A lace wig install kit bundles the products used to attach a lace front wig and make the lace blend into your skin. A typical kit covers four jobs: tinting the lace to match your skin tone, bonding it along the hairline, pressing and setting it so the edge disappears, and finishing the hairline. It should also include a remover for taking the wig off safely. Knowing what each item does, and the order to use them in, matters more than the number of pieces.
What each item does
| Item | Job | When it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Lace tint | Colors the lace so it matches your skin tone | Before the wig goes on |
| Tinted parting pen | Colors the lace along the parting, where it shows most | Before, or for touch-ups |
| Lace glue | Bonds the lace to the skin along the hairline | During the install |
| Lace melting spray | Helps the lace lie flat and blend into the skin | Instead of glue for short wear, or over the edge to set it |
| Melt band | An elastic band that presses the lace down while it sets | Straight after laying the lace |
| Wig wax stick | Smooths the parting and top of the wig | Styling |
| Edge control gel | Shapes baby hairs and the hairline | Finishing |
| Hair oil | Adds shine to the lengths | Finishing |
| Comb | Parts, presses lace into glue, lays edges | Throughout |
| Glue remover | Dissolves the adhesive so the lace lifts without pulling | Removal |
What is in this kit?
The Uexim 10-piece lace wig installation kit contains lace glue (38 ml), glue remover (30 ml), lace melting spray (120 ml), a lace tint with a brush applicator, a tinted lace parting pen (5 ml), edge control gel (20 g), a wig wax stick (15 g), hair oil (30 ml), a melt band and a hair comb. The listing describes the glue as having a strong, quick-drying hold and notes that the melting spray is not waterproof. The lace tint comes in four shades: black, dark brown, medium brown and light brown.
Before you use any adhesive
- Read and follow the directions and warnings on each product. They take priority over any general guide.
- Do a patch test with the glue, the spray and the remover, as the labels direct, at least a day before. Do not use a product your skin reacts to.
- Do not apply to broken, irritated or sunburned skin.
- Keep all of them away from your eyes.
- Apply adhesive to skin in front of your hairline, not on your own hair.
The usual order of an install
- Prepare your hair. Braid or slick it flat and put on a wig cap.
- Clean the skin along your hairline so it is free of oil and makeup, and let it dry.
- Tint the lace. Choose the tint shade closest to your skin tone, apply it to the underside of the lace, and let it dry. Use the parting pen along the part.
- Position the wig and check the fit and hairline placement. Trim excess lace if needed.
- Apply the adhesive as its directions describe. Glue is generally applied in thin layers and allowed to turn tacky before the lace is pressed in.
- Lay the lace into the adhesive, pressing with the comb from the center outward.
- Tie on the melt band over the hairline and leave it for the time the product directions give, often 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the band and finish. Smooth the parting with the wax stick, lay the edges with edge control, and add a little oil to the lengths.
Glue or melting spray?
- Glue is the stronger bond, used when you want the wig to stay on for more than a day.
- Melting spray is a lighter hold, suited to short wear and to wigs you take off each night. This kit's spray is listed as not waterproof, so it is not the choice for swimming, heavy sweat or rain.
How do you take the wig off safely?
- Never peel or pull the lace off dry.
- Apply the remover along the hairline, following its directions.
- Wait the stated time for the adhesive to loosen.
- Lift the lace gently, starting at one side. Add more remover wherever it resists.
- Clean the remaining adhesive from your skin and from the lace.
- Wash and moisturize your hairline, and give your skin a rest between installs.
Looking after your hairline
Repeated bonding and tension can be hard on the hairline. Keep adhesive off your own hair, remove wigs with remover and patience, take breaks between installs, and see a professional stylist if you are unsure. Stop and seek advice if you notice soreness, itching or thinning along the hairline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need every item in a kit?
No. For a short-wear install, tint, melting spray, a melt band and edge control are enough. Glue and remover are for longer holds.
How do I choose a lace tint shade?
Match your skin at the hairline and scalp. If you are between two shades, start with the lighter one and build up.
Is a kit suitable for beginners?
Yes, with a patch test first and the product directions followed closely. A melting spray install is the easier place to start.
How long does an install last?
It depends on the adhesive, your skin and your activity. Follow the wear time on the product.
The bottom line
Tint, bond, press, finish, and later remove with remover. A kit gives you a product for each step. The patch test and the label directions are what make it safe to use.
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