Lace wigs and lace fronts are the hottest ticket out there. Lace wigs were originally only found in the theatre, the silver screen or on those who had the connections to have one made for them. front lace wigs and lace fronts have recently been seen on the streets since the popularity of some well seen celebrities who openly wear the wigs and lace front additions.

A lace wig is truly the ultimate for any wig wearer. They are different from wigs as we generally know them because they are usually made or at least "tailored" to fit the individual. A lace wig is made completely of a soft French or Swiss lace in several sections and the wig maker will take darts in the lace to make the material contour the head and because of this it is possible to get a glove tight fit for the wearer. During the process of tailoring the wig base the wig maker will take into effect the finished hair style to be sure that the lace is place so the hair can be ventilated / tied into the base going in the correct direction for the finished style.

This is especially important in the top and frontal area as this is where the hair must flow naturally and the way the lace is configured hair direction will be affected if the lace is not placed correctly. Once the wig maker has the cap completed they can do a final fitting to be sure the fit is correct and the front is smooth and tight. If adjustments need to be done this is the time to do it and a final fitting can be done just to check. Once the cap is finished the wig maker can now begin ventilating the hair into the base. This is done with a hooked ventilating needle that can be gauged to pick up as many hairs as needed for a section of the wig. For example in the back and side areas the wig maker may use a needle that picks up 2 to 4 hairs for the knot. This allows for volume without having to fill in quite so many holes in the lace. The wig maker will usually start at the nape area and work up on the back of the wig followed by the sides and then working on the top. Once the wig maker gets to the top and front area they will usually switch their ventilating needle to only pick up one hair for each knot. This allows the hair extensions maker to make very small tight knots that are virtually impossible to be seen. The real art for the wig maker is of course the frontal area. The single hair knots, placement and hair direction has to look and move like natural hair and should not be noticeable to the eye. Once a lace wig is completed, dressed or styled and placed on the head a small amount of lace adhesive is placed on the skin where the edge of the lace will sit, allowed to get tacky and then the lace is pressed into the adhesive where it disappears into the skin. Once the adhesive is completely dry normal daily make up can be applied and the wearer is ready to go.

Things you should consider before deciding whether to buy a Lace Front or Full Lace Wig

o Are you very active, do you require an unusually secure wig?

o Do you intend to wear your wig occasionally or daily?

o Are you heavy-handed or gentle when styling your hair?

o How do you wish to style your hair?

o How much time do you have to put your wig on?

o Do you wish to change the colour, curl or straighten the hair of the wig?

Considering your image and lifestyle needs will enable you to decide which of the various wig types might be suitable for you i.e.: Full Lace or Lace Front?

What are the pros and cons of a Full Lace Wig?

They are constructed entirely on a cheap full lace wigs with a lace seam that is fixed around the entire circumference of the head (as oppose to just at the front from ear to ear as with a Lace Front Wig). The hair used in the wigs is lightweight and versatile and can be parted at any point and in any direction. The hair can be worn up, in a pony-tail or in braids.

Because of the wider variety of styles available as well as the option for extended wear, they are very popular. They can take longer to put on than a Lace Front Wig due to the wig needing to be secured with adhesive all the way around the head. This can be an issue for those who only want to wear their lace wig occasionally and for shorter periods as they perhaps have less time to spare in preparation. It's not an issue though if you are intending to wear your wig for days or even a couple of weeks at a time.

Pros:

o They are more natural looking (undetectable) than other wigs

o Hair and scalp below can breathe

o They are comfortable and light weight

o They offer more versatile styling options.

o They can be worn for extended periods.

o You can sleep, work-out and even swim in a cheap lace wig. Though chlorine and salt water can damage lace wig hair just as it can your own.

Cons:

o Has to be glued around entire perimeter of the head.

o Can be time consuming to put on.

What are the pros and cons of a Lace Front Wig?

A Lace Front Wig is constructed from lace at the front only with a stronger, more durable material at the back similar to that of a regular wig. It is secured with adhesive or tape around the front from ear to ear and either a machine made cap with elastic or elastic straps built into it at the back.

The lack of need to adhere the wig with adhesive at thelace wigs for cheap back as well as the front saves some time in application and as such may be more suitable for short term or occasional wear due to less time required in preparation. However the fact that the seam is not adhered around the entire perimeter of the head means that while the hair can still be worn in a low ponytail it cannot be parted in any direction as it can with a Full Lace Wig.