LF Newbies/Members Compiled Thr

the BHM Mods have decided to do a compilation thread with all the helpful information and tips and vendor info for our members and newbies.. I've attempted to do this in on page 6 of the Newbie's read here first thread started by Jolieprincess.. but then the vendor thread by Queenbee ends up floating around and we need that to be up too.. so b/c we don't want to look like the ghetto lf section with way too many sticky threads we want a neat look.. so i with the help of my co-mod's intend to compile New Thread containing the Newbie Info Thread, Lace Front Construction Club Thread, Tips, Tricks and Secret's, bleach bath information, the video's of how to apply etc..compiled into one Thread..

zarawigs too..

I think that might be of some help also.

Supply List: 

* = from Coolpiece

Other items I frequently use:

Shampoo:  Creme of Nature, or Dove Moisture Intense, or Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing

Conditioner: Mane n'Tail, or Thermasilk Moisture Infusing, any Dove conditioner, or Kerasilk, or Marc Anthony's Strictly Curls - Frizz sealing conditioner

For maintaining curls:  John Frieda's Frizz-Ease Dream Curls-Curl Perfecter,  Sebastian's Wet Liquid Gel, Marc Anthony's Strictly Curls - Curls defining lotion, Ion Curl defining styling creme, Nexxus Curl Energee-Curl enhancing styler, IC Leave-In Moisturizer with Aloe Vera.
I prefer:  Christophe (Beverly Hills) Hydrating Curl Spray : it makes curly, dry or damaged hair soft & silky. Also another favorite is "Tres Semme Curl Care European Shaping Milk".

For lustre: Proclaim Glossing Polish
 
 

Here is my technique for washing my l/f (I do that before I even wear it):

Step1: Fill a container e.g. Bathtub with Luke warm water, add your favorite hydrating or conditioning shampoo to water (not to hair system).I prefer (my l/f prefers) Cream of Nature Detangling Shampoo for regular hair and Dove Moisture Intense shampoos. 

Step2.: Hold lace front firm with both hands, use a wide tooth paddle brush and gently brush your hair system from roots to ends to remove any tangles. 

Step3. Gently dip the hair system into the tub of water. Swoosh it around very gently several times for about 2-3 minutes, then remove it from the tub, squeeze all the excess water from the hair system.   Do not rub like when we hand wash clothes

Step4. Dispose of the shampoo and water in the tub, run a fresh batch of luke water, and use it to thoroughly rinse all traces of shampoo from the hair system until water runs clear.

Step5. Apply a generous amount of hydrating conditioner, massage from roots to ends of hair system.( I use Mane 'n Tail Conditionner and/or Thermasilk Moisture Intense). Let remain on the hair system for 2 – 5 minutes before rinsing.This is the point where you can put the unit in the nuke for 20 sec [Only 10 sec at a time checking in between]. Reminder: unit will be hot when taken out.

Step6. Rinse all traces of conditioner form the hair system until water runs clear.

Step7. Use a dry cotton towel to dry excess water from hair system.

Step8. Apply Fray Block to lace (to stop it from fraying) and spray Fast Tract Knot sealer to knots (to avoid shedding)
 
Step 9. Place lace front on your mannequin head in secure place, let stand and air dry preferably over night.
(DO NOT use blowdryer/microwave/clothes dryer to dry the system).

Your system is now ready for application.....
 
Applying your lace front:

5.  Wash your lace front for the next time.

• Length – self-explanatory
• Texture - texture in auction or provide  pic (url) - self-explanatory
• Hair Color - self-explanatory
• Density (ultra light, light, light-medium or medium) you can have one density or different densities throughout the wig. The amount of hair in a style; may also be referred to as thickness or volume. This choice is definitely up to the customer. Choose a density for the hairline, front of wig and then the base of wig.
• Hair style – freestyle: having no built-in tendency.  Can be worn in most any style, even backwards. or defined part: Part cannot easily be moved.
• Bleached Knots - Bleaching of knots does not result in white or clear knots, but it does help to give the illusion of hair growing from your scalp by camouflaging the knots.

If your hair color is dark, then knots that hold the hair onto the base will be changed from dark to a light brown and will appear much less visible. Single knots such as those used at the front edge will be less detectable.

If your hair color is medium brown, the knots will be even less detectable, but with lighter brown hair, bleaching will make very little difference. Bleaching knots with blonde hair in not necessary.

With all-lace systems, where the hair density is such that there isn't enough room on the lace for all single knots, you will inevitably be able to spot some knotting upon close inspection from a top view perspective.

For extra light and light density systems, the all lace base is less detectable because there is enough room on the lace to use all single knots and still arrive at a medium to light hair density.

Knots cannot be bleached in areas of a lace or monofilament system that has a polyurethane tape tab system.

• Baby Hair - Baby hair is fine short hairs that are added to the hair line area of a lace front wig. Some customers who think they might have a problem with camouflaging the lace request baby hairs where they would use gel or water to smooth down the baby hairs over the lace. And some just like the look of “baby hairs”.
• If you plan on dyeing your unit a lighter color or adding highlights to your unit - please ask for virgin hair

• Head Measurements - see attached form - self-explanatory
  
  

Other FAQS

What is the difference between a lace front and full lace wig?
A lace front is a hairpiece that has lace from ear-to-ear, which will leave you with an undetectable and unbelievably natural looking hairline. The lace fronts, have monofilament from where the lace ends in the middle of the unit to the nape of the neck. Some of our other pieces have thin skin in the back so it can be trimmed back and glued down (these units can be worn in a ponytail).

A full lace wig is a unit made of all lace, it can be glued down all the way around the perimeter of the unit. You can wear this in a high ponytail. If you did not want to wait 4 weeks for a custom this is the closest you can get.

All of the units are 100% hand-tied and knotted.

How long can I wear the unit?
I have some clients that take their unit off every night, and than others that wear them for weeks at a time. Depending on the holding strength of the glue or tape you can wear it up to a month.

How long will the wig last?
I have units that have lasted for up to three years with proper care. Usually they last up to one year. Depending on various things like, how you take care of it, how often you wear and how you treat it. Comb and brush your wig gently, condition it every once in a while, and it will last for a long time.