First, you need to know the style of braid you want to make, and then you should get a braiding hair dummy. Wear the lace wig on the head of the figure and then pin it down properly on all corners. After that, you should start braiding the lace wig on the dummy. The braiding process requires some craftsmanship detailing, such as making a part and not pulling the braids too tight to cause a tear. To make a part, get a parting comb, use the comb to make a square shape by sectioning a sufficient amount of hair to braid on. Repeat that, and you are on your way to becoming a braiding expert. Lace wigs have variations, and we’ll discuss the types of lace wigs on the market.
TYPE OF LACE MATERIAL FOR BRAIDED WIGS
- HD lace
- Transparent lace
- Medium brown lace
- Frontal lace
- Closure lace
HD LACE
HD Lace for braided wigs are slightly thicker than HD Lace for weaves; kindly see the picture below for reference. HD Lace is undetectable, almost invisible to the naked eyes, perfect for black women of any skin tone. Please note that the lace is modeled after the color of your scalp, not your skin tone. Below is a picture of our HD full lace hairpieces; as you can see, it’s 100% human hair. It comes with four combs, an adjustable strap, and a rubber band to hold it perfectly in place.
TRANSPARENT LACE
Transparent lace is undetectable, colorless, perfect for black women. See pic below for reference. Please note that the lace is modeled after the color of your scalp, not your skin tone.
MEDIUM BROWN LACE
Medium brown lace is the industry standard lace. It has a medium brown hue that gives it that scalp-ish illusion. It’s perfect for black women of any skin tone. Please note that the lace is modeled after the color of your scalp, not your skin tone.
FRONTAL LACE
Lace frontal wigs come in sew-in or bonded installations. Lace frontal helps you achieve a more natural look for your wigs and hair extensions. They are often 4 inches to the back and 13 inches across, covering your hairline ear to ear. Lace front wigs are one of the most natural-looking wig cap constructions available. Lace frontal allows you to style your wig away from your face without having to worry that the wig edge is visible. This type of wig construction is ideal for ladies who have experienced hair loss along the front hairline, as the invisible lace gives you the confidence to style your wig exactly how you want to.
CLOSURE LACE
Closure lace usually comes in 4 x 4, 4 x 5, 4 x 6, 5 x 5, 5 x 5, 5 x 6, 6 x 4, 6 x 5, 6 x 6 inches in size and is use close the front end. Closure lace for braided wigs has a breathable mesh cap.
For more information about braided wigs, visit the Poshglad braided wigs website.