Create Lace Front Wigs Like A Pro!
- Posted on 10 October, 2008
- Lace Front Wig
- By Anonymous
http://www.lacewigtrainingcenter.com
Is probably best for my clients here tight and limp a pair to just cornrow the hair straight back now, since my clients, hair is fairly short, I'm just going to use rubber bands on the ends now, if our hair were a little bit longer or if I Decided to use synthetic hair, you can just take those loose ends and stitch them back to the cornrows. Just the same way, you would, if you were doing a full head of weave what you would do with those loose ends. You just take them fold them back and stitch them down so that they stay in place. Now. This is an option. If you decide to quarrel the hair you don't have to you, can gel the hair straight back, you know, or you can pin curl it. Whatever is comfortable, I am always comfortable with cornrows, so those are just your options. Be sure that you pick what best fits you and your client. If you want to minimize the amount of rubber bands you're using, you can feel free to combine two poor rolls into one rubber band. Just like what I'm doing here now. The next thing we're going to do since we've already prepared the clients here for measurements, is take the measurements, so the measurements that I'm going to take for this are obviously the measurements from the top of the hairline in front of the forehead back to. As far as I want it to go in this case, I'll do 4-inch frontal and then I'm going to go ear to ear. Then you're going to measure from the top of the ear all the way across to the top of the other ear to measure your plastic wrap. You want to pull the desired length of plastic off. Take the scissors and cut it straight across the next thing. I'M going to do is I'm going to create the pattern, so I'm going to place the plastic wrap on the top portion of my clients head, but you want to kind of leave enough down to where you have enough room for the hairline make sure that they Don'T cover the ears because you need to draw in the ears to check your measurements once you get done with the pattern now, it's time to tape your pattern to keep it in place, you're going to tape all the way down to the ears. Now that the pattern is complete and it's time to block the pattern on your wig block, but before we do that, I'm just going to take a little bit of stuffing to stuff the inside of my pattern to prevent it from caving. In once, you lay the stuffing in the pattern you're going to need to temporarily pin the pattern in place by using your ball straight pins right now, I'm just using volge straight pins to keep the pattern down until I go back in and use the regular straight Pins, while your pattern is temporarily pinned down you're going to place your first pin at the center of the pattern, just like what you see here now that you've blocked the pattern on the width block, it's time to dye the lace so that you can block that Later as well now, when you're dyeing your lace, the first thing you want to do is cut a piece of lace. Now, you're going to cut the lace according to the size of your frontal, so you'll need to place the lace over the block pattern to ensure that you're cutting enough lace. Now I've chosen two different colors of red dye to dye the lace. Now this is ready mixed Rit dye and it's dark brown and tan. You want to be sure to completely submerge the lace in the dye so that it is evenly distributed after you dip the hair in each color. You want to be sure to rinse the hair in the water can barely see where the lace starts and ends, which is exactly what we want. Now we're going to be using the bald tip straight pins to temporarily pin it in place and when you're blocking your lace, you're going to use the same technique, we did when we block the pattern, once you pin the lace in place and have placed the pins Exactly the way you want them go ahead and block the lace. Just as you did the pattern now to pin the back, you want to start at the center slide, your finger all the way back and stick a pin there and then you're going to work. Your way down the size, what I'm going to show you next is how to make a notch or a fold when you're pulling the legs down in the back. You need to be sure, you're pinning the lace, nice and snug. It should lay nice and flat on the pattern. Now, when you get to the fold, pin the area in the back down with two to three pins to be sure it's securely pinned down, then you're going to stick a straight pin at the very tip of the fold to ensure it stays put. When you get ready to tack it down, lock the first stitch in place by going in the same hole twice and then proceed with a stitch once you start sewing, you want to be sure to go back a little into the previous holes to ensure that it Stays in place now remember you're only going to stitch down the open end. This does not have to be done perfect because the hair is really what's going to hold it together. This is basically like a quote: unquote temporary hold once you get the first size stitch down, move on to the other and do the exact same thing: okay, so now that we have completely dyed the lace and we've created the custom cap, it's time to call the Client in for another fitting okay, now, once you've completed the pattern, because we sewed the notches in the pattern, you need to refit your client or fit the cap back on your client to ensure that it fits properly. Just like I would, if I were adhering the cap down so now that we've done our fitting foot with the client. We have completely blocked our lace back on our pattern, which is on the wig block and now it's time to ventilate, once you get ready to ventilate pinch, a small portion of hair from the drawing card and pull it in a downward direction. Don'T pull too slow because this will cause the hair to get tangled once you do this, take the hair and fold it down a little with the loop sticking out of your two fingers holding the hair, which are the thumb and the pointer fingers to start ventilating Place your needle in the hole you decided to start in slide the hair over the needle just long enough for it to catch one to two strands of hair. Once the hair has been hooked, pull it back through the hole and you want to make sure you're. Holding the hair and the other hand tight it's very important to control that hair with the middle finger in the same motion. Take the needle and wrap it once around the hair and pull it back through the loop pull again to tighten it. Now, when you get to the knotch, you want to be sure that you are you're. Ventilating needle is going through all the layers through, but all the layers all the way down to the bottom, to ventilate the hair on the knotch. This is what's going to actually hold that notch together, the stitch is just like kind of like a temporary hold, but the hair that you've been allayed on there is really what's going to hold it together, so be sure that you're, taking your needle all the way Down to all, through all layers of that lace and coming all the way back up and then and going to lighting that hair once the top is done, you'll notice that the hairline is not completed. I like to go back and fill in the hairline last. I like to do this because to me is the most important and it's very time-consuming, so I like to devote all of my attention to only the hairline. So I like to finish that last once you pull all the hair up into a ponytail start, removing the pins with your needle nose be sure not to puncture your lace once the frontal has been removed from the wig block. You can call your client in for what I like to call a dry fitting, just to be sure everything worked out be sure to check the size to ensure the frontal properly fit okay. So what am I about to do right now? Is I'm going to trim the lace off of the back portion of my frontal? What I'm going to do with those one and a half to two inches? Is I'm going to fold them down and then I'm going to sew them down so that they can stay in place because you're going to want to have a nice and tight foundation or something to sew the frontal down to you? Don'T want to just sew on one layer of lace, because the lace is so fragile. It'S going to rip okay! Now, before we sew the tracks in the back of her head, we need to figure out exactly where the back part of the frontal stops so that we know how far to come up with the tracks once you've wiped the area with the 91 % alcohol. It'S time to put the Scout protector on so what I'm going to do is I'm going to put a thin coat of adhesive around the hairline, where the stop protector is
Comments
Slayer: This is one of the best videos actually creating a frontal!! Most videos are titled that it is a frontal video but they are already made. Yours isn't. This is very helpful!!
Lisa Young: (Oh my! I can keep dreaming about this, but I know I'd loose my clients because I could never finish their wigs!) Thank you so much for the informative and very well done video! It does give me some hope.
NIKIYAH GERSON: I think a lot of us came here not realizing how much work this was lol
Sun Kara: Girl! I take my wig off to you!! You have mad patience to make lace front wigs! omg! You are very talented!
Verenice: This is the best video I've seen in a really long time. So great! I never realized how insanely time consuming wig making is! How would I go about making a full wig with a lace front? Thanks for this video, it's great!
Tanya Riley: I have been watching videos now to make a lace frontal for 4 months your video is the best frontal making I seen yet I am definitely going to make my own since I seen your video
steelgrrrlmai: This is a wildly useful tutorial. Helped me immensely. Thank you very much for making it.
A. Chapel: This is the best, most information packed video I've ever seen on making lace front wigs. Thank you very much for putting your time and effort into sharing your secrets with us.
Miss KK: Thank you so much for actually showing me how to make my foam head and wig fit my wig head! Plus its very professional techniques you are informing the rookies on! GREAT JOB! I am watching this video back to back. I want to make sure that I gain the best experience possible. I am starting out with less expensive weave and then working my way up! THANKS
MusicFeedsYourSoul: Thank you so much for making this video! This helps me a lot for a wig I'm going to make!
mimi332: I know I'm not ready to try this it look so simple but ...girl you did that
Queenofweaves: That lacefront was one of the best I've seen. It was beautiful and flawless. I just don't know if I have the patience to hook all of those strands of hair into that net. I've ordered your braiders handbook and some of your other videos your training is fantastic :0)
TheGreenzgal: Wow, what a wonderful video. Very professionally done. Thank-you! Keep up the good work.
Min. Terry Watson: You have really motivated me to do this... I've been in the hair endustry for over 20 years. I have my own business, and I have clients that have scalp diease, and want me to make them a wig, so now I know how.... Thanks to you!!! God bless your gift, and your business.... Thank you soooo much!!!!
luminescent: Such breathtakingly beautiful and efficient work. Truly a gurus in her craft :) Thank you for sharing.
Sharmaine Cook: WOW! Marquetta. That was great. It is alot of work but I am excited about it. I am a current cosmetology student due to graduate in June of 09. I am leaning more towards natural hair care and extensions (especially lace wigs). This video has definitely won me over. It is very time consuming but worth it. Lace wigs helps promote the things that I believe in as a professional stylist. Thank you! :-)
tlogroove: You did a great job. I didn't realize it was so timing making the lace wigs. You did an excellent job. I would live to get one made for me, but they are too expensive form me right now. Thanks for sharing.
Stacey McNeil: As always Marquetta, you are a blessing to professional stylists like myself. Keep up the awesome work and I will keep purchasing your products! Thanks for a job well done once again.............I've been waiting patiently on YOUR system to come out! I'll be there on Oct 21st.
KiKi JahDore: How could anyone dislike this video?! VERY professional and quick. Thank you!
Valkonnen: I have been making wigs for film and TV for over 20 years, and am very impressed by your fine work. One suggestion, which I learned early on, is that when doing the front, for hairstyles that are going to be swept back, It should be ventilated downward, toward you, not back, like you would think.. This way, when it is swept back, it gives more natural look and growth pattern.
Beverly Brooks: Very nice work , thank you for showing how it's done close up!
Papa Medvedya: I would like to thank you for creating and posting such a in-depth and complete video, it really helped me. Thank you very much.
stylesby meika: i have seen some of ur other videos, always clear and concise. what an excellent job. as a professional it is evident that u realize that sharing ur knowledge will advance ur business as oppossed to most hair prof who tend to be so secretive about the process. BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!!
Pink__Vixen: WOW!! That was insanely helpful!!!! Looks very verytime consuming but I am willing to try!!!! Thanks!!
flintmmufu: I am so happy I found this video. I was always pissed off that lace front closures were so expensive, but now that I know that I can actually make one, i'm so super excited!
Nicole Williams: Girl you are great and so professional! i never thought it would take so much time and expertise.
C Ellis: Gorgeous!....You can just tell how superior this is to the rest...thanks x.....With practice, and some time...I think I could do this!
jennifer jordan: this video was amazing and educational you go girl
ThugLady: This is so cool and tedious! i now see why theyre so expensive. the more i learn about production the more i respect the prices i pay for items..
Many Face of Money: Wow! that was very detailed and great tutorial.
LadyNole1920: I love Braids by Breslin videos. That is how I learned how to do micros and kinky twists with ease! Super professional and now, I am thinking about buying the weaving and making wigs DVDs. Thanks!
Chit, Chat, Cook & Sing With Cheryl: Breslin has always been an inspiration to me as a stylist and building my brand. She has integrity as a professional and likes to help others become successful as well. I love this and may get into it to just make closure pieces for extra $.
Meezee Vevo: thank you for this video hun!!! I love this, very clear. How do i find the lace material? and do you have a website?
Merissa Hylton: I could never have the patience to do that myself, but that is AMAZING work! I can see why they're so expensive now.
Alata: OMG! that is intense work! I know it would take me forever, but I can't wait to try this myself!!
cyulove: Thanks Marquetta - I am impressed, and I didn't know the lace front wigs, were so hard and time consuming to make! No wonder they are so expensive! How much will these videos cost? Will there be a student discount? Please let us know...
Nakeisha Crooms: Well I must say that you are truly skilled at what you do. The wig looks so nice just like it's growing out of her head! How long does it take you to complete a wig?
The Samantha Edit: MAN!!! I am DEFINITELY going to try this! Thank you for this awesome video!
Jersey Finest: Great video. Minus the time spent on the fittings, how many hours did it take to create this wig?
CreatingVisions: I'm impressed too, what a intricate process but the end result is amazing. Good stuff
CAR0MEN81: Wow! You did an awesome job. Very impressed.
Melinda McCutcheon: Ok this really was a blessing. Thank you so much for taking the time to make and post this video.
PrettyOnTheNside: What a great job. I don't think I will ever have enough patience to sit and do that more than an hour. How long does it usually take you?
Antwainett Love: This is amazing! I can not wait to take the class
PussInBoots360: Let me tell you something!! You are offering new life to ppl!! This video is VERY well done & so are your techniques. I graduated from Natural Hair School in August & my teacher NEVER gave any type of instruction that came close to what you showed in this short, but thorough clip.
Pretty Connect: If nobody hasn't told you I'm so proud of you. You did a great job. I'm not one for wigs but you really did that straight up and down
Hair Braiding 16 Hour Course Florida State: Great Job!!! Very nice and Professional. I will definately take one of your classes:-)
lolavex: So gorgeous! Does it cost a lot to have one made?
Diatri Lockhart: You are amazing the time and effort you put into your work is astounding. You deserve every dollar. Stay on slay
Ellspressions: I have a project on my hands thank you for sharing the knowledge
Nikki Cole: I can't wait to buy this video. The model came out looking great! WOW!!!!
Jermaine Bullock: Nobody has made it any clearer for me! Great Video!!!!
SERTERRIA BLACKSHEAR WHITE: Best example yet, really detailed thanks.
Leah Luker: This was extremly helpful!!! Thanks!
bbrabant: This video is super helpful!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have to do this for a cosplay wig.. wish me luck.
David Pinela: How long did it take to finish the lace frontal? from start to finish? just frontal? you did a great job!!!
Tiana mells: this was amazing! though I was confused with some of the language/wording in the instructions. I felt like it could've been simplified for beginners. That's neither here nor there though, the results were amazing, and the tutorial was the best one I've seen!
Cristiane Souza silva: perfeito intento parabéns
MrzGEISHA: This was awesome! Not many step by step tutorials on things like this, .. So i really appreciate this video ...
Kamisha Lewis: this is amazing. i don't know if i could ever do anything like this.
Anjuli Bella: Wow! Just wow! I would like to try this on myself. It might take me a year though
Scorpio GirlVA: Great tutorial! Looks like this requires hands on training.
Tashina McCullough: that was a very informative video!!!! Too much work for me but if i had the time id make my own all day!!! :)
squeezewilson9: this was very informative and professional. wow!
mostalluringone: I needed this to repair my lace closures that are stricken with alopecia! I will be ordering some bulk hair, venting needles and a draw mat TONIGHT!
Denice Myles: wow!!!!! this is interesting and I cant wait to try this .. this is absolutely awesome. this video is very professional , its at a good pace and follow. I love it.
Pure Noire: That kooks so difficult but totally amazing Great job!!
yocampout: im so freaking impressed right now. beautiful job
apple88cc: wow thats amazing. thanks so much for this video. i want to try to make one
Blakpepa: wow, i had no idea how much work went into making lace wigs...now i see why you charge so much because you are so meticulous and the end product is amazing. I will definately be signing up for your seminar in the future
Erics Granny: Amazing procedure! Thanks for this information.
Yanette Pedersen: This tutorial was amazing!! I will definitely visit your site!
Fina Khan: Cover the correct size block with green paper it’s easier on the eyes when ventilating.The Seran wrap must be long enough for client to hold on to the twisted ends while you finish taping, smooth and flat across the forehead one inch at least from the hairline to the sideburns.Do your hairline marking with a fine sharpie carefully place the tape all the way down to the forehead one inch from hairline, transfer mold on to the block pad if necessary.pin in place. Add lace with holes on lace horizontally lace is flat on forehead pin to stabilize front centre, front and back, smooth over mold make darts, pin dart down the smaller the dart the better, whip stitch with Nylon thread (3 hem stitches not a basting stitch one knot and continue the process and go down the other side that way the hair you ventilate in that area will not loosen. If you want lift you reverse knot the back part, the 1/4 hairline can be flat knotted. Must be carefull that your ventilating is directional how you want the hair to flow. Our application for Theatre, Opera, Ballet, Film and TV is temporary so very little specelized glue is used.
Matt: Thank you so much for this video, seriously, I wish to God I had the money to be able to buy the full instructional! When I save up enough, you can bet I will.
The Childfree Curly Girl: I'm in total awe! WOW! Great Job. Can I really make this? What tools/apparatus do you use? Thanks!
Silvano Souza: Gostei muitoooo.... Parabéns ..... Muito obrigado...
gennett21: Wow! That was really good work! I now understand why the process cost so much, its worth it.
Shanoriya's Trial&Errors: LordT I want to try this so badly but why do I feel like it's gonna take me at least a month to finish
Jackey HM: Great video. Is there a way to add extra lace or replace the lace front area on a lace front wig? if so how much does the lace cost. Thanks
Miss Foi: A million thumbs up !! Fantastic work xox
Thai Loe: Very very informative. I loved it.
darknlovely601: You are a beast wit it I love it. I would love to learn how to do that. GREAT JOB!! She jus got SLAYED!!!
nina sapientia: Absolutely amazing video thank you
Olympia Mayungbe: This video just gave me LIFE...Lord, take the wheel....I'm going in! Thank you so much for being so informative. I will definitely keep in touch.
jenny jones: this is the best tutorial i have seen on lace wig making. thank you so much
Big Girl: Wow,that is amazing its like you recreated her hair line or something idk,but im blown away by your work,this is my first time seeing this and im blown away,girl u did the dam thing and the way you explain it is great so that people can easily learn but me I'll leave this to you n the other professionals, i dont have the time nor the patience. .......hun do u and make that money.
Queenblue Bee: This is so informative. Thanks!
Charlu lu: Hey awesome job! where do you get your supplies , and what kind of lace do you use?
Tomara Thompson: Girl make a video and sell it on the shelves please!
Brooklyn Nicole: Very nice job!! How long did that take?
Ms. Nicole Hamilton: This is awesome!!! Thank you!!!
Caramel Kiss: WOW!! I had no idea that lace front wigs was that much work! Now i understand why their priced that way that they are and i applaud you for doing that..1-2 strands of hair at a time!! I dont have the patience.
FacesByPureness: Again I know I will have to purchase the DVD's as again you have done a great job. I know they will be great and full of important information and easy to understand. Thanks!
lblair2: You're very clear, and very talented!
Junior Ross: This video is around for sometimes now. But girl you have talent. Well done. I hope you get real pay for your amazing job. Thanks for showing.
jazzyred21: Beautifull....you did a amazing job on the video and hair damn that is time consuming no wonder why it cost so much but it is well worth it...lace wigs give the hair a break from relaxers but then u have to deal with the gule oh well
ciara Coleman: Good job!! Thanks for teaching
alreadyclaim edname: that was insane you are amazing. and it looked incredible afterwards
Kristen: wow! that looks amazing
blingSapphire: absolutely love it!