Lace Front Wig FAQs
A lace front wig recreates a hairline that has been lost and needs to be recreated. Hair is attached to lace in the front part of the wig with the hope that it looks like hair is growing from your scalp and recreates a hairline.
Keep in mind not all lace front wigs are created equal. A lot of detail goes into the making of a realistic hairline. At Encelia, we use a soft, comfy Swiss lace that is translucent and undetectable to the naked eye. Our knots are tiny and bleached and then we follow a feathered zigzag approach, which makes our hairline soft and virtually indistinguishable from your own. *Note: We have different shades of lace so if you have a darker complexion, we can make a lace front that matches your skin tone.
At Encelia, we use soft, translucent Swiss lace that flawlessly blends into your skin tone making the hairline undetectable.
- OPEN LACE FRONT: is a traditional (unfolded) lace front that is made with one layer of Swiss lace, which recreates a natural looking hairline and makes it easy to wear your hair off of our face.
- CLOSED LACE FRONT: has a 1/8" folded Swiss lace, which makes the front of the wig to sit super flat and snug against the forehead making it ideal for: 1) Fringe or Bangs: stay put and look great all day 2) Women who still a hairline but don't want to use the painful clips commonly used in toppers. If you have some hair in the front (less than 1/2" inch), you can pull your hair forward and use your own natural hairline and then you would place this wig just after your hairline (where you place your topper). Because the front will sit snug against the head the transition from your hair to wig hair will be seamless - no teasing or clips required. Watch tutorial here
Most lace front wigs require glue or adhesive to prevent the lace from lifting throughout the day. At Encelia, we believe a wig should be functional and easy to wear. We believe lace front wigs should be glueless. Our lace front wig stays firmly in place all day because we have built-in two kinds internal headbands that grip to the wig and keep the wig firmly in place all day.
- INTERNAL MEDICAL GRADE SILICONE HEADBAND: 1.5" inch silicone headband wraps from ear to ear and then along the nap, which grips to the head, which keeping your wig and lace front firmly in place all day.
- INTERNAL REMOVABLE JERSEY KNIT WIG GRIP HEADAND: 1.5" inch ultra-soft, washable, brushed jersey (think Vuori) wraps from ear to ear and then along the nap. Silicone free grippers are added to help make this wig slip-proof while also being breathable because the jersey wicks moisture and drys quickly.
Most lace front wigs require glue or adhesive to keep the lace snug against your forehead.
At Encelia, our lace front wigs are glueless and stay down due to the internal built in wig grips. Simply, just put it on and go! Watch a detailed tutorial on how to put it on, position it, and how to adjust it: click here
Wearing and styling a lace front wig is easy. Click here to see a detailed tutorial on how to prep your lace front wig so it looks flawless all week.
Many women get overwhelmed with cutting lace front wigs so at Encelia, our lace front wigs come pre-cut with baby hairs cut in so you don't have to worry about a wig. But, the lace is delicate so we know that you will have to trim your lace every six months or so. Click here to see a detailed step by step tutorial.
The lace front is the most delicate part of a wig. In general, you don't really want to mess with your lace front so try to keep it makeup free. Lace can easily rip, stretch and fay so great care should go into cleaning it. If you need to remove makeup, it's best to just let the wig sit in a basin filled with a moisturizing shampoo. Do not rub, pick or use makeup remover.
If you used glue or adhesive, contact the company that makes the glue or other adhesive to learn the best ways to remove or deactivate the adhesive.
At Encelia, because we want your lace front wig to last a year and half to two years we have purposely designed our lace front wig to sit snug so that you don't need to use adhesives.
The lace front is the most delicate part of a wig. In general, you don't really want to mess with it because it can easily rip, stretch and fay so great care should go into caring for it.
Click here for a detailed tutorial on best practices how to care for your lace front.
At Encelia, the lifespan of your lace front wig will vary depending on its maintenance, frequency of use, and the hair type you choose:
- Remy Human Hair: 16 to 24 months
- Luxury Synthetic: 12 to 15 months
- Heat Friendly Synthetic: 6 to 8 months
Proper care and products will help prolonging its lifespan but about half way through it's life you will need to trim the lace because the lace will fray and you will lose hair. Click here for a detailed tutorial on how to trim your lace front.
We do not recommend sleeping in a lace front wig because the lace is so delicate. A better option is our headband wig because it's lace free, flexible and super comfy.
We understand that letting go of a wig is hard because they are expensive to buy. Here are some helpful tips on when and how to let go and recycle your wig.
- Are you worried or thinking about the wig when your wearing it? Maybe it's too thin or has a hole or the lace front just isn't looking right. In general, if you are concerned about how your wig looks then it might be time to let it go.
- Is it itchy or uncomfortable? Has the hair "inverted"? When hair inverts or comes inside the cap it can be very itchy and it might be time to retire it.
- Does it fit well? Wigs that are too big feel you with fear and wigs that are too small can cause tension headache.
Notice how we don't mention the condition of the hair. Most hair can be restored. For human hair wigs, consider doing an overnight keratin, deep moisturizing mask. For synthetic, try restoring the fiber with water and a flat iron. If you do these things and the hair still doesn't look the way you want, try re-toning or coloring your wig. And, if that doesn't work well it's time retire it. Wig hair isn't might to last forever so please keep that in mind.
When you decide to let go and recycle it, please learn about our recycling program here.
Many of our customers tell us know challenging it is to take their measurements so offer a FREE program called, The Wig Kit, which allows your to try-on our different cap sizes along with seeing our hair colors in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Simply, book a free 15 minute 1:1 consultation with one of our wig experts, and then we will send you your wig kit.
Determining your hair color for your wig on a computer screen can be difficult. See side-by-side comparisons of our different hair types along with the colors in different lighting here. Also, check out our WIG KIT program which allows you to try on our fitting caps (aka wig without hair) and our hair swatch for FREE.
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Lace Front Wigs, Reimagined
Frustrated with lace front wigs? Lace front wigs promised us a realistic, indictable hairline that flawlessly blends into our skin. Sadly, most lace front wigs are itchy, the knots are huge, and don't stay flat against our foreheads.
In short, lace front wigs are failing us, so, we have been on a mission to change that but we didn't stop there!
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Invisible, Soft Swiss Lace Front
The Encelia® Hair lace front, is made with soft Swiss lace so it seamlessly blends into lighter skin tones. The knots are invisible because they are single hand-tied creating a natural hairline that is virtually indistinguishable from your own.
Best of all, our lace front will sit snug against your head without the need for glue or adhesive due to it's innovative folded design. Our lace front wig has been pre-plucked with baby hairs cut in, so you don’t have to worry about a thing!
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Innovative Skin | Scalp Like Top
The top of this wig is 100% hand-tied top so you can part this wig in any direction and it's double lined so it is itch-free.
But that's not all! There is a 3" inch ultra-thin skin section at the center of the top of the wig, which looks like real scalp - the knots and lace material are invisible!
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Introducing Our Soft, Silicone Built-In Wig Grip
Putting on a wig and keeping it secure shouldn't be so hard.
At Encelia® Hair, our mission is to help make your wig life a breeze. To help keep your wig secure throughout the day, we have added a soft, silicone headband inside the wig which gentle grips to your head, eliminating the need for wig grips, tape or adhesive.
Now, putting on a wig and keeping it secure is a total breeze!
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Seamless Cooling Cap
You deserve to feel comfortable in a wig! If you find wigs to be itchy, then you're going to love our double-lined seamless, cooling wig cap!
Encelia® Hair is the first wig brand to incorporate technical athletic apparel designs into a wig. This wig is double-lined, seamless, cooling, and completely stretchable, offering you unparalleled comfort and breathability.
Finally, a wig that is so comfortable that you'll forget your wearing one!
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Fit Matters
The fit of the wig is one of the most important aspects of the wig but it is often overlooked.
A loose-fitting wig fills you with worry and a wig that is too small gives you a headache. But, a wig that fits you well, will be comfortable, increase your confidence and it will make wearing a wig a breeze.
To help you feel comfortable & confident throughout your day, Encelia® Hair proudly offers five cap sizes!
