How to Wash a Lace Front Wig

A lace front wig needs to be washed gently to preserve its beauty and extend its life. We'll provide you a simple, step-by-step tutorial on how to clean a lace front wig in this blog.

How Long Can You Wear a Lace Front Wig?

A lace front wig can typically be worn for six to eight weeks.  At most, we advise wearing your wigs for two to four weeks.  We advise you to take it off for a few days before attempting to reapply it if you do leave it on for more than four weeks.  If the wig is worn consistently for a long time, some people may feel uncomfortable or develop skin sensitivity.  It is advised in these situations to allow your skin to rest in between wearing sessions.Both your wig and your skin require time to breathe and regenerate.  In other words, don't take off and put on a wig again.  If you intend to wear wigs frequently, it's a good idea to switch between several styles.  This helps keep each wig in good shape by giving them a respite from usage.

Can You Reuse a Lace Front Wig?

The lace front wigs are definitely reusable.  Wigs can last up to three years or more with the right maintenance.  To preserve the wig's quality and increase its lifespan, proper care is especially crucial.  The following advice will help you reuse a lace front wig:

Storage: After washing and air drying the wig.  To keep the wig in form and avoid tangling, store it on a wig stand or mannequin head.  You can even keep the wig in the box or packing if it comes with one.

Minimize Heat Use: A flat straightener, curling iron, hot comb, or heat styling equipment can all be used to style a human hair lace front wig.  But using too much heat will make your hair frizzy and brittle.  Wig strands can be protected by using a heat-protectant spray made specifically for wigs before styling your hair.

Maintenance: To extend the wig's service life, keep it clean and well-maintained by washing it frequently, using gentle materials, and avoiding high temperatures.

Reuse of glue: Before reapplying the wig, please sure to thoroughly clean and remove any remaining glue if you used tape or adhesive to secure it.

How to Remove a Lace Front Wig?

Removing a lace front wig from your head is the first step because these wigs typically require glue or adhesive to be attached to your head.  To prevent harming the wig or your real hair, a lace front wig must be removed with caution and gentle handling.

Start by brushing your hair back and putting Vaseline, wig glue remover, or oil spray on your hairline.  After a few minutes, slowly pull back the wig's lace, beginning on one side.  You may effortlessly remove your lace frontal by using your fingers to gradually lift it.  Do not pull or tug violently.  To get rid of extra glue or stickiness on the lace and your forehead, gently wipe away any leftovers with a soft cloth or cotton ball dipped in wig glue remover.  In the end, remove the wig's lace adhesive.

How to Wash a Lace Front Wig

Things You May Need:

• Sulfate-free Shampoo
• Oil Enriched Conditioner
• Wig Stand or Mannequin Head
• Wig Brush or Wide-tooth Comb

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Prepare Your Wig
Detangle your wig to get rid of any knots before washing it.  An effective tool for detangling is a wide-tooth comb.  You may comb the knots out of curly wigs using your finger.

Step 2: Fill a Basin with Lukewarm Water
Pour lukewarm water into a bowl.  Hot water should not be used since it can harm the hair strands.  The most obvious factor is the water's temperature.  The hair strands will be destroyed if hot water is used.  High temperatures will cause the color to fade, especially on colored wigs.

Step 3: Shampooing
Fill the basin with two to three pumps of sulfate-free shampoo.  Until the shampoo and water are completely combined, swirl the water.  Swish the wig around lightly after submerging it in the water.  Keep in mind not to brush or rub the wig too hard.  After gently shampooing the lace and massaging the hair to create a thick lather, let the wig sit for 20 minutes.  You can use a toothbrush to get rid of any glue residue.  Next, drain the basin of soapy water.  Gently swish the wig in the clean water to rinse it well, making sure that all of the shampoo and dust are gone.

Step 4: Conditioning
Apply the conditioner(1-2 pumps) only on the ends of the hair. Brush it through starting from the bottom. Then let it sit in hot water with conditioner for 10-15 minutes, rinse again. Gently squeeze out excess water from the wig, you can use a microfiber towel to absorb the excessive water, but do not wring or twist it.

Step 5: Drying
Place the wig on a wig stand to retain its shape while drying. Avoid rubbing the towel against the wig. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent color fading.

Step 6: Styling
After drying, gently comb through the wig using a wig brush or wide-tooth comb. Then you can style a wig as you preferred.

Final Word

You can preserve the attractiveness of your lace front wig and make sure it keeps enhancing your style by following these instructions and providing it with the proper maintenance.