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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. 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 wig 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.
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Removing the adhesive residue from the hair of a hair system is incredibly important. The adhesive in the hair can create a lot of stress and degradation to the hair knots as well as to the integrity of the base material.
When cleaning a system or lace front always try to have the most refined natural solvent or removal available. The most common cleaners on the market are citrus based but have a yellow or orange appearance. Your best choice cost a bit more but is well worth it in the maintenance of your hair system. The base as well as the hairs are better protected with a refined remover such as Adhesio Adhesive Cleaner. You’ll know it’s the most refined by its crystal clear appearance.
Apply Adhesio Adhesive Cleaner to a cotton pad or swab, apply to the tape or adhesive area and allow to work. When the adhesive is loosened gently remove the system from your head. Apply additional Adhesio Adhesive Cleaner to the adhesive or tape and allow the cleaner to work. Gently remove the tape. With tape or adhesive you will notice that the residue is beginning to break down and coagulate. You can use a soft wash cloth or soft bristle brush to work the residue off the lace or base material and into the hair. Once the residue is in the hair it can easily be combed out of the hair with a fine tooth comb then washed as usual until all oil and adhesive residue have been removed from the hair. It may be necessary to wash the hair two or three times but it is important to get all adhesive and solvent residues from the hair, base material and tape tab areas. Once the hair is completely cleansed of any residue apply a gentle leave in conditioner to the hair and allow the hair to air dry. If you should find any area where there appears to be residue or oil it is advised to repeat the process again. It is advisable to concentrate on only those areas that need attention and avoid areas where the hair is clean. Rinse the entire system apply leave in conditioner and allow to air dry.
It may seem like a lot to do but it is wise to understand that the alternative is hair loss, scalp irritation and the breakdown of your systems base. Whenever residue is left in the hair it always settles in the knots and the base material. The combination of products and chemicals with body oils and acids will most definitely cause break down in your system and hair. A few simple tips to remember: Whenever possible dilute your shampoo and conditioner. Wash rinse and repeatat least once or twicethis isn’t your head this is a textile and hair or fiber that are not a part of you other than their attached for a period of time to you head. Rinse, Rinse, Rinse and Rinse some more. The longer you rinse the more residue and body fluids you’ll remove and the cleaner your system. Finally, consider an additional system to rotate for the best possible hygiene.
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Lace materials for hair replacements and particularly fronts have become a hot ticket in the industry. It isn’t a surprise considering the appearance one gets from a lace is as close to reality as you can get.
There are several types of lace materials in the market and each has it’s own properties that make it special but there are some created names out there so it is wise to know what you really want.
Fine Welded Mono Lace: Probably one of the most popular due to it’s durability yet it still has a very nice finished look for the client who just wants a natural front in case the wind blows. Fine Welded Mono is an open weave nylon monofilament material that is literally welded using an ultrasonic welder at each point where two strands of the monofilament meet. This method makes the material very strong which helps with fraying along the edge. Fine Welded Mono Lace can be easily heat set and requires no tailoring or darting to maintain its shape and holds up very well. The down side to the material is that it is stiff and for some it can be uncomfortable or scratchy and it doesn’t have as fine an appearance for those wanting to wear their hair back exposing the hair line. However for anyone with NON sensitive skin or if you just want the immediate look to be natural but don’t have the front hair line completely exposed 100% of the time, this is a great way to go.
French Lace: Used for many years in the theatrical world, French Lace gives a very natural look for the front hair line as well as for the body of a hair piece. French Lace is soft to the touch and very flexible. The down side to French Lace is that it is a bit delicate and requires care when wearing a system with this material. It is usually advised that the front edge of a French Lace system be scalloped or Pinked with a pinking shear to help minimize and delay fraying. During the course of wear the front edge can be cut back as it frays up to the hair line with no problem. Bases made of this material are also more delicate so care should be given when brushing and combing the hair to avoid catching the material in the brush or comb causing the base to tear.
Swiss Lace or Swiss Net: This is really the ultimate lace material. It is very fine in appearance and when applied to the skin literally disappears. Swiss Net is more expensive than French Lace so it is often promoted but just as often substituted with French Lace. Unfortunately consumers who don’t really know the difference cannot tell if they have Real Swiss Lace or its less expensive counter part, but seeing the two materials together you will see the differences quite clearly. The main difference is its more transparent look and it is a bit finer, therefore more delicate than French Lace but the finished look is truly the ultimate for Lace Materials.
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The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects us against bacteria, keeps our insides inside and works as our personal air conditioner. All of our skin has sweat and oil glands and we perspire everywhere including our heads. For hair wearers scalp perspiration can be a big problem. A sweaty scalp can lead to a variety of different problems for those wearing hair replacement systems including general discomfort, skin irritation, and breakdown of base material and premature hair loss from the base of the hair replacement. Luckily, there are a few ways to help to minimize and deal with a sweaty scalp.
If you are wearing a polyurethane hair replacement system, scalp perspiration is a very common side effect and unfortunately there is very little you can do to limit the perspiration scalp since you are essentially putting plastic on top of your head. The majority of our body heat is released from the head so covering it with a plastic hair hat will definitely cause it to perspire, but even with a mesh or lace base one may experience a little more heat up on top just due to the fact that it’s being covered up. Here are a few tips that may help to decrease the amount of scalp perspiration you experience.
1. Before applying your hair system, be sure that your scalp is clean then apply an astringent with a cotton pad and allow the astringent to dry completely. The astringent will shrink the pores on the scalp to delay perspiration.
2. Avoid hot showers. This is good advice for your entire body. When you take a hot shower you heat up the body in general. When we get hot we sweat, even in the shower. If you have to take a hot shower try to rinse your body and head with cool water to decrease your body temperature. If you start out cool it will take that much longer for you to heat up.
3. Finally, you can apply a thin layer of antiperspirant to your scalp before attaching your system. It will retard perspiration on your head just like it does under your arms.
Depending on the type of base material you prefer, there may not necessarily be anything you can do to prevent scalp perspiration, but there are definitely solutions to control the problem, and of course if you experience any kind of severe problem or reaction as a result of scalp perspiration, the best remedy may be to change to a base style that is more suited towards your lifestyle. Looking great is always important but your good health should come first! If you aren’t sure what kind of base material is right for you, be sure to discuss all your options with your hair replacement company.
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Home Hair Remedy For Hair Loss 1:
This home hair remedy is an excellent maceration to stop hair loss and stimulate new growth.
20 grams Boxwood leaves
20 grams Rosemary leaves
50 grams Burdock roots
50 grams Nasturtium seeds
50 grams zesty Nettle leaves
50 grams Thyme leaves
Put five tablespoons of the above mix in a non-metallic, heat-resistant pot.
Pour three glasses of water on top.
Bring to boil and simmer for fifteen minutes.
Cover and rest.
Massage the scalp twice a day with half a glass of the filtered mixture.
Home Hair Remedy For Hair Loss 2:
This home hair remedy is an excellent maceration to stop hair loss and stimulate new growth.
1 cup lavender leaves and/or flowers
2 Tablespoons grated ginger
1 cup rosemary leaves
Put five tablespoons of the above mix in a non-metallic, heat-resistant pot.
Pour three glasses of water on top.
Bring to boil and simmer for fifteen minutes.
Cover and rest.
Massage the scalp twice a day with half a glass of the filtered mixture.
Diet & Your Skin & Hair:
Add flaxseed into your diet, add cod liver oil into your diet (vitamin supplement) add vitamin E into your diet (vitamin supplement) drink lots of reverse osmosis water, use baby shampoo (gentle, less chemicals), and baby conditioner.
Add approx one tablespoon of lelaleuca & olive oil into your conditioner. Wheat germ oil is also safe to add into your diet, about a teaspoon per 50 lbs of body weight. You can also use it as an additive to your conditioner. If you add the oil to the conditioner, Just about a tablespoon per 16 oz. you do not need to add too much, then it will leave the hair too oily.
Use cool not hot water to rinse your hair.
Additionally your water may have lots of chlorine and or heavy minerals. For shampooing and rinsing your hair add a small amount (a teaspoon of baking soda or a squirt of lemon juice) to the water, use a pitcher made of plastic, not metal. To soften it add just enough baking soda for the water to feel slippery between your fingers.
Avoid soft drinks and junk food, Eat lean meats/fish and lots of fresh fruits, nuts and veggies. Get plenty of rest. Your skin and hair will look fantastic!
You can use essential oils to help stimulate hair growth such as Lavender,Rosemary and Ginger. An alternative to this is to make your garden remedies like lavender rosemary and ginger boiled in a saucepan with water then applied to
your scalp daily. This detoxes your scalp and stimulates follicles. You can use this in conjunction with adding certain vitamins and minerals to your diet which may be contributing to your hair loss.
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Remy Hair (also sometimes referred to as Remi hair) is one of the biggest buzz words in the hair industry today. You’ve probably seen all kinds of hair replacement companies big and small touting their Remy hair pieces. Some hair replacement vendors may have even talked you up about the benefits of Remy hair, but have you ever wondered exactly what it really is? While there are several definitions flying around there is only one that remains constant, is simply and probably the truth.
Remy hair is human hair that is used in the production of hair pieces, wigs, hair extensions and a variety of hair goods products besides these. The term Remy Hair is used on almost every hair goods product that is coming out of China, the biggest producer of hair goods in the world and rightfully so. Simply speaking Remy Hair is human hair that is ventilated, tied or sewn with the cuticle of the hair all going in the same direction. The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair shaft and it is naturally a rough almost scaly surface. In production of human hair for hair goods the cuticle is usually smoothed, coated or compressed to make it smooth so the scales cannot catch on each other causing the hair to tangle and mat. While this process works well the cuticle is still there and overtime it is possible for the cuticle to swell and open up making the hair venerable to tangling. To help to assure the least amount of tangling the producers of hair goods make all efforts to keep the hair cuticles going in the same direction to minimize the chances of tangling and matting allowing the hair wearer to maintain the hair system with little problems and keeping the hair looking natural with good movement.
So in a nutshell, Remy hair is actually quite common throughout the hair replacement industry. In most cases even when a hair replacement doesn’t advertise their hair as Remy, it probably is anyway. The thing to remember is there isn’t anything particularly special about Remy hair — it’s the industry standard. So be wary and stay away from companies who concentrate on touting the great benefits of Remy hair or who try to up sell you on expensive Remy products. The fact is, Remy hair is not expensive to produce, and generally reputable suppliers will always offer this product. If you’re searching for a new hair replacement company, don’t worry so much about finding a company that advertises their hair as Remy, instead concentrate on more important factors like overall quality and reputation of the vendor themselves. Don’t be fooled by the oldest tricks and buzzwords in the hair replacement playbook. Do your homework and spend the time to find a hair replacement supplier that will truly work for you!
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There is no doubt that the debate about Clip on hair replacement systems and Adhesives has been ongoing for some time. The reality is that there are positives and negatives to both but whether one is better than another is totally based on personal choice. Many hair replacement wearers prefer the ease of use and fairly low amount of cleanup and maintenance that comes with wearing hair clips. On the other hand, tape and adhesives have a variety of benefits that make them a very popular choice amongst all hair wearers. Read on for more differences between clip on hair replacement systems and adhesives for hair replacement systems.
Initially both Clips and Adhesives have been used and often a combination of both. The positive sides to clips are: ease of application, no mess, ease of removal and increased longevity of the system itself and the freedom to wear hair whenever it is desired. With adhesives you have perimeter attachment with no gaps, a sense of security perhaps and smoother transition from the hair system to growing hair. Both methods also have their down sides as well. Clips, if not moved occasionally on the base of the system can cause traction alopecia and also hair loss due to the tension of the clip in the same location. The hair loss is most often irreversible. This is one thing that is sure to deter many hair wearers from using clips, and a main reason why adhesive bonding has become such a popular solution for hair piece attachment. Adhesives can create dermatological problems for the wearer including open sores, rashes and extreme itching and irritation. It may take several tries with different adhesives to find the one that’s right for you. The good news about hair piece tape and adhesives is that there is such a diverse selection of products available, you’re sure to find something that will suit your own situation well as long as you take the time to look. Clips, on the other hand, are pretty straightforward. All you really need to do is determine the size of the clips that you need, and the color. Generally clips come in metallic, black, brown and blonde colors.
The bottom line, it is a personal choice made by each hair wearer but rest assured both are viable and reliable methods of attachment of a hair system. If you’re still not sure which kind of attachment method is best for you, contact your hair replacement company and discuss your options with them. If you’re still unsure, get a second opinion. There are many hair replacement companies that will be happy to take your calls and emails and answer any questions you may have regarding your hair replacement situation
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For many years synthetic fibers were the mainstay of the hair replacement industry. In the 1980′s the trend started to shift to human hair for hair systems and the demand started. In the 1990′s we began to see a huge trend for human hair for hair extensions and as that demand grew into the 21st century the supply began to wane.
With the huge demand for more and more quality human hair there will come a time very soon that we will see the use of synthetic fibers for hair replacements and extensions. Fortunately there have been huge technological improvements in the development of synthetic fibers specifically for the hair replacement industry. The newest High Tech fibers being used have been in the developmental stages for over 10 years and are now being used quite widely in the men’s hair replacement and ladies wig production. The High Tech fibers are significantly different from their mod acrylic counterparts with features that make them very palatable for the consumer and stylist friendly. These new fibers are generally nylon or polyester based products. They are stronger than mod acrylic fibers and have a much higher heat retention meaning they can now be styled with thermal styling tools without the fear of melting or frizzing. The heat retention also affords the fiber to better maintain its curl pattern and in most cases the hair replacement systems made with these fibers can hold up for extended periods of time and maintain a fresh look. While the base of the hair system might break down and fall apart, the fiber/hair still looks brand new.
There is no doubt that with the increase in demand for human hair and the quickly dwindling supply the new High Tech fibers will become the only way to go. Thanks to the advances in science and technology, new hair products are always being developed and their quality and usefulness is growing rapidly. Just a few years ago, fiber hair replacement was just beginning to take shape, and in just a short time it’s quickly becoming a standard in the hair replacement industry. It’s also replacing old synthetic hair that was very commonly used in hair replacement systems for many years. Older synthetic hair looks and feels much less “human” than newer advanced fibers. It can often be bristly and scratchy in texture and some hair wearers find it quite uncomfortable. There’s a very strong likely hood that newer synthetic fiber hair will supplant human hair as the “go-to” option for hair replacement in the coming years due to its amazingly human quality and extreme durability. A move to fiber hair in hair pieces could ultimately lead to longer lasting and more natural looking hair replacement solutions and quite possibly lower the overall hair replacement costs consumers are faced with.
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We hear it more and more often that the quality of the hair in the hair systems just isn’t what it used to be. The answer is simple–supply and demand. The demand for human hair in the hair replacement industry started to really increase in the 1980′s and has been taken over by the hair extension industry in the late 90′s to the present. It’s sort of like the oil situation we’re all experiencing. When the demand goes up and the supply goes down the costs sky rocket for the best quality hair available. In the hair replacement industry the wholesaler finds himself in a tough spot, do I increase my cost of goods for better quality and raise my prices or do I keep my prices where they are and take a lesser quality or do I take a lesser quality and raise my prices like everyone else? Any of the above 3 may happen. If your hair system is loosing hair quickly, tangling into a nest or drying out and becoming un-Styleable you aren’t alone.
Here’s what is going on. The old supplies of top quality human hair have been depleted for many years. We saw an influx of hair during and after the ethnic wars of Eastern Europe. (Yes, much of the hair supplied to the hair replacement industry does come from war torn areas and in most cases the hair is taken from the deceased or imprisoned to be sold to hair vendors.) The majority of the hair used in hair replacement production comes from India and China. In India the hair is gathered from the temples where it is removed from the head for religious reasons and in China the hair is easily harvested in regions where girls grow their hair long and have it cut to sell. With the increase in western influence in the world more and more women now cut and chemically process their hair and don’t rely on selling their tresses to help contribute to the family economy. All these little changes will cause the decrease in human hair availability as the years go by.
The good news is that some very smart hair replacement manufacturers started several years ago experimenting with new high tech synthetic fibers. The new synthetics that are in competition with human hair are primarily Nylon or Polyester fibers that have been developed to imitate human hair as closely as possible by having more light reflection due to artificial cuticle and a diameter that more closely resembles “European” human hair. While it isn’t for everyone yetit is fast becoming the favored blend with the existing human hair for hair replacements. The synthetic fibers are stronger and have better color retention and will effectively buffer the poorer quality human hair it is blended with giving the hair wearer better style retention, color retention and less hair loss in their hair replacements.
If you’re experiencing less wear out of your hair replacement system, you may want to consider adding some of this High Tech fiber to your next system and get used to this new trend, after all it may be inevitable if we continue to use up the human hair sources at the rate we are currently going.
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Believe it or not, most hair wearers have not been properly instructed in safe hair piece removal. You see removing tape or adhesive from a hair piece is just like ripping a band-aid off your arm — it usually takes some hair along with it. It’s sad, but true, that many hair replacement companies don’t want their clients practicing proper hair piece removal because it means they will be more likely to tear their hair piece and require a repair or a brand new system.
In order to safely remove adhesive from a hair piece, a good quality solvent should always be used. A solvent, or adhesive remover, when applied to the tape will free it up from the base and allow the wearer to easily remove the tape without taking any hair along with it or tearing the base. The great thing about solvents and adhesive removers is that they are very inexpensive, so it’s a drop in the bucket when compared to the extended longevity the hair wearer will receive from their hair piece. Adhesive remover and solvent generally works on all different kinds of adhesives and can be purchased for very reasonable prices at various retail companies across the web. In some cases there are also specific adhesive removers for certain kinds of bases — for example lace adhesive remover is a very common product specifically meant for removing adhesive from fine lace fronts. This kind of a product is for taking extra special care — because lace fronts are extremely delicate, but generally most adhesive removers and solvents would also get the job done even in a case as is with lace hair pieces.
In conclusion, it’s important to remember that hair pieces can have an extremely long lifespan if cared for properly. Adhesive should be completely removed from the base, and the base should be thoroughly cleaned at least once a week, except in the case of a permanent attachment hair piece. By spending an extra couple bucks on a good quality adhesive remover, you may end up saving hundreds of dollars by dramatically increasing the lifespan of your hair piece or hair replacement system.
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