Achieve A Natural Look With These Closure Wig Hacks

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A natural look is what people are striving for in the wigs world. For most of those seeking an undetectable hairline that blends beautifully with your scalp and remaining natural hair, closure wigs are a godsend. After all, however, some hacks and techniques will be necessary to get that perfect blend with closure wigs.

 

What Is A Closure Wig?

Let’s just take a sneak peek before we get into the hacks. So, what is a closure wig? For those who don’t know, a closure wig features a lace or silk piece that forms the scalp. It is usually placed on top of the wig. Unlike full lace or frontals, which generally cover a larger area of the scalp- an example would be 4×4 or 5×5 inches- closure wigs cover a much smaller area. They’re generally more beginner-friendly.

The closings are perfect for a neat hairline resembling the actual condition of hair without the hassle of laying down the entire perimeter of your wig. However, as with any form of wig, specific techniques need to be adopted in order to make it look as natural as possible.

 

Customize The Hairline For A Realistic Look

The hairline is one of the critical steps to customizing your look with a closure wig. Most wigs come with a pre-plucked hairline, but you will probably still need to do some additional work to get the look. Most prefer a natural look in the hairline area. Here is how you can step-by-step customize your hairline.

 

How To Customize The Hairline?

  • Pluck The Hairline: Little by little, take out some of the hair on the front side of the closure by tweezing to make your hairline a little smooth. Be careful because tweezing leaves the hair so thin.
  • Hot Comb: After tweezing the hairline, now comb the hair flat by using a hot comb; this will help the wig look like you are sporting your real hair.
  • Trim Baby Hairs: For a more realistic look, tease some baby hairs by cutting short strands all around the hairline. Use a small toothbrush and some edge control gel to lay down these hairs. Nice and smooth, not at all bulky.

 

Bleach The Knots For An Invisible Scalp

Visible knots present an issue with wearing a closure wig since they remind people that you are wearing a wig. Bleach the knots so the lace blends well with your scalp, letting people think hair is growing out of your scalp.

 

Instructions On How To Bleach Knots

Mix your bleach: Mix your powder bleach with a 20 or 30-volume developer. The mixture should be thick, like frosting.

  • Apply Carefully The Bleach: Use a small brush to apply bleach to the knots. Be very vigilant about not over-saturating the lace; this can damage your wig.
  • Rinse And Tone: Let the bleach sit for about 20-30 minutes before rinsing it off completely, and then apply a purple shampoo to remove brassiness. Then, bleach the knots to make sure that in the close-up view of the scalp, it looks perfectly natural. This is one of the effective measures in closure wigs for better blending with the natural hairline.
  • Apply A Skin-Colored Cap: Most people forget that the basis of a great-looking wig starts with a fantastic cap. The right cap can make the difference between a perpetually uncomfortable closure or a great fit and total natural-looking apparel.

 

Wig Cap Tips

Pick a shade of lace that matches your complexion: You should choose a wig cap with a color as close to your skin tone as possible. The lace will blend well into the scalp for you. If this is not possible, apply minimal foundation or concealer to the cap.

  • Secure The Wig Cap: Ensure your wig cap fits well and snug enough to avoid it from slipping. This keeps your wig secured in place as well as presents a perfectly smooth base for your closure. A snug-fitting, skin-colored wig cap will ensure a seamless base for the closure wig. This makes it look quite natural.
  • Perfect The Parting Using Makeup

Another part of the closure wig that can easily be improved for a more natural appearance is the parting of the closure wig. A defined part that tries to simulate the outline of your natural scalp is all important for the realness of the wig.

  • Getting It Right At The Part

You will need your wig secured in place using tape, then use a brush to dust the foundation or powder along the parting line to get a better blend of the lace of the unit and the scalp.

  • Merge The Lace Seamless Finish

The melted lace technique has become a darling for wig wearers who want a finish that would not have the lace visible. It ensures the lace is stretched flat right on your scalp so as not to blend well with your scalp.

 

Conclusion

Achieving the natural look with a closure wig is in using the right techniques and spending the right amount of time customizing the wig according to your style and type of scalp. All the steps involved in processes like bleaching knots and melting lace all aid in making your wig blend perfectly with your natural hairline. If you follow the hacks provided above, then you can master the art of closure wigs and get a flawless, natural-looking hairstyle daily.

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