Okay, so your makeup requires a lace wig or, to be more exact, a lace-front wig. Your subject could have a full bald cap, full-head cowl, or a forehead extension that covers the head to about the midline of the head. How to you apply a lace or lace-front wig? If your subject is in full bald cap or full-head cowl, the job of applying the wig is relatively simple. I’ll describe that first:
1. Place the wig on your subject’s head in the normal way. The lace wig should go on before makeup has been applied, because the lace must be carefully glued in place. Spirit gum can be used, but it is preferable to use either Pros-Aide ® (or Beta Bond ®) or Telesis ® 5.
2. Make sure that the wig is seated properly, then apply the adhesive thinly along the hairline under the lace and down the temples to the ears on both sides. If you are using Pros-Aide ®, let the adhesive get tacky; if you are using Telesis ® 5, you can press the lace into the fresh adhesive. Use a damp makeup sponge to press the lace down firmly to the head. When the adhesive is dry, lightly powder to remove tackiness, and then apply makeup over the hair lace.
Removal of a lace wig takes the kind of care and finesse needed to remove a prosthetic appliance that you plan to use again:
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Dip a medium flat brush into some Super Solv ® (gel or liquid) or Pros – Aide ® remover and gently brush along the glued hairline of the lace.
2. When the adhesive becomes soft, carefully begin to lift the lace edge with the brush or a pair of tweezers.
3. When the hairline lifts without resistance, lift the nape of the wig at the back and pull it up and forward, with the lace coming off last.
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Clean the lace carefully to remove all traces of adhesive from the lace. You can use more of the adhesive remover or acetone.
5. When you’re done, place the wig on a wig form for storage until it is ready to be worn again.