the first three fingers of your hand on your temples with your little finger at the corner of your eye. The hairline of the wig should be equal distance from the corner of your eye on both sides, and your three fingers will should whether to adjust it further.

USING LACE FRONT ADHESIVES: If your wig has a lace front hairline, you can use a liquid adhesive to attach the lace to the skin. Liquid adhesives work better than tape n a lace front, because they make the lace lay completely flat against your scalp. Different adhesives react differently when applied to a person's skin and you should never continue to use a liquid adhesive that causes prolonged irritation to your scalp. To properly apply a liquid adhesive to your lace front, first make sure that the wig or hair system is properly positioned on your head. Starting in the center of your hairline, gently lift the lace and apply a thin coating of the adhesive to your scalp front the front of the hairline to about an inch back. WOrk your way along the hairline in both directions until the entire hairline has a thin layer of glue under it. Never press the lace down into the glue with your fingers. This will cause the hair to get matted up in the adhesive and it will look unnatural. Instead use the teeth of a wide toothed comb and press the lace flat against your scalp. Make sure that there are no ripples or edges of the lace sticking up when you're finished, and dab a little adhesive on those areas where neccessary.

REMOVING YOUR HAIR SYSTEM: Using a cotton pad or sponge tip, dab 99% alcohol (or Adhesive Release) at the hairline while slowly peeling back the lace. As the lace begins to lift dab the alcohol under the lace so that it releases from your scalp.

CLEANING YOUR HAIR SYSTEM: Always remember that the best way to clean your hair system is while it is off your head. When you wear a bonded hair system you will have to shower with it on but you should be extremely gentle, as this is not the ideal way to clean the unit. The irst thing you need to do is remove all the tape or glue residue from the foundation. After a period of time it gets embedded in the lace and must be removed before you can shampoo the hair. Simply soak the lace areas where there is residue in a shallow dish filled with Adhesive Release or 99% alcohol for approximately 15 minutes. If you use adhesive release be sure to flush the lace with alcohol after soaking it.

SHAMPOOING A HUMAN HAIR WIG OR HAIR SYSTEM: 1) Using a rinse sprayer like you might have in your shower or at your kitchen sink, rinse the hair from about an inch away from the knot in the direction of the hair towards the ends and in the same direction the hair falls. Do this with cold water to avoid getting the foundation of the wig or the knots wet, which causes them to unravel and the hair to fall out more quickly. 2) Pin the wig to a wig head, pinning it all the way around the base so that it will keep its shape while drying. Taking 1/2" thick sections about 3" wide between your fingers apply shampoo to the hair working from 1" above the knot and work the shampoo towards the ends of the hair. Do this until all the hair is shampoo.  ONLY USE A SHAMPOO DESIGNED FOR COLOR-TREATED HAIR AND DILUTE IT WITH WATER. 3) Let the shampoo sit for no more than 60 seconds and repeat the rinse process being careful to remove all the shampoo. 4) Once all the shampoo is rinsed out, blot the excess water away from the hair with a towel. 5) Lightly wipe the inside of the base of the wig with a towel and then again with a sponge or cloth soaked in 99% alcohol. The alcohol will draw out any excess water or shampoo that has reached the knots, allowing them to dry quickly. 6) Put the wig on your head while it is still wet, making sure that the hairline is the width of the four fingers from the top of your eyebrows and that the temples are approximately three fingers' width from the corner of your eyes. Then slowly comb through the hair starting at tha ends and working towards the roots. Comb and style as you normally would. These steps will insure your wig will come out as you desire without any surprises. It is easiest to part the hair while it is wet to get the desired look.

WHEN THE HAIR SYSTEM IS NOT BEING WORN: Always keep teh wig or hair system pinned to a canvas block when not in use in order to maintain its shape. Make sure the block is the same size as the wig. If too small or too large it can cause the foundation material to stretch and the unit will start to fit improperly on your own head over time. STYLING TIP: To get the hair at the hairline to lay back, use a 1/2" strip of cardboard pinned on top of the back front while the hair is wet and allow the hair system to dry overnight. When the cardboard is removed you will see that it is much easier to style the hair back away from your hair line.