How to Blend Lace Front with Skin?

When you buy a high-quality lace front wig, you want it to look premium.

Achieving the premium hair look depends on how well you blend your lace front with your skin. A lace front wig that isn’t carefully blended with your skin will look tacky regardless of the price of the hair.

Installing a lace front and blending it with your skin comes with its own challenges, and one of them is achieving a seamless blend. Because one step goes wrong, and it becomes really messy in no time.

If you have struggled to achieve that “seamless, growing out of your scalp” effect when installing a lace front wig, then this post has got your back.

I will walk you through the technique of blending the lace front with your skin in just a few minutes.

What are Lace Front Wigs and Why are They So Popular?

Lace front wigs are wigs that feature a sheer, lace base at the front of the wig. They are designed to give the illusion that the front hair is growing out of the scalp, elevating the whole look and style. Since the lace of the wigs sits just right in front of the caps, they create a natural-looking hairline and blend with the natural hairline.

But that’s not all. Lace front wigs are also very stylish and versatile. You can achieve different looks with them and style them in various ways. They are also very comfortable, breathable, and, not to forget the main reason, which I’ve mentioned before: realistic. This makes them highly sought after and a popular choice today.

Choosing the Right Lace Front Wig for the Perfect Blend

Before I dive into how to blend your lace front with your skin, we must first establish the fact that your choice of wig also determines if you’ll achieve a seamless look. It’s like one of the main contributing factors that affects the outcome. This is why you must choose carefully.

Consider the type of lace, the color, the quality, and the size of the cap. Let’s see each of them.

1. Type of Lace

There are different types of lace used for lace wigs. Some of them are HD Lace, Swiss lace, and French lace.

HD lace is a highly undetectable lace that disappears into your skin once you install it. On the other hand, Swiss lace is a more delicate, finer option that is good for everyday wear. Lastly, French lace. This type of lace is durable and slightly thicker than Swiss lace.

While all of these laces are perfect for a good blend, I'll always encourage using HD lace because of how natural they blend with the skin.

2. The Color of Lace

Select a lace color that matches your skin tone or is really close to it. This will give you a realistic look and make it look seamless.

If you can’t find a color that matches your skin tone, instead of going for a shade that is darker, go for a lighter shade, then customize it to match your skin tone with makeup (foundation or concealer).

3. The Hairline Quality

Go for wigs with a pre-plucked hairline. They usually blend better than those that are not pre-plucked. This is because of their natural-looking hairline.

Also, make sure the knots aren’t visible on the wig you want to install, and the hair looks like it is growing out of your scalp when you place it on your head.

If the knots are still visible or the hairline is not plucked, take it to the salon or work on the wig yourself. Pluck out the hair using the pluck and skip method, then bleach the knots or hide them with makeup.

4. Cap Size

If your wig is too small or too large, it will lift after installation. So, get a lace front wig that suits you perfectly and sit on your head. This ensures you get a nice result and lies as flatly as possible.

How to Blend Lace Front with Your Skin?

Here are the steps to follow when you want to blend your lace front to your skin.

Step 1: Prepare Your Natural Hair

A bad foundation won't give you the best result. Instead, you get a messy outcome. But if you want the lace front to blend as you would want, there’s a need for you to prep your hair.

Get your washing products: shampoo, conditioner, a microfiber towel, and others, and wash your natural hair. This gives you a clean and fresh start. Next, braid it. You can decide to go for an all-back cornrows style or put your hair in different sections and braid. It depends on you. Make sure your hair doesn’t bulge at any part, and your edges are brushed to the back.

Step 2: Wear a Wig Cap

Now, put on your wig cap to protect your natural hair. Let the color of the cap match your skin tone and the lace of the wig. Place the front of the cap just before your hairline. Check how to put on a wig cap step by step.

Step 3: Install the Wig on Your Head

• Wear your wig and align it accordingly. Be sure the lace sits in front of your hairline.
• And once that's done, cut off the excess lace. You can use a pair of scissors or a razor for this. While some people like to cut the lace in straight lines, I wouldn’t recommend that. Cut in a zigzag motion. It makes the edges look more like our natural hairline.
• After cutting, apply your wig adhesive to your hairline in a thin layer and dry with a blow dryer. Apply another thin layer of glue to your hairline and wait for it to dry a bit.
• Once it becomes tacky, press down the lace on the glue with a comb.
• Keep pressing to be sure it’s glued, then tie a melting band around your hairline. The band makes the lace blend well with the skin. Wait for about 15 to 20 minutes, then remove it. If you don’t want to use a melting band, you can use a hot comb to melt it further. Simply press the hot comb to the lace, moving from one side to the other.

Step 4: Create A Natural Look

Use a towel dipped in water to remove any glue around the front of your hairline, then create baby hairs for a natural style.

You can simply take a few strands of hair forward from where you want the baby hairs to be and cut with your scissors, then use your gel and brush to swoop the hair beautifully.  

Tips to Help You Blend Your Lace Front Wig to Your Skin

These are useful tips you can follow when gluing your lace for a beautiful result.

- Place the Lace Correctly

Before you secure the lace with your glue, make sure the wig sits at the right place and aligns with your natural hairline. Most people do not want glues on their natural hair, which is honestly the best. So, instead, apply the glue just in front of your hairline. This gives you a natural-looking, realistic result.

- Use Your Makeup

I always recommend applying your foundation or concealer after gluing your lace to your skin. This is to create a natural look that matches your skin tone and even the lace of the wig. Apply it directly to the front of the lace and your hairline and blend properly.

- Use the Right Match

As I’ve mentioned before, make sure to use a lace wig and a cap that matches your skin. If the lace or the wig cap doesn’t match your complexion, it might not look natural. So, go for a color that closely matches you for the style. If you fail to get your color, dab your foundation or concealer on the wig cap and the inside of your lace wig.

- A Lace Tint Spray

Instead of dyeing, use a lace tint spray to achieve the perfect blend. It is an easy way to match the lace with your skin without doing too much. This is particularly for those with darker skin who want their transparent lace to match their skin tone.  Just spray generously (not too much), and you’ll see the difference in no time.

- Pluck the Wig’s Hairline

Tweeze the hairline of your lace wig. This gives it a natural effect. It allows it to mimic our natural hairline and blend with your skin.

- Follow the Double Melting Method

Be sure to incorporate the double melting method. It’s an installation technique that makes your lace appear invisible and last for weeks by simply applying your product twice.

Whatever product you use to attach your lace to your skin, make sure you apply, wait till it dries a bit, then apply again before pressing the wig onto the product. This allows the lace to blend seamlessly with the skin.

Conclusion

Follow the steps and tips I’ve listed in this post for a natural and gorgeous style. But I must say that you should avoid rushing the process and be careful when using hot tools as a precaution.

From pre-plucked wigs to pre-cut wigs, and even everything in one package, you can get lace front wigs that make blending into the skin and installation easy at Cynosure Hair.