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By UHAIR | 17 October 2024 | 0 Comments
How to Customize Your Wig Hairline for a Hyper-Realistic Look
Hey everyone! Welcome back to my blog. and today I’m here with a tutorial that’s going to elevate your wig game. I’ll be showing you how to easily customize your wig hairline to give it a hyper-realistic, natural look—using an unexpected tool: Nair hair removal cream.
This technique is great for anyone who wants their wig to look like it’s growing right from their scalp. So, if you’re ready to take your wig styling to the next level, keep reading! This step-by-step guide is especially helpful for those with low hairline, coarse hair, or 4a to 4c hair types.
Prepping the Wig
To make this process easier, I suggest starting with a wig that’s pre-plucked and pre-bleached. You want to work with a wig that’s already set up so that you don’t have to spend extra time bleaching knots or plucking excess hair. Today, I’ll be working with one of our UHAIR wigs—known for its 100% human hair quality. The wig I’m using was pre-plucked and came with pre-cut lace, which saves me a lot of time.
Step 1: Wear the Wig and Shape the Hairline
First things first, put the wig on your head and make sure it covers all your edges. Especially if you have a low hairline (or what some call an "M-shaped" hairline), you’ll want to bring the wig down as low as possible. This ensures that your sideburns and forehead are fully covered.
Then, using a comb, carve out the shape of your hairline. I like to create what I call a semi-heart shape. Some might refer to this as an M-shaped hairline, but either way, you want it to mimic your natural hairline. Use your eyebrows as a guide for symmetry. It’s crucial to do this step while wearing the wig to ensure you get the perfect fit for your head.
Step 2: Pull Out Excess Hair on the Sides
Next, pull out a bit of hair on the sides of your head where the wig might be covering more than necessary. This is especially important if you’re adjusting the wig for your natural sideburns. Imagine you’re drawing an upside-down L for the side sections. You’ll also notice that these are often the same sections where you’d place baby hairs or soft swoops for cute hairstyles like a taper fade curly hair look.
Step 3: Applying Nair for Hair Removal
Here’s where the magic happens! Grab your Nair hair removal cream (or any hair removal cream you trust) and a small wooden stick to apply it with precision. Apply the Nair along the parts of the hair you’ve carved out, making sure it penetrates the knots. This is a great alternative to plucking or cutting because it eliminates hair from the root, leaving no knots behind, and it’s much faster than traditional methods.
Let the Nair sit for about 5-7 minutes. If the hair pulls out easily with no resistance, you know it’s ready. Gently remove the hair without tugging too hard on the lace to avoid tearing it.
Step 4: Rinse and Clean
Once all the excess hair is removed, wash the wig thoroughly to remove any remaining Nair. This step is crucial to avoid any hair falling out unintentionally later. I recommend using lukewarm water and gentle shampoo, especially if you’re working with a high-quality UHAIR wig made from real human hair.
Step 5: Perfecting the New Hairline
After washing, you’ll need to cut off the excess lace that’s left after reshaping the hairline. Then, to add a natural look, start plucking behind the new hairline. This process involves creating tiny gaps and windows between the hairs to mimic natural hair growth.
Using the pluck-skip-pluck method (pluck one line, skip the next), create soft striations that make the hairline look more realistic. This is where you can really control how far back you pluck the hair for a custom look.
Step 6: Style and Set
Once your hairline is perfected, use some hair mousse to slick back the edges. I’m not talking about baby hairs here; these are just soft swoops to give the illusion of a clean, natural hairline. This step adds that final touch to your wig install, making it look flawless. Afterward, use an elastic band to hold everything in place while the mousse sets.
Final Look
And voila! Once your wig is fully styled and set, the hairline will look hyper-realistic, like the hair is growing out of your scalp. Whether you’re rocking 4a hair or nappy hair, this technique will give your wig install a fresh and customized look. No more fake-looking hairlines or overdone baby hairs—just a smooth, natural result that’s perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.
If you want to skip some of the prep work, check out our UHAIR collection, where we offer wigs that are already pre-plucked, pre-bleached, and ready to install. Plus, we offer free shipping on all our wigs!
Thanks for reading, and I hope this guide was helpful! Stay tuned for more wig tips and tricks, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
This technique is great for anyone who wants their wig to look like it’s growing right from their scalp. So, if you’re ready to take your wig styling to the next level, keep reading! This step-by-step guide is especially helpful for those with low hairline, coarse hair, or 4a to 4c hair types.
Prepping the Wig
To make this process easier, I suggest starting with a wig that’s pre-plucked and pre-bleached. You want to work with a wig that’s already set up so that you don’t have to spend extra time bleaching knots or plucking excess hair. Today, I’ll be working with one of our UHAIR wigs—known for its 100% human hair quality. The wig I’m using was pre-plucked and came with pre-cut lace, which saves me a lot of time.
Step 1: Wear the Wig and Shape the Hairline
First things first, put the wig on your head and make sure it covers all your edges. Especially if you have a low hairline (or what some call an "M-shaped" hairline), you’ll want to bring the wig down as low as possible. This ensures that your sideburns and forehead are fully covered.
Then, using a comb, carve out the shape of your hairline. I like to create what I call a semi-heart shape. Some might refer to this as an M-shaped hairline, but either way, you want it to mimic your natural hairline. Use your eyebrows as a guide for symmetry. It’s crucial to do this step while wearing the wig to ensure you get the perfect fit for your head.
Step 2: Pull Out Excess Hair on the Sides
Next, pull out a bit of hair on the sides of your head where the wig might be covering more than necessary. This is especially important if you’re adjusting the wig for your natural sideburns. Imagine you’re drawing an upside-down L for the side sections. You’ll also notice that these are often the same sections where you’d place baby hairs or soft swoops for cute hairstyles like a taper fade curly hair look.
Step 3: Applying Nair for Hair Removal
Here’s where the magic happens! Grab your Nair hair removal cream (or any hair removal cream you trust) and a small wooden stick to apply it with precision. Apply the Nair along the parts of the hair you’ve carved out, making sure it penetrates the knots. This is a great alternative to plucking or cutting because it eliminates hair from the root, leaving no knots behind, and it’s much faster than traditional methods.
Let the Nair sit for about 5-7 minutes. If the hair pulls out easily with no resistance, you know it’s ready. Gently remove the hair without tugging too hard on the lace to avoid tearing it.
Step 4: Rinse and Clean
Once all the excess hair is removed, wash the wig thoroughly to remove any remaining Nair. This step is crucial to avoid any hair falling out unintentionally later. I recommend using lukewarm water and gentle shampoo, especially if you’re working with a high-quality UHAIR wig made from real human hair.
Step 5: Perfecting the New Hairline
After washing, you’ll need to cut off the excess lace that’s left after reshaping the hairline. Then, to add a natural look, start plucking behind the new hairline. This process involves creating tiny gaps and windows between the hairs to mimic natural hair growth.
Using the pluck-skip-pluck method (pluck one line, skip the next), create soft striations that make the hairline look more realistic. This is where you can really control how far back you pluck the hair for a custom look.
Step 6: Style and Set
Once your hairline is perfected, use some hair mousse to slick back the edges. I’m not talking about baby hairs here; these are just soft swoops to give the illusion of a clean, natural hairline. This step adds that final touch to your wig install, making it look flawless. Afterward, use an elastic band to hold everything in place while the mousse sets.
Final Look
And voila! Once your wig is fully styled and set, the hairline will look hyper-realistic, like the hair is growing out of your scalp. Whether you’re rocking 4a hair or nappy hair, this technique will give your wig install a fresh and customized look. No more fake-looking hairlines or overdone baby hairs—just a smooth, natural result that’s perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.
If you want to skip some of the prep work, check out our UHAIR collection, where we offer wigs that are already pre-plucked, pre-bleached, and ready to install. Plus, we offer free shipping on all our wigs!
Thanks for reading, and I hope this guide was helpful! Stay tuned for more wig tips and tricks, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
