Wig Essentials
Melt band https://www.emkhair.co.uk/extras/wig-melt-band
A wig melt band is made up of polyester fibre and elastic; this is then sealed with an adjustable velcro.
The purpose of a wig melt band is to lay down your lace and also set your edges to achieve a seamless melt for a long period of time.
Our wig melt bands are perfect for lace frontal wearers, and also for glue-less units; as it allows your lace to mesh into your scalp effortless within a timeframe of just under 10 minutes.
Wax stick https://amzn.to/3kGoe5I
Wax sticks are a necessity because it enables you to lay flat your wigs, and also helps tame any flyways on the closure|frontal.
In order to achieve the best outcome; we recommend you do it in sections:
Section a small part of the hair on the lace
Then apply a small amount of wax, and pass a hot comb through it
Repeat this process as you work your way up the closure|frontal and you’ll get the best result!
Hot comb https://amzn.to/3mqD1lq
Hot combs are a tool that have been used for centuries and is still very effective til this day.
Owning a hot comb is an absolute necessity if you are a wig wearer, as it helps make styling easier, and allows your wig to lay flat.
Heat protector|frizz tamer https://amzn.to/3KODYOH
When using any form of heat appliance on hair such as; straighteners, curlers, hot comb… it is an absolute necessity that a heat protectant is applied beforehand. This is because it acts as a barrier, and preserves the quality of the hair. This is beneficial as it causes your wigs to last longer and also maintain its colour.
How to use?
Apply small amount in sections just before applying heat
Hairspray https://amzn.to/3SM1BcJ
Bed head by TIGI hairspray is found to be the best hairspray when it comes to styling and holding in curls; we have found that this spray has enabled curls and waves to last much longer than with any other hairsprays.
Due to it being a a really strong hairspray, you can also substitute this as lace glue as it still does the job in melting the lace to your scalp.