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Throughout history wigs were status symbols, hence the term lace wig. One early wig making technique was to use goatskin to simulate a scalp and then poke hair into it with an embroidery needle. Today, animal skin is no longer used. These days' wigs can look so real, no one would notice.
To make a custom wig, a lace wig master measures a client's head for lace front wig measurements from all angles because heads come in many shapes and sizes. The wig master wraps the client's head in cellophane twisting it just under the ear lobes. Next, the wig master sticks filament tape over the cellophane wrap; he layers it four separate times to make a sculpting cast. He lifts the tape and cellophane cast from the client's head and places it on a wig block; a head shape made from Styrofoam, canvas or wood.
Using canvas or wood wig block:
Using a grease pencil the wig master traces around the cast making a pattern of the client's hairline on the wig block. The wig master then cuts pieces of plain blue paper and pins it on the wig block within the pattern lines if using a canvas or wood head. The paper will prevent light from reflecting into his eyes as he works. Now he places a large size polyester cotton lace on the wig block, and cuts it to the penciled outline. The wig master then pins a finer lace from front to back while leading the edges with pins.
Using Styrofoam head:
If using a Styrofoam head the wig base is pre-made by a seamstress and the pinned on the Styrofoam head.
Preparing hair:
He pulls open a draw with real remy human hair and synthetic hair; it's hard to tell the difference between them. He uses a tail of 100% Indian remy human hair labeled golden ash blonde. He also uses pieces of colored synthetic hair that will be blended within the lace wig to create dramatic highlights. This next step is stripping down and blending the hair to achieve the best quality hairs for making the wig. The tool that is used for this process is called the hackle. The hackle is a giant comb with rows of sharp steel teeth. The wig master first places the golden ash blonde hair between the teeth of the hackle and then places the colored synthetic hair on top. Now, he repeatedly drags the hair through the hackle. He looses some strands in the comb, but those are usually the weaker ones. This process is called hackling and the action gets progressively more vigorous. He twists and turns the tail as he pulls it through the hackle, this is actually dangerous work, and one wrong move and he can pierce his hand on the sharp steel comb.
Once the hair is blended the wig master then cuts the excess ends off to get the best quality hairs. Next, he presses the hair into little metal pins on a leather holding card, the pins on the top card interlock with the bottom one. He pulls hair out of the holding card a few strands at time, with a small needle that looks like a fishing hook. He then knocks the strands into the lace beginning at the nape; this process is known as ventilating, it's very similar to rug hooking. In fact, this may be a way toupee and wigs are often referred to as rugs. Ventilating is labor intensive; the wig master spends a minimum of 50 hours knotting the hairs it takes to make a lace wig. Partway into the job, the wig master combs out any tangles and louses the hair to make sure it moves naturally.
Custom lace front wigs for film and television are usually made by hand, rather than machine because the result is more authentic looking. Because the camera tells all, the custom lace wig needs to look as real as possible. The wig master then weaves the front of the lace wig one hair at a time because the frontal hairline always gets the most scrutiny. Now it's time for the fitting and transformation. The lace wig needs a little styling and trimming the ends is usually needed. Finally, the extra lace is cut away from the perimeter and magic! She's ready to let her synthetic hair down and get into her new role.
Once the hair is blended the wig master then cuts the excess ends off to get the best quality hairs. Next, he presses the hair into little metal pins on a leather holding card, the pins on the top card interlock with the bottom one. He pulls hair out of the holding card a few strands at time, with a small needle that looks like a fishing hook. He then knocks the strands into the lace beginning at the nape; this process is known as ventilating, it's very similar to rug hooking. In fact, this may be a way toupee and wigs are often referred to as rugs. Ventilating is labor intensive; the wig master spends a minimum of 50 hours knotting the hairs it takes to make a lace wig. Partway into the job, the wig master combs out any tangles and louses the hair to make sure it moves naturally.
Custom lace front wigs for film and television are usually made by hand, rather than machine because the result is more authentic looking. Because the camera tells all, the custom lace wig needs to look as real as possible. The wig master then weaves the front of the lace wig one hair at a time because the frontal hairline always gets the most scrutiny. Now it's time for the fitting and transformation. The lace wig needs a little styling and trimming the ends is usually needed. Finally, the extra lace is cut away from the perimeter and magic! She's ready to let her synthetic hair down and get into her new role.
To make a custom wig, a lace wig master measures a client's head for lace front wig measurements from all angles because heads come in many shapes and sizes. The wig master wraps the client's head in cellophane twisting it just under the ear lobes. Next, the wig master sticks filament tape over the cellophane wrap; he layers it four separate times to make a sculpting cast. He lifts the tape and cellophane cast from the client's head and places it on a wig block; a head shape made from Styrofoam, canvas or wood.
Using canvas or wood wig block:
Using a grease pencil the wig master traces around the cast making a pattern of the client's hairline on the wig block. The wig master then cuts pieces of plain blue paper and pins it on the wig block within the pattern lines if using a canvas or wood head. The paper will prevent light from reflecting into his eyes as he works. Now he places a large size polyester cotton lace on the wig block, and cuts it to the penciled outline. The wig master then pins a finer lace from front to back while leading the edges with pins.
Using Styrofoam head:
If using a Styrofoam head the wig base is pre-made by a seamstress and the pinned on the Styrofoam head.
Preparing hair:
He pulls open a draw with real remy human hair and synthetic hair; it's hard to tell the difference between them. He uses a tail of 100% Indian remy human hair labeled golden ash blonde. He also uses pieces of colored synthetic hair that will be blended within the lace wig to create dramatic highlights. This next step is stripping down and blending the hair to achieve the best quality hairs for making the wig. The tool that is used for this process is called the hackle. The hackle is a giant comb with rows of sharp steel teeth. The wig master first places the golden ash blonde hair between the teeth of the hackle and then places the colored synthetic hair on top. Now, he repeatedly drags the hair through the hackle. He looses some strands in the comb, but those are usually the weaker ones. This process is called hackling and the action gets progressively more vigorous. He twists and turns the tail as he pulls it through the hackle, this is actually dangerous work, and one wrong move and he can pierce his hand on the sharp steel comb.
Once the hair is blended the wig master then cuts the excess ends off to get the best quality hairs. Next, he presses the hair into little metal pins on a leather holding card, the pins on the top card interlock with the bottom one. He pulls hair out of the holding card a few strands at time, with a small needle that looks like a fishing hook. He then knocks the strands into the lace beginning at the nape; this process is known as ventilating, it's very similar to rug hooking. In fact, this may be a way toupee and wigs are often referred to as rugs. Ventilating is labor intensive; the wig master spends a minimum of 50 hours knotting the hairs it takes to make a lace wig. Partway into the job, the wig master combs out any tangles and louses the hair to make sure it moves naturally.
Custom lace front wigs for film and television are usually made by hand, rather than machine because the result is more authentic looking. Because the camera tells all, the custom lace wig needs to look as real as possible. The wig master then weaves the front of the lace wig one hair at a time because the frontal hairline always gets the most scrutiny. Now it's time for the fitting and transformation. The lace wig needs a little styling and trimming the ends is usually needed. Finally, the extra lace is cut away from the perimeter and magic! She's ready to let her synthetic hair down and get into her new role.
Once the hair is blended the wig master then cuts the excess ends off to get the best quality hairs. Next, he presses the hair into little metal pins on a leather holding card, the pins on the top card interlock with the bottom one. He pulls hair out of the holding card a few strands at time, with a small needle that looks like a fishing hook. He then knocks the strands into the lace beginning at the nape; this process is known as ventilating, it's very similar to rug hooking. In fact, this may be a way toupee and wigs are often referred to as rugs. Ventilating is labor intensive; the wig master spends a minimum of 50 hours knotting the hairs it takes to make a lace wig. Partway into the job, the wig master combs out any tangles and louses the hair to make sure it moves naturally.
Custom lace front wigs for film and television are usually made by hand, rather than machine because the result is more authentic looking. Because the camera tells all, the custom lace wig needs to look as real as possible. The wig master then weaves the front of the lace wig one hair at a time because the frontal hairline always gets the most scrutiny. Now it's time for the fitting and transformation. The lace wig needs a little styling and trimming the ends is usually needed. Finally, the extra lace is cut away from the perimeter and magic! She's ready to let her synthetic hair down and get into her new role.
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