The Art Of Ventilating With Ricky Greenwell
- Posted on 25 January, 2010
- Full Lace Wig
- By Anonymous
This video will show you the basic steps need in ventilating hair into lace.
Oh, hey great s'more came yesterday, huh sure was Wow where'd you get that nifty beard. Well, let me show you um hello. My name is Ricky green well and I'm going to share with you some tips and techniques on ventilating various facial hair pieces. First things. First, I'm going to walk you through some of the simple pieces that you need for ventilating and then I'm going to share with you some techniques on working with hair and lace together. So the first crucial item that you're going to need is a ventilating hook and holder and whatever you use for your ventilating hole or whatever is most comfortable for you. The big key is you're ventilating hook itself. They come in various sizes based on the amount of hair that you're wanting to grab with each ventilation. So your hook and your holder is the biggest process if you've ever latched hooked a rug as a child. It'S a similar process, so you have a leg up, but it's a much smaller scale, but what you're going to be dealing with and then your so once you have your ventilated hook and holder you're going to deal with various types of laces. What I'm going to be ventilating on today, and what we're going to have for demo in the back is a a crowd. What'S referred to as a crowd lace, it is a bigger scale, lace, a little easier to start to learn on, but not what you're going to be making mustaches with it is what we actually put in the Crown's of wigs. It is a diamond shaped pattern, so it's a little bit bigger and you really only see it and mostly for the most part in crowns. What you're going to ventilate your moustaches out of there's two different types of laces here. One is a theatrical lace for facial hair pieces or for front pieces. The other is a film quality piece, and it's just based on its personal preference. Your film quality piece is the more expensive price per yard than what generally your theatrical pieces, and it's just about distance of where you're working from you also have to figure out where you're going to get your hair from. I tend to like to work with wefted hair as opposed to loose hair, and I get most of my hair from local sources like Sally Beauty Supply because they're pretty much everywhere unless I have to deal with a specialty hair. That'S when I custom order and then a lot of times those orders come in on loose hair. The big thing to remember is knowing where your blunt in versus your point in your point ends are the tip of the hair. The blunt end is where it would attach to the scalp. If you were, if you ventilate upside down what happens as you backcomb the hair. Every time you go in to comb the hair, which you don't want to do when you're ventilating, the other set of little simple tools, a type of hammer, I like to use a tacking hammer, as opposed to you, know, claw hammer per se and then just wig Points so that I can actually secure my lace into place and then of just the scissors that you feel comfortable as far as cutting hair with, and I just want to show you three simple examples of pieces that I have ventilated or worked on this piece here In particular, is a hoo Manchu piece that I ventilated probably over 12 years ago, it has gone worked through many shows. It originally started up gray. I have since died it for other productions. It has gone through a lot of productions. It has held up really. Well, it is starting to show a little bit of wear and tear and some of the edges, but it's I mean it has gone through a number of performances and has worked and is lasting, pretty well and it hasn't thinned out really much at all. The next piece is just a simple goatee piece that has, it has been: it's been vented with a highlight into it, so that it is for an you, know, an older actor that has the Grays with the hair color, and it is just a nice example of Saying Banting that is dealing with different hair colors and I have a front piece off of a wig. It'S a nice sample because you really with the black and white sample you get to see the various knots and you can actually see the knot, detail and variation. That'S going to be in there and it's just what would be fronted top of a wig itself. Okay, so now I'm going to share with you the technique of ventilating. First, you want to loop a little bit of hair into between your forefinger and thumb and you're, going to take your ventilating hook, underneath your lace you're, going to let the hook once again grab the hairs that it wants, and you want to make sure that you Have an even tension, you're going to come under the lace, then your hair is going to go to the middle, the bend of the hook you're going to wrap around and then pull through and you're going to pull in the direction. You want your hair to to grow in on whatever your piece is so once again, I'm going to take my hook underneath I'm going to actually let it grab the hair that it wants to keeping even tension to the middle I'm going to wrap around and then Pull through so that I have a nice knot once again, let's speed it up a little bit grabbing the hair roll around in the middle wrapping around and pulling through, and you just keep doing the same process until you have a full piece or a mustache wrap Around and go through, so I'm going underneath my legs, letting it grab hair going to the middle. I'M wrapping around my needle through the hole that I created and pulling it out once again wrap letting it grab the hair wrapping up. Wrapping around going through you'll see that all of my hair is growing in the direction that I'm pulling away from, and you just keep doing this until you have a completed piece. So a double knot, application. So a double knot is I'm taking my needle underneath Elise pulling my hair go through wrap around then I go through a second time the wrap around it's the process of a double knot. Once again, here, our new lace pickup here twists, underneath go around bend coming back around a second time. Here is just a reminder of some of the tools. You'Ll need for the art of ventilating. You'Ll need ventilating hooks and holders appropriate lace for whatever project you're working with Wiig points, so that you can secure that lace to the head block attacking hammer to secure your wig points into your head block or chin block any hair needed for whatever project scissors. So that you can cut that hair comb so that you can work within the hair and pliers so that you can remove the wig points when you are done well now that you know how to tie a simple knot, our hair into lace, you're. Well, on your way to making your own facial hair pieces, one more piece that I want to share with. You is one of my favorite sources for ventilating lace and needle size de mais de Mayo, brothers out of New York. So wonderful people to give a call they'll be happy to help you out with any project so enjoy and then no time at all you'll have a mustache piece custom-built for yourself Wow. Now it's easy. We had fun yes now. You too can make great beard such as these good, bye, bye,
Comments
Action Jacklyn Alopecia Princess: I probably watched around 227 videos on ventilating. This is the only one that actually taught me what I needed to learn. Thank you.
G. stephen: someone give this man a medal for having the camera focused, and not racing through the knot process. others,, please take note.
Eden Marsh: This is the most clear & straightforward ventilating tutorial I have ever watched (& I've seem lots!) Thank you so much! :)
MSSTOKES80: This is by far the BEST ventilating tutorial I've seen. Everyone is too fast and they don't explain their steps. Thank you so much. Now, I can go forth and conquer!!
superhollieann: I had to comment on this to say thankyou so much! I'm studying special effects makeup and hair, and having started my wig making classes I just could not get ventilating and found it so difficult, I've been sitting at home practicing getting so ridiculously frustrated. Your video made it so simple and I've finally got it and my knots are working! Thankyou!
Belle Merc: Wonderful work, thanks for sharing. I love the way you taught about how to use the ventilating needle, so interesting. (Jan.3/15).
Freita Reed: Mr.Greenwell Thank-you, I prescription spectacles and I haven't had them in a while so being able to actually see step by step was wonderful without wearing my spectacles. And I would most definitely recommend you to other people to watch and learn from.
Winkfield: Wow, I just got this as a suggested video and I really think that this was so interesting and incredibly well done. I am not sure I would have ever thought much about this before, but darned if I am not interested now. What a fantastic teacher and demonstrator you are. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Becky Naomi: Great video, thank you! For double knotting, does that just make the piece stronger? And for a full lace wig, what direction would you have the hair grow in for a free part piece?
MsPoshdiva: omg this video was the most detailed, easy to follow, well Lit ventilation piece iv seen! thankyou I'm off to fix the hairlines on all my wigs!!!
GabbyP521: Excellent, detailed, and user friendly. Much appreciated as I work to learn this art.
Steven Shipman: Thanks for this great video! It's so incredibly helpful to see the process illustrated close-up.
Millie Cruz: Thank you for the steps on how to ventilate! I had a hard time figuring out the exact process! Thanks again :-)
Tay Tay: This is the best video by far! I've watched hundreds of ventilating videos and yours actually taught me something! THANK YOU
Jermaine Bullock: Well Ricky,, THANK YOU! I've seen quite a few videos of people ventilating, and I just couldn't catch the concept until I watched this one here!!! THIS IS THEE VIDEO FOR VENTILATING NEWBIES LIKE ME!! Your demonstrating using a "beginner type lace/netting" ,made out to be the best example for me, along with explaining that "wrap around" step very clearly right before pulling thru the loop. Can't wait to go purchase a #4 , So, Hey once again I cant say Thank You enough Take Care!
LillyLaRose: I love your video Ricky! I'm starting out with synthetic hair too and it is really hard to work with but it's cheap and I can get a lot of it. Your video shows the process the best I think of all the ones on YouTube, thank you! But I'm having trouble with the last part when I pull the hair through the loop, the rest of the hair I'm holding in my left hand will bunch up and separate! Then I loose speed having to flatten, and loop the hair again. Am I holding the hair wrong or too tight?
ILuv Him: This is the best video ever! You're an awesome,awesome,awesome,awesome instructor thank you so much. You helped me out big time.
M Matthews: thank you for making this process easy to learn!!! So glad I found your video
True&Blue: Very simply demonstrated!!! I can't wait to practice... thank you.
Gustavo Cuallo: Thank you, really really thank you for this video. I´ve been looking for diferents ventilation's videos and this is the first one wich its VERY clear and make me understand what I need. Again, thank you :D !
Amber Murray: The 94 people that disliked just can't follow (simple) instructions... thank you❤ literally amazing and your voice is so calm and soothing
ItsMeMsVee: Ricky you are simply A.MA.ZING. By far the BEST ventilating video here on youtube. Very clear, concise, and expertly explained. A million and one thank you's!!!!!!!
pinkroses912: Four and a half years later and this video still delivers! Thanks so much for this.
blingSapphire: Excellent. Your instructions are clear and precise. You make it look so easy. Though in reality I hope it's as easy as it looks. I'll definitely be practising. Thank you for sharing.
Michael-Patrick: You are awesome , I have been ventalating for about a year . I want you to know that I have had to learn everything the hard way and how to get compfortable while im in the middle of the proccess. I just want to thank you ,and I could never tell you how you showing me the double knot has changed my world in making wigs and not having them shed. Really I can't thank you enough...... Oh B.T.W. you really are a hot bear. Hugs and Tugs Patrick
vlal28: Thank you soooo much for making this video! Really helpful.
KingsKid2020: Wow! Thank you so much for the video, it was clear, concise, and to the point. I anticipate your next video.
Jacqueline Baidoo: Thank you Ricky!!! you are a very good teacher. keep up the good works
Queen Dee: Super helpful. Thanks for showing it slowly and close up!
zr girl (Oh'cee): awesome dude, thanks so much for this video. i could never understand the process of ventilating. now thanks to you i can finally make my lace frontal.....thanks a million.
sdoneal12: Hi Ricky! Thank you SO much for this video! I just have a question about ventilating (or how to ventilate) a skin cap on a human hair wig. I pulled out a lot of the hair in a detangling session and now I need to repair it. I thought if I somehow thread the hair in a tiny needle and pulled it through the holds and then glued it down underneath. I don't know any other way...LOL. PLEASE PLEASE HELP! Thanks!
Will Campbell: I always like to watch this video. So informative and a joy to watch. May I ask where I can purchase a similar hook holder?
Carol D: Thank you so much for sharing this and not trying to sell a class! <3
L J M: thank u for ths demo u are a great example of what a professional teacher is supposed to be u made it so easy to learn.
evespower1: "Like" this comment if you are watching this in 2018 because you are sick of buying lace front wigs, need that custom hairline, and it's THE BEST video you have come across so far...THANKS Ricky!
Marjoni Tripp: Simple easy video lots of knowledge just gained thank you so much!
Pri P: mesmo sem entender o idioma aprendi muito.Gratidão!
Daysha64: Thank's for explaining the needle movement, I finally get it!
TheSammyJo1987: now it all seems so easy! Thanks so much for this video, I couldn't find anything like this anywhere and I've been searching for days! NEW CAREER HERE I COME! lol
AAEA: I actually think I'll be able to do this...yep, in the near future I plan on making a lace wig just to protect my natural hair and just have fun! Thank you for this tutorial!
Sunshine Angel: Excellent! The best demonstration ive seen thus far. Thx!
Jenny Castro: OMG thank you!! finally a detail video most videos ive seen do it too fast makes it impossible to learn how to do this
Michael P.: This is the best video that I have seen on ventilating, Really could see what you were doing. Thank you so much. Mike
stillirise: AWESOME video. Thank you for sharing this with the youtube community. I am definitely going to try this.
Brionna George: Brionna George Thank you sooooo much for this video there are so many videos on how to ventilate, but none of them actually explain the technique!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
TheBeatitudeBeauty: I love this vid! Ricky you make a great teacher. Where can i purchase the lace from?
Bleu_jasmine1: the video is great and very informing. Thanks for slow-mo in doing the process very helpful[ the first i saw]. How many packs of hair does it take to make a full lace wig? What kind of lace net did you use? cost? and where to find it? Plez response back soon as possible :)
Shae McCoy: This is the best video I’ve seen on ventilation EVER!! Omg he is the best teacher.
Carlissspices: Just find your channel, and I love it. A question for you, probably the same question everyone is asking. Where do you buy the lace from? That's seem to be a world secret. Could you tell me what company sell the different lace? Thanks for your Vid's
Yuliu GD: This is the best video I've seen, you explain exactly how to do the knots. Where do you find the lace base ? I live in europe in Italy, Thanks in advance.
Taiwo Martins: You are a life saver. Most YouTube's were too fast in their explanation and didn't zoom in properly.
Carribean Nikkei: Great detailed video! Please upload more thank you in advanced. Oh & ive subscribed to your channel
Everlasting42: Thank you....I finally can see how it's done✋❤
Bella: Finally... a video u can clearly see and understand!!!! Thank u so much
eve pokua: Thank you for this video. I am having the same problem as Samantha Reed above. But I am determine to get through. Sometimes it works for me but others it does not. That's cos' I am confused with how you rotate the needle for making the knots. I hope to get through this. Don't want to give up. Thanks for your video.
Chantel Marie: by far the best video i found that i could clearly see all the steps thank you so much!
Yuliu GD: Thank you very much. I hope to start as soon as possible my first lace.
Rara Avis: Great tutorial, thank you!
Brandy Ross: Best ventilating i have seen in my life hands down
Picking Belle: great tutorial. just what I was looking for.
Rose Rafaela: THANK YOU!!! APPRECIATE IT. WELL DONE!
carlota confusao: pena que nao entendo ingles mas aprendi muito com a forma de lacar o fio de fio de cabelo e puchar para lacar e dar o no`bem explicado thanks de brasil
T. Scott: Wow...thank you so much for passing this information along. I was getting frustrated looking at other vids where I only saw the finished product, had to hear about someone's hairloss, or buy their stupid dvd. Many, many thanks.
mizzpurdy4018: Awesome video, very clear A+++ Could you share or possibly message me and let me know where to get the lace, it seems like the companies I have ordered from send me the type of lace sold in fabric stores and it tears easily. Again great video, hope theres more to come.
Lacehairwigs: this is great can you show us how to do all the other types of knots
scholastic01: how do you determine how much space to leave when venting? & how do you determine the density?
Oxana B: How do you secure the knots? or do they just stay put after this? :)
Mirian Cardoso: Excelent Class!! Thank you!!
Natasha j: Best video!! On YouTube ! Everyone else goes to fast! Thank you thank you!
Aleishaisbeauty01: Amazing quality video. Thank you.
C: You have an awesome Video and it’s the best one I have found but I’m still confused I can get the needle and the hair through the hole but after that I can’t seem to twist it and I’m not not sure what I’m doing wrong
Samantha Mz. Lace Burks: @rickyg439 Thank's Ricky for the insight it worked more so than not. I will be practicing consistantly until I perfect this craft. I wish you had more vids. Anywho thanks a bunch again. Oh yeah I started wit the synthetic jus because I knew it would be a lil more of a challenge to ventilate.
Ray Padilla: Ricky; Thank you for your vid. Question; can you tell me where guy get all you supplies for the art of ventilating? Thank you Ray
bbrabant: I used this party to help me create a straight hair front for a curly wig. She has a widows peak and pulls her hair back to a headband, then has tight curls. It turned out really well!
Gia Santoni: Great video! Where can I get large pieces of crown lace from?
bellaxanhair: i loved your video i must have watched 100 other videos that explain this topic but only yours helped me through it thankyou so much .
Diamond Pink: Yes finally someone that take their time to show the lace part yay
Thias Tekai: Thank You! Much Needed!!!
E_mailMeLater: WOW, this is a good ventilating video. When you loop the hair in one hand, is the hair longer on one side? From what i understand from your video I DONT want to use the wrong end of the hair for the knot. I would think having one end shorter would make the hair look super think at the root and thin toward the bottom.
Ricky Greenwell: Alcone and De Meo Brothers are two great sources for lace and needles
Cynthia Garcia: I’m trying to figure out how to make a pull through topper. Do you think you would ever show how to make one?
mrs fabulous: Hi there. thank you for replying to my recent question. I am using 1pc Ventilating needle 1-2):length: 12mm. easy hook 1-2strands hair per time; (use for Skin,Toupee & Lace net); 1pc Ventilating needle 2-3):Length 18mm. easy hook 2-3 strands hair per time;(use for Lace net etc.) Am i using the wrong needles of is it just that im not doing it properly? Pls help!
Sasha-Shae: Hi there! Where exactly do you get your needles/hooks and holders as well as the wig head blocks??
ILoveToScrub: how do you make the hook not catch on the lace when you are pulling it through after you have caught the hair on it? thanks
Ricky Greenwell: I am looping the hair back I hold about an inch of hair just enough to create a loop but not enough to create a long tail back on itself.
Dorothy Brown: Im expanding the wig division of my business, the video is very helpful
tammy5966: very nice I was wondering where did where did she get the hook from and the fabric
Samantha Mz. Lace Burks: Thank you Ricky for this, I have come so far since my post to your video.
sanyuable: thx Ricky , best teacher of the year .
Liz Lele: Thanks! What should I do with the tail end of the hair I ventilate? I snipped it close to the knot and it feels spikey
Nrala Janvier: Hello, what would be the difference between the single and double knot?? When would I need the single vs needing the double? Thank you
Keyanna Serf: Omg thank you soooo much for this!!!!!
BeingKrystle: Honestly!! I ve only gotten to 3:24 'the materials' section and I'm sooo excited about this...I feel so informed already!!! OMg OMG (so sorry but I'm excited) I already know Im going to Micheals, Joans or whatever store I can tomorrow to get my hands on these items...okay I need to finish watching...but seriously THANKS in advance for your tutorial!
Desire McKnight: Awesome job!!
Carolyn Best: thanks...however, when venting do you vent every row or every other row, or every hole or every other hole (you get my drift). What is your pattern of venting to get that nice "flow" to a unit when it looks like a person "runs their fingers thru their hair"? Is it different directions to venting certain parts of the unit?
Owen Artucilla: sir you precisely got my ways how i wanted to do it in learning how to vent thank u and mabuhay ....from philippines....
Noxious Bunny: great video! Are you supposed to fold the hair in half or just a little?
A_World _Full_Of_ Lies: Wow Thanks Ricky!! :) I think I got this now!
Ashley NM: thank you! what kind of lace is that?
Jaye L: When you make your loop to hold in your fingers do you loop near where the hair was cut from the weft or in the middle of the strands?