Concealing the tracks and rims of lace closure is something so important to make the wig look like your hair, yet so many people neglect that part. They focus on finding the best wig, the best texture, the best color without taking a look at the best concealer.

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As a result, no matter what they try on, it looks fake. In this article, let us help you avoid that situation by finding out the best lace closure concealer.

Why do we need lace closure concealer?

The answer is simple: to cover anything that doesn’t look like your real scalp or your real hair. You want to create the illusion of hair growing straight out from your scalp. The last thing you want when wearing a lace closure is for people to find out that little secret.

Lace closure is made to mimic our actual pores. But the lace is still bigger and more visible, so we need something that fills in all the “holes” of the lace closure, to make it full and look like our real scalp.

How to use lace closure concealer?

There are generally 2 popular ways to conceal lace closure today: bleaching and concealing. And we will show you in details how to do both. Both ways are great in camouflaging the knots and the lace closure glue. Before jumping on the “how” part, let’s break down the matter to determine which way works best for you.

Bleaching method

Bleaching is a more permanent way to deal with lace closures. When you bleach it, basically you are using harsh chemicals to re-paint the surface. With bleaching, you need to be extra careful not to let the bleach falls into the hair. If you do that, the hair can be orangey-tinted and look weird.

Also, bleaching can lead to the knots becoming dry and brittle over time.

Guidance on lace closure bleaching

Step 1: In a plastic bowl, mix bleach powder, volume developer until it becomes a white pasty texture

Step 2: Use a Q-tip and start spreading the mixture evenly on the inside part of the closure. The reason for using Q-tip is to prevent the bleach from leaking down to the hair. However, if you are comfortable using an application brush, use it carefully

Step 3: When you finish spreading, flip it over and let it sit on an aluminum foil. Make sure you do not press the hair down.

Step 4: Use a pointy fine brush. Dip it into the bleach and start to fill in the stubborn knots on the outside of the closure.

Step 5: After letting it sit for around 30 minutes, it’s time to tint the knot so it looks more realistic. Mix the hair dye texture as instructions on the packaging.

Step 6: Use another pointy fine brush to dip into the mixture and begin applying onto all the bleached knots.

Step 7: Apply another piece of aluminum foil over the top and let it rest. Finally, rinse and dry the closure.

It may sound complicated, but just after a few practices, you will become the master.

Concealer method

Using foundation or lace closure concealer is a new and safe way to hide all the knots. It is easier to fix when you are not a professional in bleaching. Besides, because makeup is not harsh chemical, the wig can last longer using this method. The problem with this is you need to re-apply each use, and you may want to pick your foundation or lace closure concealer wisely.

Guidance on lace closure concealing:

Step 1: Grab a concealer brush and start to apply a small amount of concealer into the inside of the lace closure. Spread and blend evenly.

Step 2: Put down a bond protective shield and use another clean brush to spread it evenly

Step 3: Let it rest till dry, or use a blowdryer if you don’t want to wait

Step 4: Repeat the process 3 to 4 times, until the lace closure turns into the color you want.

As you can see, this is much easier than closure bleaching but it still shows a wonderful result.

Lace closure concealer recommendation

Now that you know how to handle the lace closure step-by-step, it’s time to tackle the next challenging question: “What bleaching or concealing products should I go for?”

Bleaching products

The best hair bleach will become the best closure bleach. With bleach, you want to look for something that contains more moisturizing factors, less harsh chemicals, long lasting, and color that matches your skin tone. Keep that in mind when finding the right bleach color for you.

Here are some recommendations:

Clairol Professional BW2 Powder Lightener ($29.98)

This product falls on the “professional” spectrum and has been loved by hair stylists. This product is known for lifting the color really well. It’s compatible with almost all hair developers and contains some good ingredients for your closure.

L’Oreal Blond Studio Platinum Plus Lighting Base ($27)

This is hands down one of the best products you can find out there. It does it job beautifully and much easier to work with than traditional bleach.

Concealers

It’s totally fine to use your favorite face concealer for this, so we recommend you take advantage of it. There’s no need to come out and buy a whole new concealer. For those who are not familiar, pick something that is lightweight, non-drying, and matches your skin tone color.

Here are some recommendations:

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer ($27)

This is the most raved-about concealing products in recent years, with a rating of 4.6/5 on Ulta. This product is vegan and gives you long-lasting, full coverage that stays on an entire day.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer ($6.99)

This is a more affordable product compared to the others. This concealer has gained its popularity until today though it was launched so long ago. The only downside of this is the narrow range of color selection.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30)

This concealer is best known for its ability to even out the texture. This concealer can cover almost anything and has become a staple for many girls out there.

The bottom line

We hope this article has released you some tension in how to choose and use lace closure concealer. It’s a process of test-and-fail, so don’t worry if it takes time to find the perfect match for you

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