How-To: Layer Wigs / Weaves ( Simple & Easy )
- Posted on 22 September, 2013
- Full Lace Wig
- By Anonymous
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Okay, so this video is going to be a tutorial on how to layer your wigs or your weaves or whatever, when you first get them now. This particular wigs that I have on is into one, and I will be reviewing. It - is from classic lace wigs. It is a light yaki texture, but I'll get into all that for the review before right now. Before I did a review, I wanted to cut it to show you guys today. I promised that I would do a review on how to cut your or your wigs or whatever you choose to wear when you first get them cuz. You know when you first get these things they're not like this out of the package, and you know there. There are no layers, as you can see, this unit is 22 inches. So it's it's pretty long, but it's not as long as I usually wear you guys know. I usually wear about 24. I think the longest I ever had was 30 so and I'm only 5'4. So my hair is usually SuperDuper long, but for those who want a little less length we're gon na base it, I'm basically gon na show you the basic way to do. You know layers or whatever. Now, as you can see, if I do this, this kind of shows me where I want this bang piece to be at some point and here right here, since this is like my long straight piece, I want the layers to start from my chin and they're gon Na go all the way down, so what you're going to need is your gon na need a regular comb of any sort that you choose and I have some cutting shears that are not in here, but these were in here now. These are some the ninja trophy stainless, steel or ones they have the little. I don't know the little rubber things, so they won't clack together. I have two pairs of these and then I have a regular pair of shears that I use to like cut open packages. Then sometimes I'll layer with those, but these are super duper short. I have seen tutorials where people have used paper, scissors and stuff like that, and that's not the best thing to use, especially if you buy expensive, hair or an expensive wig. You don't want cut it with something that is cheap because it tears the hair, it doesn't cut it which leads into split in so that hair. Every time you may die it or Flatiron. It gets worse and worse to the point. We'Re gon na have to keep cutting it, so I would say, invest into a pair of shears because you will your hair will. Thank you later. Even with you know your real hair, you don't want to cut it with something. That'S cheap or I'm gon na say cheap, because sometimes cheap is good, but something that is not of quality, don't cut a $ 200 wig with five dollar shears or scissors, because you're gon na see it so um we're going to start on this side and and Work away to decide now what I usually do is, I just you know, come out everything that I want and we're gon na start long and then we're gon na work our way into what we want and I'm gon na just do that for people who, don't Necessarily know what they're doing I can do this in one fell swoop and it's okay, but you know when I was learning um we were taught you know you start off long, because you can always take off more, but you can't add any. So if you take off too much yeah, you don't want to mess up a wig, so I usually just take just the front cuz. I'M only gon na frame the front, and that's about this much I'm on the rest of that is gon na be just like. It is because I don't like too much hair off now. This is a 22 inch. You can easily turn the 22 inch into a 18 inch if you cut it wrong: okay or sometimes 16. I'Ve seen it so since we're gon na start from here, then we're just gon na take it you're gon na put your shears at an angle and you're. Just gon na cut down like this and really small, quick strokes and it's gon na start to take off the hair. Don'T be scared, you know, don't be afraid, isn't you going you're gon na see it in the Cape now, as you can see now that kind of gave me a guideline to where the rest of them are gon na pretty much go at this point you know So now it has more of a you know, has more of a cut to it. It looks it frames my face a little bit more than a day before when it was just like Morticia Addams trade. So then you're gon na go in that same spot again. You'Re gon na take off some more okay, and you see, starting to seeing like see like this part, now is shorter. Then this part - and you see how it all flows together, though it's one unit, it's not any gaps or anything, and that's pretty much it like there is no big secret. There is no big thing to it. So when you pull all of this forward, it has a it's a graduation now you know so compare that to this side. You know and it's just something light in Airy, and you know something small, nothing too crazy. Now, what I usually will do at this point is I'll: go in to start to go into this area and I'll match this side with right here. So we'll just take this and we're gon na just go here hold on y'all cuz, I'm doing this on camera. I cannot see you're gon na just go here. We'Re not gon na take all this off we're gon na take some off, and what this is gon na do is it's just gon na give the hair more of a more of a volume, and it's not gon na look so pin straight. It'S gon na have a little texture to it. What you want like this, you see like how it has a little texture in here now then it's just being straight, and you would just do this until you finish the sides, so I'm just gone into. I wan na pee got ta pee. Okay. Now you see you have some nice pretty layers, they move they're, not too much. You know it doesn't take much it's not like rocket times. You know it's just it takes patience and it takes practice because I would say practice on some cheap air that you may have or cheap old. You part you don't want now for the front. It'S this all honestly depends on you in what you want pretty much. Um as far as your bank is concerned, because I like mines to be a little on a longer side, although some people like theirs on the shorter side, so it just depends. So you just take this hair and you put it you just give yourself their Leah. You know all in place and then you take about as much as your your your fingers can handle, which would be this much for me. If you got bigger hands, then it may change now you're gon na start. This, like I said it, depends on you want, but I'm gon na start mine at my nose. So it's gon na start here and it's gon na go down so you're gon na start here and then you gon na just start to cut and you're gon na cut out an angle because you don't want it too long and you don't want it too short. So now you see at this point, this is starting to look like my other one. You know like it has because when you start from the nose, remember you're gon na move the hair out of your face. So you don't want it to be too long and you don't want it too short. Now now you have your guideline from where your hair was and then you're gon na take like you did on the other side about as much as you need like this, and you see there's already layers in it because of what I just clicked already so now, You'Re just going to take it and do exactly what you did on this side to this, so you're, just gon na simply take take. It start from your guide line and you're gon na go and then you're gon na take this I'm gon na do the bottom and then you're gon na go and again here and on this side. You'Re not gon na do as much as you did on this side only because this is a swoop and you don't want it to get thin. That'S not the look you're going for and remember this still applies. If you have a middle part - and your part is on the other side of your head, it's all the same standard procedure. It just depends on how much hair you do want to cut off. Remember it's not no wrong or right way to do it. Unless it's choppy, then that's not, which one but other than that you know you just want to get some basic body. This hair is not the fullest, but it is a little thicker than my other one was so you know remember that too it's not. It depends because you're drooling, oh you, don't want it this, putting layers in your hair as body so and adds movement and remember if that's not what you want, then keep it, how it is and only cut the front if you want some body and some movement And just to study the other, then you know this is a great easy way to do that without happen, to go to a shop or go somewhere and get it done by someone now usually I'll go half way around my head. I'D never do the back and the reason why I mean I can obviously take this off and do the back of our Joe's too. But that's not what I'm trying to do. I only want it in the front and on the sides. Okay, so we're gon na. Do about that much and y'all should see all the hair that is in my lap right now, but it doesn't make me feel in you, like, usually when I cut hair depending on what it is you're just like. Oh, I hate all that good hair, but no, I don't feel in this type of way about it, because look how great it looks now like it has much more body in it. It has much more movement in it. It looks more natural than it did before. We started when we started the video. You know you can do that now, it's you know. It has more of a unnatural appearance to it versus what it did before, and it just takes a little bit of cutting a little bit of layers and a little bit of patience. So remember use your face as a guideline. You want to start from under your chin on this side, and you want to start from the middle between your nose and your mouth on this side or, if you want it longer, you would start probably between your between your lips, so yeah, that's pretty much it And I will be I'm about to do the review for this week now, but we have any questions or anything. Let me know and if you are interested in this wig, it's on classic lace, wigs and look out for my review for it coming soon. So I will talk to you guys later and you have any questions. Let me know - and this is all the hair that I did cut off so it didn't seem like I cut off a lot, but it was a nice amount. It wasn't horrible, though you know, I've cut way more often in other wigs, but you don't want to cut too much off because remember this wig is only 22 inches, so you don't want to make it into a teen or accident. You know on purpose, so yeah I'll talk to you guys later
Comments
alexis jarae: Finally. Instructions made simple and easy. Guideline points and the importance of proper shears. Thank you for this. An off topic note: you are gorgeous, and I don't just mean your face. Thank you again.
Moira: Loved this thank you- gonna layer my wig tomorrow ❤️
Patricia Taylor: Great Job! I've been trying to learn how to layer my straight wigs. Now I know what to do. I have so many old wigs to learn on.
Candice Quick: This is SUCH a perfect tutorial!!! THANK YOUUUUUUUU!!!!!!
Dazzling Unicorns Store: This video has changed my life. I just finished my wig and it is fab hunny. Thank you 4 this
Vanika Vaughn: Love this wig! thanks for the tutorial .
Shannyn Martin: First of all, you are soo pretty!! I've been trying to do layers like this on every wig I've bought so far and I always mess it up!! can't wait to try it the way you explained with my next wig
Patricia Hopkins: I'm so happy that I stumbled across your video ! You explained everything so clearly ( unlike all the other videos I've watched ) I am a new wig wearer due to cancer And I don't feel comfortable yet wearing them because they need to be thinned out or layered etc. your video was totally awesome b cuz u made it seem so easy ! Thank you! Now I wish you would show how to cut a wig shorter ! Lol
Dani Tay: I cut my wig too short on accident, still looks cute though. Using this video to help make my next wig look better lol. Thank you for the video! Wish you could cut my wig for me
Nickole Dougherty: Thank you for this video!! Worked perfectly! ❤️❤️❤️
alicia brown: Super cute! Thanks for layering 101. You did the best tutorial.
Tenisha Parrow: LOVE the hair!! The tutorial was very well put together...plain and simple..:-)
Melanie Cooper: Great tutorial! Very easy to understand. Thanks!
Alexis Day: so beautiful!.. I'm so scared to do it myself, I dont want to ruin my wig lol
thingatchu: I'm 5 ft 2 and I ordered the 30 inch. Go big or go home. I am so glad I found you. Subscribed FOREVER!
Asharria McKinley: Thanks for this awesome video because I was so afraid to layer my hair but this video give me so much confidence and I did see a difference with my hair and face....
Rosie Posie: Thank you so much it helped a lot much appreciated you are gorgeous and so is the hair subbing :-)
brownsugar 44: I know that you made this video 5 years ago but I just watched it. You gave me the courage to cut my straight yaki hair and put some layers in it! Thank you for make this type of video!
Kenzie Hargrave: I tried this on my hair, I don't own any wigs, but instead of going half way up, I just started maybe a few inches above my ends for a simple trim, and this worked really nicely, thanks! :)
Skull Sky: This is so helpful I really like the way you cut looks natural and slim thanks a bunch!
Lovey Agumya: Wow.. you've come a long way. Love seeing this. It helped me out for sure.. n I live the Moschino doll you've blossomed into! Go 'head girl
Krista Lubers: Your so beautiful, inside and out. The help you have given me right now...I can't even tell you what it means. I am a white woman..I have Lupus..lost my hair 10 years ago because of it.live been wearing wigs ever since..I don't have a perimeter with baby hair :( so, I don't know how to make my lace wigs look natural. I never thought of the concealer ides for the part! Please help with any advice. Your a doll!
VirgoHarmony 9: So glad I ran across this video! Thank you, now I can cut my sew in myself.
Ahmyla Bellamy: I am so great full and refreshed at this video, because other gurus will style the HELL out of their weave and leave me chopped and screwed! Thank you queen!
Hello Green: I don't even wear a wig and now I know a few tips for cutting my hair. You're a beauty professional. You are. In case you didn't already know.
Cynthia Colucci: THIS IS PERFECT !!!!! GONNA DO MINE !! =)
Truda Johnson: Excellent tutorial!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Steph J: That's hair is bad ass!!!! I love it!!! Thank you. I'm gonna try this. I'm always scared to cut my units, so almost always wear high ponytails.I will give this a try. Thanks again
Carlynn Nichole: i love it!!! I already knew the cutting technique, but I am sooo interested in the wig....I got the website, but is that a full lace??? It is GORGEOUS!!!
NaYanda Lugaro: I Love this tutorial! Thank you
Eyes on u Kimberly: Beautiful, thank you!
M.O. Smith: This wig looks so good!!!
CravingNaturalHair: You really helped me with this video! Thanks a lot
xokarine: THANK YOU! No one takes the time to explain this step by step, they just speed up the cutting part so thank youuu!
Shelly Jackson: Thanks! I am getting ready to cut my Bisa wig...I was not sure how to start. Good tutorial!
Aulani Plumeria: Great tutorial make it look so easy if I get enough courage and watch this more maybe I can do it☺️
sindeee2: VERY detailed & informative....Thanks!
MelissaSue1998: Okay honey you just made that look too easy! Beautiful job, how do you keep your natural hair, which is braided ik, so flat though my hair is as long as your natural hair and couldn't imagine what it would end up looking like! Love your videos! ❤
Beauty Beasting It!: Great tutorial!
Kayla: I love this! you had me at "Mortisha Adams straight" lmao im planning on installing crochet braids for the firs time and i wanted to make sure i learn how to cut some layers :) very helpful thank you!
Queenofweaves: This wig is LAID! It looks so natural.
vickiamour: Your hair is always on point whether we've or natural.... Especially in this video yas!
libbyrock123: Ugh your hair is perfect, how in the WORLD? I'm jealous!
jessica simms: i really just can't get over how natural that looks. so cute!
Jocelyn F: Great job, thanks so much.
Kei Chin: Thank you, I slated my new weave
Sophia Noronha: Love this it was so helpful
BeYOUtiful NishaTae: WOW, you made that look easy!
Irisha [email protected]: Malibu dollface you are on fleek sweety! I watch all of your video's and im looking forward to watch more :)
Nikon Girl: OMG that is a gorgeous wig!
Pamela McCray: I've learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing you knowledge.
Lisa Marie: You knocked it out the box....this was the best tutorial on how to layer...Great Video!
L. Chill C.: Great job, i wish i could do this
ThePizzageek: this is so helpful, thanks a lot
Kea: this hair is flawless !!!
IIREDCOUNTESSII: Thank you so much for this! I've been totally scared to cut my 100 cm wig, as it's supposed to have a graduation of two long, thick strands in the front, with bangs as well, and short in the back. it'll be my second attempt at wig trimming, and this video totally helps! And guidance for trimming the back of your wig while it's on your head?
LATERICA FORD: I LOVE your vids! U explain things so plainly. God bless. Bump the haters, boo.
tasha jones: I love this video.....next week im gonna fo a sew-in and I needed to know how to cut layers
Sketch Miz: Just learned something new. My cutting method was basically one large snip after another, instead of the small snips that DollFace was doing, so I will try that method from now on and look for another good pair of shears as well. The ones I have are okay but they are the ONLY pair I have. THANKS @DollFaceBarbieTV!!!
Kystral Green: Great tips Thank you and you are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
Dyiesha Dyme: Thank you boo! Saved my life
Dream Catchers: Absolutely Beautiful.
Tann Smith: Just butchered mine. Wished I'd seen this 1st. U did great! Thank u!:)
KIKA ALEGRIA: EXCELLENT TUTORIAL ♥
Lonnie 1Love: Great tips. Love it
Mz.PG73 K2: Great vid!! You're gorge! Thank you!
Honey Darling: Thank you so much for this!!!
YesChinaMarie: You are sick with it!!! Great video. When you crossed your cutting hand over your guide, I lost it... Not ready to do this myself. Thanks for showing me! Stay blessed.
MsTasha007: Whew I had to watch this again to make sure I didn't chop ALL of my hair off,lol. I'm going to cut and watch;cut and watch,lol. Love the video
YesChinaMarie: You are sick with it!!! Great video. When you crossed your cutting hand over your guide, I lost it!! I'm not ready to do this myself.... Thanks for showing me!!! Stay blessed!
lisa seward: hey Ms Dollface i love this video and thank you so much for doing this. Have you ever thought about doing color in your hair?
Kapri: That hair is absolutely beautiful on you.
Ta.Abraham Green: Cute!!! Can you or do you have a tutorial on curling the unit after the layers are cut?
Ta.Abraham Green: Cute!!! Can you or do you have a tutorial on curling the unit after the layers are cut?
Donna Alise: I love you! Thank you for this video,I'm going to try it with one of my wigs. Wish me luck! Lol! Xo
Ruth Nuamah: Real helpful video...thanks for this
DynastyMarieify: IM GLAD YOU GO INTO DETAILS ON HOW TO CUT THE HAIR THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Ms Nicole Lane: Thanks for this video!!!!! Great teacher
Raquel Mollineau: this helped me sooooo much
Annah Aries: Cool, I will try that layering method!
Jordan Lea: Great tutorial!
Kamoni Collection: OMG!! I never caught you slipping with your hair. Yaaass! And you be giving face for the gods honey. You never disappoint. We should conect on YouTube. Stay amazing doll
Chey: If you change your part to the middle after layering, will it still look nice? I'm a beginner so I'm trying to get all the information I can before I cut my hair.
jenaccess4luv: Beautiful!
Michael J Travers: Hey Malibu: You are the only person on line, I have seen to talk about long wigs for men, your videos are exceptional Thanks,Any other links you can share, I would appreciate, again great job
Kaybaby1022: Yess finally somebody made it simple !
Empress Yapah: Great Instructor!! L♥vn It, this is what we need!
Carmen Pagano: Your beautiful! period.... and this tutorial is excellent... Thank you
Christina Cole: Love this video because I just messed up the back of my hair trying to layer it
Kenzie Hargrave: I also have a question about thickness, would there be any kind of different technique if you have thicker hair?
Khadejah Bullock: thank u so much for this how to!!!!!
Britt Hill: Love it!!!
Miss Keshia: Love It!! Very Nice Job
jenaccess4luv: Love it!
Vani Jay: when holding your shears, use your ring finger instead of your middle. you'll have more control over the cut as well.
Myeisha Coppage: Your so talented looks amazing
roberta smith: Hey my love !!! Malibu is definitely ahead of the game!!! 7 yes ago still trendy skills to pay bills!!!!
Kristina Davis: he's prettier than me :( but i love these videos, ive been terrified of cutting my wigs because i spend too much money on them and I didn't want to ruin them. but i followed his video and i think my hair turned out pretty nice!
T Ray: Gorgeous!!
Mercy Carter: you explain things so well... i am just starting and your videos are awesome my friend.