I always get compliments about my hair - and I don’t like gatekeeping. So, I decided share my key tips for achieving an impeccable wig install, from maintenance, to perfectly melting your lace.
This list contains everything you need for an incredib...
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Wig Recommendations
Prepping the skin
Styling Tools
Wig Glue / Spray
Parting
Hair Products
Wig Recommendations
Some of the best HD lace in the industry - great for beginners and experienced wig stylists alike
WOWANGEL Best HD Lace Wigs | 100% Human Hair
Super beginner friendly! This is my go-to for work
ISEE M-Cap Wear Go Straight 9x6 HD Lace Wig Pre Bleached Tiny Knots Wig
Prepping the skin
Used for cleansing the skin before applying glue/wig spray
Amazon.co.uk: Rubbing Alcohol
Styling Tools
Affordable, pink, great for styling. Did I mention it’s pink??
Terviiix Hot Comb for Wigs, Afro Hair & Beard
I’ve had my Remington Blow Dryer for almost 6 years. The quality is amazing
Remington Hair Dryers - For All Hair Types
The holy grail of curling irons
Curling Irons
For sleek, straight hairstyles
Amazon.co.uk: Rimmel Straighteners
A great hairbrush option
Amazon.co.uk: Tangle Teezer
Perfect for combing out curls
Amazon.co.uk: Wide Tooth Comb
Allows you to precisely cut the lace
Nail Scissors
Vital for cutting layers, bangs and blunt-cutting the ends of the hair
Amazon.co.uk: Hairdressing Scissors
Amazing for curling baby hairs
Amazon.co.uk: Pencil Straighteners
Hair clips are awesome for curls and sectioning hair
Amazon.co.uk: Curl Clips
Wig Glue / Spray
Excellent wig glue. Installs can last 1-2 weeks+
Hairbyshope
Amazing for glueless installs - lasts 1-2 days. Very easy to remove
ORS Olive Oil Fix it Super Hold Spray 200ml | Hair
Parting
Handy for parting the hair
Rat Tail Combs
Wax sticks are ESSENTIAL for an amazing wig install
Slick Hair Company Hair Wax Stick 50g
Amazing for defining the part of your wig
Sleek MakeUP Corrector & Concealer Palette 03
Perfect for tidying up your parting
Amazon.co.uk: Loreal Magic Retouch
Hair Products
Packs a punch when taming flyaways
Redken Spray Wax, High-Impact Finishing Aerosol
Great for taming flyaways, with added heat protection. Also smells sublime
OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Hair Oil™ for Soft, Shiny Hair
Makes your hair sleek and smells heavenly
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Moroccan Oil 3.75oz
Great for curly hair and sleeking edges
Doux Crazy Sexy Curl Honey Setting Foam
Great hold for moulding the hairline and holding heat styling in place
Amazon.co.uk: Got2b Hairspray
Melt that lace!
A necessity for MELTING that lace
Fantasia Liquid Mousse Super Hold Spritz Hair Spray
What I use to protect my lace before bed
Xtrend Satin Edge Scarves for Wigs Grip Band
Perfect for tinting the lace
Ruby Kisses HD Concealer & Foundation Brush
Helps you to melt your lace seamlessly
Barber Neck Tape, 5 Rolls Disposable Strips
A necessity for melting your lace. Pro tip: try the double melt technique to achieve that “what lace?” look
