Since its first appearance, wigs have become a perfect accessory for those who like to refresh themselves without the fear of damaging their real hair. Besides, wigs are also considered a “lifesaver” of cancer patients who suffer from hair loss due to chemotherapy.

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Thanks to the technology’s development, people have a wide variety of wigs with different shapes and materials. Let’s explore a detailed process of full lace wig DIY – one of the most favorable types of wigs.

What are the interesting facts about wigs?

Wigs first appeared in Egypt with the function of protecting the scalp from the harsh sun in the desert. Afterward, women in Rome wore wigs as a fashion accessory.

In the 17th century, the wig made its first glorious come back by a quite funny reason is anti-lice. The liking of wigs in Europe helped to protect real hair from lice. People would rather wear wigs instead of shaving their head.

Nowadays, you still see the appearance of wigs in European courts, especially in the UK. The wig is also an indispensable accessory for young people interested in cosplay – a trend in which people are dressing in their favorite character’s costumes.

What is a wig?

To understand the steps of making your first full lace wig DIY, one needs to be aware of diverse types of wigs as well as their differences. These followings are the five most popular types of wigs.

Lace frontal wigs

This type of wig has grown famous over the years and is a favorite shape when creating wigs. Lace frontal wigs provide wearers with a natural hairline and easy-to-soar-in-the-air feature like real hair.

Lace frontal wigs

360 frontal lace wigs

Similar to frontal lace wigs regarding lace materials, a 360 lace frontal wig has lace covering your head’s perimeter in 360 degrees. Also, this design enables users to wear a ponytail confidently.

Closure

A closure who’s inner layer is designed to be thin, soft and has a human-skin look. It makes the wig attach tightly to the scalp which gives your hair a fuller and more natural look.

Partial/ Half lace wigs

A partial or half wig covers an incomplete part of your scalp and leave some of your hair out.

Full lace wigs

This is the most well-known and favorable type of wig. Full lace wigs are favored because of its outstanding advantages such as easy-to-double, high stability and good concealer of defects. Moreover, the lace material is elastic, ventilated and heatproof.

Blonde full lace wigs

By having a detailed insight into the “world” of wigs, you can make a better decision on choosing the most suitable wig for you.

Another critical factor that affects directly to the process of creating a full lace wig DIY is the type of hair. There are three common types of hair used in making wigs: real hair, synthetic hair, and virgin hair.

The least expensive of the three is synthetic hair. This type of hair is convenient and time-saving because it can keep the shape even in bad weather and guarantee no tangle or fracture. The disadvantage of synthetic hair is its short-term durability, which can last only for several months.

The next expensive is human hair (real hair), and it is flexible than synthetic hair. You can cut and style the wig to suit your taste. Although real hair has a higher cost and requires proper care, it’s more durable and can last from 1-2 years.

The most expensive one is virgin hair. It stands out among three types of hair because it allows heat and color to easily apply to the hair with little damage. If you want a permanent wig, virgin hair will be a perfect choice due to its endurance prolonging for years after.

How to make a wig cap?

Before wearing a wig, you should prepare carefully for an appropriate wig cap first to prevent your wig from falling off your head. Creating your wig cap means you can easily make changes to adjust to your head size.

Step 1

Make use of nylon stockings. You pull it over the top of your head until the hole is placed directly on your hairline edge.

Step 2

Afterward, you take the loosen part of the stocking and hold it within a distance of 2cm from your scalp. The purpose of this step is to ensure the comfort and suitable size of the wig cap

Step 3

Take the end of the stocking to make a ring by winding it around the loosen part in Step 2. Fold it through the ring and pull both ends tightly to produce a knot. Use a pair of scissors to remove the remaining portion on the knot.

What are the pros and cons of a DIY full lace wig?

Creating a full lace wig DIY seems to be an exhausted, time-consuming and challenging process. Therefore, most of the wearers choose to put their faith in professional wig makers or purchase from a reputable brand.

However, with suitable materials, tools, and techniques, you will find it easier to make your full lace wig than you think. A do it yourself wig promises to convince you with a lot of significant benefits such as money-saving, flexible according to your schedule and easy to make changes.

What do you need to make a wig?

The first thing you need is patience. Next, the preparation step is also important. You need a wig head or mannequin head, hair bundles, closure or frontal to sew in the wig cap. You can choose real human hair or synthetic fibers to make. What’s more, you have to prepare a curved needle, thread, scissors, glue, wig band, and combs. You can easily find all the materials in many hair stores.

How long does it take to make a lace wig?

If you are a rookie, it may take about 4 hours to make a DIY wig. When you become familiar, it takes 1-2 hours. Making a wig requires your patience. Follow our tutorial about how to make a wig step-by-step. Bear in mind that the first time of making a hair system is your learning process. And everyone has to go through.

How long does a full lace wig last?

With proper care, a hair wig can last from 6 months to a year. Als, its lifespan depends on many factors such as quality, the cap, and the hair type which it is made. For example, the hair with full cuticles has long life than the hair without cuticles. If you purchase a hair wig that has been processed and no cuticles, you have to spend more time and money to maintain it.

How much does it cost to make a wig from human hair?

Human hair wigs are more expensive than synthetic ones. It cost between $200 — $3000. The real hair is flexible, you can cut and restyle it to suit your taste. Real human hair system does not look shiny as the synthetic, so it offers a realistic look. Opt for this hair wig if you need something for a day style.

How to make a full lace wig DIY?

Wig making materials

Remember to prepare these necessary wig making materials to increase your chance of success. This is the standard wig whose making process applies to most of the other types of wigs.

• Wig head
• Lace frontal glue
• A pair of scissors
• Needle, thread, hair glue, and dryer
• Wig band
• Combs
• Wig stand
• Adjustable wig cap

These above materials vary slightly differently based on the type of wigs you choose to use, and they can be purchased effortlessly at any beauty store.

Step 1

Put your wig head on the wig stand or put it down on a table to make it stay firmly when you are working on.

Step 2

Measure and cut your extensions to fit the perimeter of the wig cap. Next, you can fasten your hair extensions by using a needle, thread, hair glue, and dryer. To provide excellent results, you should begin sewing at the neck’s nape and continue up.

Tips: Needle and thread are the safest methods when assembling the wig on your head but also requires plenty of time to perform. Hair glue is a faster choice but is careful with its intense heat.

Step 3

Add a wig band or wig combs inside your wig to make sure its stability when you are wearing it. Discard of lace if you are interested in a frontal lace wig.

Step 4

When the process is finished, you can cut and design the wig according to your preferences. One little advice is that if you are a fan of colorful wigs, it’s better to dye the wig before you carry out the process.

How to make a frontal wig for beginners?

Things you may need:

— A mannequin head

— Hair frontal

— Hair bundles

— A wig cap

— Curved needles, threads, scissors

— Hairpins or clips

How to make a lace wig from scratch? Place a wig cap on your head and mark the place where you put the frontal. Then take the cap off and place it on the mannequin head. Hold it down with pins. Then take your lace frontal and pin it on the mannequin head for more secure. 

Start sewing from the end of the edge of the hair an repeat this all the way through until you finish your frontal. When sewing, you use a clip to move excess hair out of the way. 

Move on to serve in the hair bundles. Continue pinning down the cap areas that are in the bottom and back. To make a wig with bundles and frontal, you may need 4 bundles. Put the needle through the end of the weft and tie knots. You should use the longest length at the back and make sure the track very close to each other to achieve the volume at the bottom of your wig. Repeat the process until you have a full wig. 

Note: While sewing, avoid bumps and keep the hair flat on the head. If you are a beginner, you can use a pencil and draw the track first. Then sewing according to the track.

Now, the wig is done and take it off the mannequin head. Cut the excess lace in the front. You can add some clips or a stretch elastic band for more secure. Move over to styling to make a lace wig look real. You can straighten or add some waves to the hair as you want. 

How to make a lace closure from scratch?

Similar to the above guide on how to make a wig with lace frontal, you need to prepare necessary things such as hair bundles, a set of sewing tools, etc. However, you have to buy a lace closure instead of a frontal. 

Now, follow our how to make a full lace wig tutorial and start to make your own wig:

— Place and secure your mannequin head on the table. Then cover the head with a wig cap. Use any wig cap you can buy. Use pins to keep the cap from moving.

— The second step on how to make a homemade wig is very important. Determine where you place the lace closure in the front and pin the hair down. Ensure that the closure lays flat on the head. 

— Start sewing lace closure to create the top of the hair wig. You use a set of sewing tools (including curved needle, thread) to sew the closure into the cap. Make the first tight knot and sew around the edge of the closure. Finish sewing the first side, you move to another. When you reach the end of your lace, you create two tight knots again. Cut the excess thread and clip the hair up. 

— Continue threading hair bundles onto the cap. You should start with the longest hair bundle at the bottom. Pin the hair bundle and sew it from the ear to ear. When you reach the end of the first bundle, secure it with two tight knots. Keep threading until you have full hair on the head and cut all extra bundle that you don’t use. 

— The last step on how to make a lace closure cheap and easy is cutting off the excess lace.  Tweeze some hair strands on the hair so that it appears more natural. Be careful, otherwise, you cut the weaving thread. You can sew clips inside the wig if you want. 

You can also use a lace closure on how to make a 360 lace wig that matches the hair color you want to design.  

The bottom line

We hope that with this ultimate guide to create your full lace wig DIY in your hands, you will no longer find it difficult to find pleasure in this simple and creative process. If you find this article useful, please share and follow our website to receive more valuable advice and information.

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