How To Make A Wig Start To Finish! | Diy Lace Closure Wig
- Posted on 29 November, 2017
- Closure Wig
- By Anonymous
Hi, Babes! Here is how to make a wig start to finish. I haven't done a wig-making video in a while, so I thought I'd show the process of how I make my DIY lace closure wigs lately. Learn how to make a wig step-by-step with my detailed tutorial.
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Hey everyone welcome back to the brilliant beauty, it's Jody and today we're gon na learn how to make a wig together. So I hope you enjoy don't forget to subscribe, so for this tutorial I'll be using a 4 by 4 lace, closure and 4 bundles of Brazilian straight hair be sure to check out my proper hair tutorial. If you want your hair at this color, I just uploaded it, so you need a wig head with the same circumference as your head. Mine is about 22 and a wig stand. You also need a wig cap. My fav is the mesh dome cap with stretch which also comes in an extra large if you need it bigger and, of course, needle and thread. This is a sea needle all the items I use will be in one place in my Amazon store, so I'll link. It below alright, let's get started step 1, so your closure or your lace, frontal down if you have one, pull all the hairs out of the way with a rubber band and pin the closure into place on your wig cap. Using T pins like this now take your needle and thread and sew the back of the closure down on the wig cap. I will sew the back and the sides down separately so that my closure stays where I put it, but for now just focus on sewing. The back down as close to the edge as possible, now sew down the sides of the closure. Whenever you finish sewing cut off the excess thread, tie a knot to secure and cut okay. Now that our closure is in place, we know exactly where we want everything to be perfect step to begin sewing your bundles onto your wig cap, starting in the back. I first Pierce the needle through the wedding and then through the cap just to get a secure base going. Then I loop around the wedding throughout the rest, remember to never put the needle through the elastic around the cap. Your cap may not be stretching anymore once you're done. If you do that, and then your wig may not fit correctly, you guys will notice that I just do the simplest sewing technique. Just looping the thread around the weft, nothing special. I just make sure I pulled tightly and I'm good now when I'm ready to sew another row of hair. I grab the same bundle that I'm working on flip it over and continue sewing the hair, and this is how I minimize shedding on my wig but not cutting any of my bundles until it's absolutely necessary. It may take you a while to get a hang of it, but even I when I haven't made a wig in a while, I need a little bit of practice before I can start sewing really fast. So just take your time, don't rush the process make sure you're comfortable first, so y'all see how awkward this can be, especially when you're, left-handed and you're sewing the other way and you have to sew backwards. Sometimes the trick is to always find a comfortable position and when I finish my thread again, I knot it and clip the excess. So to save a lot of time, you can definitely have a lot of pre threaded needles on hand. This is how I add one bundle on to the next on the wig cap. I just grab the hair and continue sewing right where I left off, and here's two bundles of my four installed very closer together. If you have less bundles, you can leave a little bit more space in between the tracks, alright guys. So once I've installed about half of my hair by doubling the wefts, I use a single track for the rest of my sewing. So, as a rule of thumb, I double the weft in the back single in the front double in the back single in the front, a double and in case you guys are wondering whether to sew over the wefts or under it really does not matter. You guys. Just do what's comfortable for you also, as I get closer to my closure, where my wig will lay near my temples. I stop doubling up on the hair and I also cut the track when I get to the edge of the cap, so this makes my wig like extra flat in the front, so I'm definitely cutting my weft up as it goes to the front. So he could lay flat and seamless as we get to our very last piece of hair. You want to make sure you blend it in with the closure by sewing the hair around the very edges of the closure, and that also makes the hair lay flat. And if you have hair left over just fill in the gaps that you think can use a little more hair step, three cut off the excess cap. Since we have a lace closure, we want to turn the cap over and cut out the u-shape where the closure already is, and here's the inside of our wig. Our hard work has definitely paid off now. Step four is to style your hair first we're gon na flat iron. The hair then cut off the extra lace in the front. Then we're going to cut some layers in the hair to layer. My hair, I use a razor comb which is super cheap. I get it from my local beauty supply. I just use it to frame my face. I'M not really gon na cut off too much of my length Step, five, which is optional but definitely recommended by me. I install wig combs or an elastic band. On my wigs. I get these from Amazon, which I'll link below combs help my wigs stay secure and lay flat. I install two combs on each side, none in the back because they're uncomfortable. I also never use all of the combs at once. I use wigs as a protective style. Personally, so whenever the combs start to bother me, I just take them out. You can also use an elastic band in the back to keep your wig secure instead of the combs all right, guys, last step so step 6 prepare your hair for your wig and then put it on so I'll. Take you through my process. So my natural hair is braided down with a part in the middle, and I do have a wig cap on I'm gon na slick, my edges down and this time I'm not trying to use any gel. I'M gon na use curl cream for a Marc Anthony and my leftover aloe vera, gel that I use for my skin care. Then I tie my hair down for about 5 minutes to set it now. The only thing left to do is to put my wig on. I put the combs into my braids and I make sure they're comfortable and my wig is laying flat if I need a little extra help. I put some eyeshadow on my part to help blend with my wig cap. I like this over concealer because it just gives a more a natural look. It blends in with the lace and it doesn't look like a thick layer of product. Then I use a little mousse over my closure to get that hump down a little bit. I love a lot of body moves lately. Okay, one last thing guys: I promise you know how I like my long hair straight and super flat. It'S just my look. I understand that some of you, like more volume, so an optional step you can do - is to go in with some route. Volumizing spray, this one's by topic, and you can bump the roots a little bit to give you like more volume at the roots and here's. The finished product, I swear, you guys I'm ready for anything the wind could blow whatever. I hope you guys enjoyed this detailed video if you want my purple hair check out my tutorial. Thank you guys so much for watching
Comments
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Austin Martin: Super impressive video you are very talented. Was looking into making a wig for my mother she has brain cancer an u make it look easy, hope I can try to replicate what u did. nice editing, hair styling an wig making, the tips. Ur very pretty an that wig look good on ya.
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Cass: This is actually the *BEST* tutorial I’ve watched and I’ve watched soo many vids on how to make a wig. Thank you very much.
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ckeekyzekey: I just wanted to watch this because I want to make a convincing wig for a video, but this tutorial looks so helpful and simple I just had to let you know. Good job! You're a really good teacher.
EatMyMystic: I have a cosplay I needing a wig for and this is 100% what I need! Color in all
Ash Heaven: This is a great tutorial! Thank you for uploading! I like how you showed us how to style it too. I saw that you used Brazilian hair for your wig. I am not sure if I want to splurge on human hair yet. Are there any synthetic bundles that you recommend for a beginner wanting to try this method out for a DIY cosplay wig? About how much hair would you need to make a full wig? How can you tell how many bundles you might need? What are the differences in strength that sewing around the wefts give you as opposed to sewing through wefts or gluing? I saw another tutorial that glued the wefts. It seemed less time-consuming, but I felt that it would be messy or fall apart.
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itsbriannat: Looks so easy up until you try it yourself
Morgan Luvs: I’ve was looking for a hobby to do, and I find it. I always want try this and makeup. Thank you for going step by step .
Tess Parsons: The purple hair looks so good on you! I really want to make a wig. Your tutorial is awesome, thank you!
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Yonnette Jo: this video is great, step by step, clear visuals, great pacing, awesome color. Thank you for sharing this. I feel more comfortable before I make my first wig!
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Tiffany Ann: Saving this vid for my beauty supply customers who want to learn how to make wigs!
Rane dae: You do gorgeous work, lady! Thanks for a clear lesson in how to make this happen.
Jade Cheatham: I've watched hundreds of videos on how to make lace closure wigs. This one by far is the most informative video I've watched. Beautiful end results!
Caribbean Girly: I feel so confident now to make a wig. thanks for the vid <3<3
Collin Bartsch: The results look amazing! You slayed it
Justine A: The first video to make it easy. Usually video fail to say to measure your head. First time I just assumed the cap would stretch.
Lashonay Wiley🌍: That wig is totally you!!! The slayage is real girly...
Nicole Beauty & Guts Gurru: I have a silly question! I want to start doing wigs, but I thought wigs had hair sewed in strand by strand lol someone told me that..so when you run your hands through it can you see and feel the tracks on how you layered them? I hope this makes sense
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Whitelinefever: I think for my next wig for my collection i'm going to use this tutorial to make my own. Love it! :D
Sparkle Love: Thank you I have been thinking about getting a wig but I don't want to spend alot on a really good one but I don't want a cheep one because it's crappy I am new to wigs so this was a very big help I plan on trying to make my own
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Jennifer Burgett: You make it look so easy!!
Luxurious Glamoúr: Sis the best video I have watched that does not intimidate me, I been so scared to try wig making and hair ain't my forte but after this. I'm doing this!. Thank you girl so much
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Kiikii Monae: I made my first wig thanks to you and it looks AMAZING
Miss Shady: By the time you bought all that stuff to make the wig, wouldn’t be easier to just go and buy one?
1Shavi: I love the end result and the color! Thanks for another great tutorial!
Shanelle Francisco: You are amazing! I'll definitely do this on my next vacation. Thanks for the pro tips!
Lindsay Cariad: Damn, girl, ur talented !
caitlin williams: this was a huge help i have been having hair loss going to try this
A S: I use the same caps, and I'm always careful about not going through the elastic, but by the time I'm finished, it's loose.. Idk where I would have went through the elastic. Does it make a difference that instead of sewing back and forth at the bottom first, I sew from one side of the closure all the way to the other side? I do that so it's easier to pull into a pony or hide tracks when the wind blows.
Rozaline Nelhams: Gorgeous color. I love it great from summer and I love bright and colors that stand out. I love load colors to cheer people up,
Colleen: Very lovely and mature young lady, articulate and well mannered. Her beauty is more than skin deep.
canadianmagickstar: Guuurrrlll your soo gorgeous!! I'm a gay man and love watching wigs being made and you did an amazing job!
Sophia Mgaya: Very helpful my mom will be pleased when I make her a wig like this
Charlene Edmond: I think we want to seek this makeup look in a tutorial too girl lol ☺️
TBJ Stylist7: Thank you for doing this tutorial. It was very easy to follow. The easiest one by far that I have seen on YouTube. Great for a beginner like myself. Please keep doing videos like this in the future. I know it will help us beginners out in the long run.
Michelle Monraz: So beautiful I want to try and start making them ! If I were to make one like this how much will it go for ?
Lailah Morenita: This year i really want to step out of my comfort zone, you definitely inspired me with this purple hair I LOVE IT
Catherine Fisher: This is so awesome!!! Thank you so much for this kickass tutorial!!!
Alicia Jones: Yay another video! The color is so freaking pretty! Thank you for linking everything in your Amazon Store! =D
Dani Baybe: Looks so good! How many bundles did you use?
violet: You look amazing in it
Exaucee & Gladyce: Am planning to make my own wig and this is the help I needed thank you for uploading
Crystal Jorge: I love your videos! I just happen to see your video when looking for how to dye your hair purple at home… and I saw you with your beautiful purple hair. Now I’m hooked girl!!! You just inspired me. Thank you. I always dyed my own hair at home, never did it at a salon. So I wanted do something different, want reinvent myself now that I’m 51 yrs old. I saw this beautiful purple color Called “ Royal Opulence” from Schwarzkopf , now I’m torn between this purple color you have on. But thank you again for your sharing your craft!
the clueless: omg it looks amazing!! events im not going to make one myself it was so interesting to watch xx
KittyRose: Amazing work on this wig and on this video !
luvelatte: Omg it looks so beautiful! Great job!
Daja Johnson: One of the best tutorials ever! love the purple
Elizabeth Vasquez: Awesome job! It looks cute. I wanna make one too this video was super helpful wish me luck ladies.
jessiejfan23: looks amazing! Love the colour!
PINK IV: Thank you so much for this tutorial. I really needed this
Rochelle Hurenkamp: This was so informative, thank you! <3
Bertha Francois: Amazing! How do you sew in the elastic band to make it tighter in the back?
Erica: You are So pretty! great tutorial and the video editing was so nicely done! Amazing job!
Scouty D: This is good for cosplay thank you!!!
Kesha TV: You did an amazing job
Che Erin: Not a shocker but ur even more beautiful with the scarf on if only i could look like that in my bonnet haha
tay: The talent omg I wish I had the patience
Bobbie: Great video and easy to follow! Thank you for taking the time to make this.
JusTee: Thank you so much!! Always on point with your videos
Star Gabriel: It looks amazing! i wish I had the artistic skills you have to make stuff look beautiful lol
Tracy Reed: After watching your video, I'm definitely going to try and make my own.
Chloe Chamberlain: Wowwww turned out so pretty!! Purple is gorgeous on you!
Booking Jourdan: wow you made it so perfect, like it looks sooo good and natural! What closure ???!!! <3
ashleyo413: You are so beautiful. I can't, I honestly cannot
DAPERFECTGLOW GLOW: Thank you sooo much I’ve tried with Tutorials and failed but sooo excited to say with your help i did it right thank you
Tracy-Lynn McCoy: This is awesome. I'd like to try making my own wigs. I live in a super hot climate (in the Sumner)/super cold in the Winter, does making a wig exactly like you did in this tutorial result in a wig that gets uncomfortably hot? If so, is there a way to make a wig that won't be uncomfortably hot in 90+ degree (f) summer heat?
Maba Sophie: Thanks for the tutorial, I think I'm definitely going to try it out
Shaday ashleyy: This is really a beginner video I love it
sarah 1: You are so beautiful!!! I loved this tutorial you really killed it. Wish u luck in everything