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Ghost Bond or Bold Hold? – Which should you choose?

Feb 18
3 min

Ghost Bond or Bold Hold? – Which should you choose?

With numerous wig adhesive products to decide on, it can be hard to determine which product is best. There are many adhesives formulated to attach lace wigs, but consumers must choose which product best fit their needs. We will review the top two wig adhesives on the market. Ghost Bond or Bold Hold? Which is better? Ghost Bond XL Adhesive Ghost Bond XL poly and lace front hair replacement adhesive creates a powerful, invisible bond between scalp and hairpiece to scale back

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Learn Why Straight Hair is Preferred for Wig Hair Ventilation

Aug 10, 2019
1 min

Learn Why Straight Hair is Preferred for Wig Hair Ventilation

It is typical that the curl for most hairpiece products is created post-production. This means that the cap is prepared, the hair is ventilated into base, then the hair system is curled and styled. Have you ever wondered why wigmakers prefer to ventilate using STRAIGHT hair instead of CURLY (or KINKY)? We will list two important reasons : (1) Curly hair is harder to knot and makes production more difficult. The increased ventilating time will raise the labor cost and the over

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New Silicone-Lined Stocking Wig Cap Now Available

Dec 28, 2018
1 min

New Silicone-Lined Stocking Wig Cap Now Available

Frustrated by your wig sliding? Need to have an easy method to hold your wig in position without glue or assorted adhesives? Explore the new stocking wig caps constructed with a double-sided silicone strip! Offered in natural, black and brown colors. Let us know how the new stocking wig cap has worked for you! Feel free to post methods that you’ve used to secure your wig cap without the use of adhesives. #hairstyle #meltedlace #quickwig #wigliner #complexion #silicone #stylin

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Ready to Get Started? View Items Needed to Make a Wig

Nov 3, 2018
2 min

Ready to Get Started? View Items Needed to Make a Wig

Many individuals aspire to become wigmakers, but do not know where to begin. Many of our viewers have read countless blogs, viewed numerous online videos and collected endless amounts of information, the questions remained, “What are the basic wig making items required to get started?” Often “getting started” is the hard part. You will be inundated with massive amounts of information on the internet regarding what you “should” do, what you “shouldn’t do”, “best practices and

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Hair Density Levels and Hair Ventilation Methods for Wig Base Foundation

Oct 30, 2018
3 min

Hair Density Levels and Hair Ventilation Methods for Wig Base Foundation

WIG DENSITY RANGES AND THE EFFECTS ON WIGS AND HAIRPIECES So, you would like to make a wig? I am sure you have noticed numerous blog sites and social media posts consisting of great wig-related information, but are you aware that each and every wig foundation is meant for a maximum wig hair density? For instance, almost all wigmakers realize that you would not manage to construct a full wig utilizing Extra Fine Swiss lace if the hair is extremely hefty and thick. The foundat

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Hair Density, Wigs and Hair Bundles

May 3, 2018
7 min

Hair Density, Wigs and Hair Bundles

WHAT IS HAIR DENSITY? Hair density is the amount of hair strands on the head. Generally, it is measured by counting the number of hair strands found in one square inch (2.5cm) of scalp. Most people refer to “density” by describing how “thick” or “close” the hair is on the scalp. The classifications of natural hair density are generally categorized as thin, medium, and thick. The average head has approximately 2,200 strands of hair per square inch, and a total of approximatel

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German and Asian Hair Ventilating Needles | Which Tool is Best for Making Wigs?

Apr 6, 2015
3 min

German and Asian Hair Ventilating Needles | Which Tool is Best for Making Wigs?

THE HAIR VENTILATING NEEDLE The hair ventilating needle (also known as a “knotting hook”) is the #1 tool used by professional wigmakers to design beautiful wigs. The two needles are great to have as part of your wig-making tools. They perform the same function of adding individual strands of hair into mesh foundation or net, but can be easily used with different techniques. SIZE AND NEEDLE TYPE Each hair knotting needle will come in a variety of sizes. Asian needles will

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German and Asian Hair Ventilating Needles | Which Tool is Best for Making Wigs?

Apr 6, 2015
3 min

German and Asian Hair Ventilating Needles | Which Tool is Best for Making Wigs?

THE HAIR VENTILATING NEEDLE The hair ventilating needle (also known as a “knotting hook”) is the #1 tool used by professional wigmakers to design beautiful wigs. The two needles are great to have as part of your wig-making tools. They perform the same function of adding individual strands of hair into mesh foundation or net, but can be easily used with different techniques. SIZE AND NEEDLE TYPE Each hair knotting needle will come in a variety of sizes. Asian needles will

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