Eva Avila author of: The Art of Making Men's Hairpieces The Art of Making Women's Wigs

Hair Supply Naturally, all Lace Wigs and Hairpieces are created with hair and there are two kinds of hair that are commonly used: synthetic hair and human hair. There are also two ways hair may be applied of configured to create a Lace Wig or Hairpiece. One way is using bulk hair; the other is using Weft hair. Bulk hair is loose strands of hair that are applied by tying them to a foundation or base using a Ventilating Tool. Weft hair is hair that is sewn together at one end when synthetic; or at the root end when human hair. To make most Lace Wigs or Hairpieces requires approximately 1 or more ounces of Weft hair. The length of the hair will ultimately dictate how many ounces of hair that will be necessary for creating this Hairpiece. With this Hairpiece the hair volume may be controlled by attaching 1 or more Weft strips to each comb. When adding more then one Weft strip to each comb; first pin Weft strips together; and then sew them into one strip before attaching hair to comb. In order for a perfect hair-color match; a hair sample must be sent along when ordering your hair supply. Weft Hair Supply

Flat Lace-Net Foundation Material Creating this Hairpiece requires using flat lace-net foundation material to create the foundation base. Creating this Hairpiece is very easy; you simply create the Hairpiece foundation; sew Weft hair to the foundation base; and its ready to wear. Flat Lace-Net Foundation Material fleshtone

Plastic Thread When creating any type of Lace Wig or Hairpiece using a very thin plastic thread is recommended.

Plastic thread is available at most Fabric Stores.

WIG ATTACHMENT ACCESSORIES WIG COMBS - HAIR TOUPEE SNAPS - WIG T-PINS - HAIR STYLING CLIPS Most women's Lace Wigs or Hairpieces are created using flat lace-net material of which Wefted hair strips are sewn to them or hair is ventilated to the foundation to create the desired Lace Wig or Hairpiece. These Lace Wigs and Hairpieces may secured using either Lace Wig Combs, Toupee Snaps, or Wire Wig Combs. You may also need Lace Wig T-pins and Duck Bill Clips. COMBS & TOUPEE SNAPS T-Pins & CLIPS Lace Wig Combs TCS7005 / TCS7010 Lace Wig Combs TCS7011 / TCS7012 Lace Wig T-Pins WTP7003 Wig Combs TCS7006 Touppe Snaps TS7004 Hairstyling Clips DBC7007 .

HEAD BLOCKS & VENTILATING HOLDER MHRW Head Blocks Gents Styrofoam Head Blocks Mono Styrofoam Head Blocks . Ladies Styrofoam Wig Blocks Styrofoam Lace Wig Blocks Ventilator Holder

Trim Ribbon Some Women's Lace Wig or Men's Hairpieces are made with monofilament inserts. Monofilament inserts normally have rough edges that require trim. Trimming an insert stops hair from tangling along the edge. Inserts may be trimmed using flat trim ribbon or a two-sided bias tape ribbon. Trim ribbon is available in many colors. Choosing a ribbon that coordinates with the other materials (hair, Lace Wig lace-net, thread) that are being used to create your Lace Wig or Hairpiece is recommended. Depending on which type of foundation is being used to create a Lace Wig or Hairpiece (custom-made or ready-made) determines the size trim ribbon required. Using 1/2" to 5/8" trim ribbon is recommended.

Both types of trim ribbon are available at most Fabric Stores.

EasyTAB COMPOUND (Tape Tab System) Lace Wig monofilament inserts can also be easily and quickly finished and prepared by using MHRW EasyTAB Compound. When a Ready-made Lace Wig Foundation is used to create your Lace Wig or Men's Hairpiece, using MHRW EasyTAB Compound is recommended.

Clip-on Hairpiece or Lace Wig Attachment Instructions & Advice

EXTENDED WEAR 'TRACK BONDING TO HAIR' ADHESIVES  .TOP PRIORITY KIT [Enlarge Photo]  .TOP PRIORITY ADHESIVE [Enlarge Photo] P.A.T TAPE [Enlarge Photo] HARD BOND REMOVER [Enlarge Photo]

See "Women's Workshop" below for additional links to other Clip-on Wig Making Tutorials.