How to cut the lace on a Ready to Wear wig | YES I DO! | TIP TUESDAY
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- Today I want to talk about cutting the lace on your ready to wear lace front wig. Should you? Will it ruin the wig? HOW do you do it?
Cutting the lace is a viable option when the lace front isn't working for you. I often do it on Estetica wigs, for some reason the lace front on those seem to need it more than others for me personally. I have been doing this now for about a year and a half and have NEVER had it ruin the lace or cause it to fray. NEVER.
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I cut the lace on the first wig I owned with small scissors and it frayed.☹️ I was able to stop it from further fraying by dabbing it with clear nail polish (I was desperate for a cure!) I ended up cutting in bangs anyway. I learned that those particular scissors were not SHARP enough. I had my husband cut my Jon Renau Haute with regular pinking shears while I covered my eyes. 🤦🏼♀️ No issues whatsoever. I believe that the scissors need to be fairly sharp so it’s not “chewing” on the lace. I’m going to have the lace on my On Point cut......by my husband. He’s a pro.😉 Thank you for this video and all you do for us wig sisters. You are a blessing!❤️
This is such a helpful comment!! I pinned it so hopefully others will see it... I can totally see why that would be important! Wish I would have thought of that so I could share it in the video.... so glad you have an AWESOME husband who will help you with your wigs. What a man! ❤❤❤
I did too over 10+Yrs ago on Zara, before I knew a thing about wigs & before any videos & community of wig wearers for us ladies with hair loss, or wearing wigs for fashion, were available for help.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much, Denise! Now I know how to do it. I agree that lace front looks even more realistic once you were done.
Totally!!
Another excellent tutorial! I have the JR shears and have used it to cut lace fronts that do not sit flat against my forehead. My first time using them I was so scared I would mess up. It took a few times and now I'm happy to say, I'm much better at it. I do agree that a scalloped LF seamlessly melts into the forehead. The difficult part for me is lining up the pattern each time I cut back into the lace again (because you slowly want to make little cuts at a time) but again, it gets better each time you do it. Thanks again Denise. I appreciate your videos and teaching us these tricks and tips.
This was great! I agree, the lace looked better once you were done.
So nice that you share so many helpful tips that are relatively a very inexpensive fix ( & take little time) to a lot of little things that might keep us from reaching for some pieces more often, just because some little "thing"doesn't feel or look just right to us. I think we are our own worst critics when it comes to how we appear to others.
I think a big part of this journey is learning how to tweak our pieces to make them our own & boost our confidence when wearing them. You, my dear, are most helpful in this process! Thanks.
Looking forward to next Tues, already! 🤗❤
SO glad you did this video bc on some of my best pieces have the ready-to-wear lace fronts that are so visible no matter what I do to conceal them.
I needed this how-to today. Thank you!!!🙏🏼
You’re the best Denise!❤
Love all Tuesday Tips! Thank you, Denise.
Glad you like them!
Came out beautiful I love the new zig zag cut it’s more better I will be trying this new method
Your bathroom looks great Denise. I agree that pinking shears are best used as they break up the straight line. ❤️💜❤️
Thank you!
I love your videos. They are so helpful and detailed.
Thank your so much. Headed for the PS now. Great video.
Fabulous!! Thank you for this Denise!! I love this series!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Great info. You keep adding to my wig knowledge. Thanks.
That's the goal so YAY!
Joyce Z
Great tip Denise! I like when you do tip Tuesday.
Glad it was helpful! I'll keep thinking of good things to share 💖
I have cut the lace on one lace front wig to accommodate my widows peak, and it was successful. I used nail shears, useful because mine, anyway, are slightly curved. They're also relatively small, so very maneuverable following a cut line. I was delighted, because it made a very good Gabor wig much more enjoyably wearable, and it improved the overall fit.
Yay! I love hearing success stories!
Thank you Denise very helpful information. I have never had to cut the lace yet but great to know how to in advance.
Glad it was helpful!
I know exactly what line of demarcation your talking about. Another incredibly helpful video Wig Sister. I’m definitely gonna do it
Let me know how it goes!!
I love all these tips. I cut the lace off of one of my Jett wigs Because it was so itchy. I did lose a bit of the bangs, but not enough to notice. Now I can wear it all the time with no problem. I really appreciate your tips. (I have three Jett wig, and they’re all pretty old so I Wasn’t worried about it. Also, I tried the tip of soaking one in vinegar….much softer now.
Another Great Tip! Thank you,
Love the Wig on you 😙❤
Thank you!
It was a help. I had a wig I got on sale and it had a lot of lace and it looks like someone had tried to thin out the front and it made the lace look like even more so I trimmed the lace and it helped. I was nervous but I had just watched your video so I went for it. Thank you for all your great help.
Glad I could help!
Excellent video Denise!!...and WOW...the bathroom looks amazing..tell your hubby I need mine renovated!!!...have a great day sister😘
Thanks! He is awesome at this kind of stuff!
I never did this but it's good to know how to do it, thanks Denise.
Glad it was helpful!
That wig looks so good on you and the color too!
Thank you! 🥰
This is super helpful! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thanks Denise for this video. I had an older wig that the lace was fraying a bit but it's still a good around the house wig. After watching your video I thought it was a perfect wig to try this on. It actually worked great! It took me 10 minutes of moving it around to make that first cut but then it was easier, just as you said! Oh, and I LOVE your remodeled bathroom!!!
Yay and THANK YOU! I'm laying in bed reading comments and my husband is next to me so I made sure to pass along the compliment... he said Thank You 😊!
Hey, wig sister! I just want to say how beautiful you look with your buzz cut! I just recently buzzed my hair into a modified Mohawk, thanks to one of your previous videos about buzzing your hair, the concerns you had, and how you felt some 10 months after. I honor my spouse’s feelings about my bio hair, and appreciate your openness regarding being a strong woman able to compromise in a relationship. That’s what we all want and need! I really appreciate your videos accompanying me on my own wig journey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I LOVE THIS!! I couldn't love thos more, as a matter of fact!! Hugs!
Thank you. You look great in that wig.
Appreciate that!!
Awesome tips! I am a lace trimmer. Almost every wig. Like you, I don’t like a demarcation line, and I prefer the look of less lace. I have used both pinking shears and regular scissors with success on several brands. I’ve never had lace fray or stretch with either. I do find the pinking shears harder to work with, but I like the finished product better with them. Go figure. Loved the tutorial - very helpful! p.s. love the new bathroom look!
Thanks for sharing- your real life testimony is so helpful!
Wow! What a difference! Thanks for this "hack!"
I followed these tips--
just in the area where the lace front area is observable on my "Forever Chic,"
Oh, my goodness! 'what a difference! Thank you!
YAY! Thank you so much for sharing!
'taking a pair of pinking shears--
'people 'need to watch before they attempt!!!!
Just slowly trimmed my Ellen Wille FAME, I thought it looked good before, but OH MY the lace line totally disappears! Thank You so much for doing this on camera. :) ...when I take it off tonight I will make sure the lace is soaking wet before I remove it.
YAY!! I'm so glad you had a good experience, this makes me so happy!!
thanks for this! I have a HF wig that I don't wear anymore. I'm going to try it on that first.
Great idea!
Great video! I should probably buy a pair of pinking shears. I have been using fingernail scissors to cut lace, and I usually cut it right up to the hairline because I don't like seeing that 'line of demarcation" as you called it. You are right that it is not at all visible after you used the shears, so thank you!
Virtual hugs and blessings,
Shelly
Thank you, Shelly!
Thanks Denise!
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Denise, I have trimmed three wigs, first with scissors which I neededto fix because I was cutting off hair fibers; decided I might have more control with my quilting rotary cutter. I now use my quilting rotary cutter, sparingly, because I find the pinking edge feels itchy to me. I do find that the reason I trim to begin with is because of itching along the lace front edge, which leads to fraying, so I never seriously considered using the pinking shears. The third wig I trimmed was my Raquel Welch, InCharge. I’ve only had my InCharge wig for 6 weeks, and at 4 weeks it was already frayed. Straight scissors didn’t allow me to get close enough, but perhaps I’m more comfortable using rotary cutters than the average person. It worked out well and definitely stopped the itching. I have to say I like the look of lace fronts, but not the itching.
I have heard a few wig sisters share that lace fronts are itchy to them... what a bummer. Have you tried using It Stays to adhere them? I find when I just plot a wig on and don't adhere it then it does start to get itchy but when I adhere it that totally takes care of it because it doesn't allow the wig to move which is what causes the itching a lot of the time. Just a suggestion. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!
I don't have any lace-front wigs but this was very interesting and you had me chewing my nails. Har-har-har. But I agree, once you trimmed it and put it back on it truly melted into your skin/forehead.
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Thank You Thank You Thank You 😊
Hey, Denise...you always have such informative videos...thank you! Have you done any on storing your wigs? I noticed that you hang some on clips...how do you do that and how do you know the name of each wig? Thank you!
GREAT IDEA! I do have a video on storing my wigs, but it has been a long time since I did that and I do a few things differently now so it is time I did a new one! Thank you so much for the suggestion!
Great video Denise! Do you have any recommendations for trimming lace when one has a pronounced widow’s peak? Thanks!
That is a great question.... I have been told that some people cut the lace unevenly and cut it way back where their widow's peak is so that it doesn't cover it. I've also been told that some people shave it so it doesn't show, and some use some makeup to make it less obvious. I don't have one so unfortunately can't give you first hand knowledge but I just posted this question on my community page and hope those with experience will respond..... here is a link to that page so you can watch the comments. HUGS! czcams.com/users/DeniseSheetscommunity
The Jon Renau lace is so stiff and uncomfortable. Can you recommend any other big brand with softer lace front?
The lace on my newest wig was so scratchy, I watched you video and trimmed right along with you. I’m a newbie, never had irritation from lace edge before. It’s better but still irritates a bit.
I'm glad it helped, but wish it would have worked fully so you could be more comfortable. HUGS!
Another great video, thanks so much Denise.
Do you ever use Stop Fray on your lace fronts? I’m not game to use it, wondered if it thickens/hardens the lace and damages it? Builds up on the lace? Help 😳
I tried it once and it was a disaster. It dried hard and white. I've heard others say they have used it successfully but my one experience makes me think it isn't a good solution. I don't know how you would use it do it wouldn't look obvious....
Beautiful Bathroom, Thank you for tip tuesdays..
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Can you link this wig you’re wearing? Thank you
Thanks Denise, where would I be without you?! 🥰👍🏼
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I just clicked your link for the sheers...it comes with 2 pairs....which do you use?? The serrated, or the scalloped???
I use the scalloped, but either works as the difference is very subtle.
@@heywigsister great..ordering mine now!!! Thanks!!
I love your content. Feel free to film from the bathroom all the time!
Thanks!! I am trying to find some good lights that will fit on my counter so the lighting is better for reviews (it is fine for tutorials).... I love filming in my bathroom and miss it!
How do you cut bangs
Search Denise Sheets Bangs and you will find multiple videos showing how I cut bangs on different wigs.
I saw one person cut the lace with pinking shears so it wouldn't fray. I know in sewing that works, cutting fabric with pinking shears, the material won't fray. I'm a bangs girl so I don't care too much if there's a lace front or not.
That is great confirmation!! Thank you!
It was hard for me because of the root. Plus shears are so big
Yes, the shears are a pain and I really wish they were smaller.
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Me too!! These feel like King Kong picking shears!!! LOL 😂! I also have a problem with the lace not sticking to my head. It always sticks out in places and I keep having to press it back down. Don’t know if anything can help that?!
@@susiepalmer1977 I have a wig that does that and It Stays helps. Are you wearing anything under your wig? When I have tried a wig grip I find the lace doesn't lay flat due to the extra bulk.
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Yes I use it stays and I have to wear a wig grip. All the wigs I have come in average. All of them are too big even when I tighten the size straps. I even have to cris cross the bra type straps!! So I don’t know really what else to do! 😔
@@susiepalmer1977 Oh gosh, that IS a challenge... I think between the wig being too big for you and the bulk of the wig grip you are going to find it difficult to get that lace to lay flat. Have you ever tried to make a wig cap smaller? I have seen it done before by just sewing together a few wefts... I have been planning to try it so I can show it on a tip tuesday. Wondering if that would help so you don't have to wear a wig grip? I will have to figure out how to get that filmed ASAP!