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How to Make a Hard Front Wig Look Natural – Here’s the best way to conceal the hairline…

Amid Beauty

Mar 21, 2021
2 min

How to Make a Hard Front Wig Look Natural – Here’s the best way to conceal the hairline…

Wigs offer limitless styles, convenience, protection for natural hair and the option to cover your thinning hair. However, some hard top wigs tend to look unnatural because of the hairline. In this blog, we’ll discuss underknotting. Underknotting is the best way to blend and conceal the hairline of a hard front wig! What is Underknotting? What is underknotting? Underknotting is adding fine single flat knots under the hairline of a wig, toupee or postiche. Once the piece ha

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10 Email List Building Tactics For Your New Wig Making Business

Amid Beauty

Sep 29, 2020
2 min

10 Email List Building Tactics For Your New Wig Making Business

So, you have a new business, but no customers. Where should you begin? This video will provide 10 list building tactics to help grow your contact list. 1. EMAIL SIGNATURE Promote your website address, social media or blog each time an email is sent. If you send multiple emails per day, the recipients will most likely click on the links to view additional information. 2. JOIN FACEBOOK GROUPS Find Facebook groups that are relative to your topic or niche. Offer valuable con

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V-Looping: Discover the No Knot Hair Ventilation Method

Amid Beauty

Sep 7, 2020
1 min

V-Looping: Discover the No Knot Hair Ventilation Method

Many people are eagerly seeking a hair system that’s natural and realistic. Most agree that the biggest concern is the way to conceal the knots… Can you image a wig or hairpiece that doesn’t require bleaching the knots or concealing the knots with foundation or powder? This course will demonstrate a highly sought-after ventilating technique called v-looping. V-looping is one among three ventilating methods designed to be exclusive to skin and poly bases to enhance their real

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Wig Ear and Glue Tabs | Learn the Benefits and Best Placement

Amid Beauty

May 5, 2020
2 min

Wig Ear and Glue Tabs | Learn the Benefits and Best Placement

What are ear tabs? Ear tabs are features added to your wig to help guide placement of the wig being worn. They are easily found in the temple area. What is the purpose of ear tabs? Ear tabs are included to guide the placement of your wig as it is placed on the head. They also ensure a secure and natural-looking fit around the ears. This is typically a benefit for non-lace wigs. This type of ear tab is constructed from the non-slip velvet material or wig mesh with or without

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Wig Blocks and Wig Making: How to Choose the Best Wig Block

Amid Beauty

Mar 29, 2020
8 min

Wig Blocks and Wig Making: How to Choose the Best Wig Block

So, you have just seen a post or viewed a video that inspired you to make your own wig… Exciting isn’t it? It is even more exciting to dive in and learn all the techniques used to create a great custom wig. In the beginning stages, most people tend to practice on a convenient Styrofoam wig head. However, once you decide to invest in quality supplies to enhance your learning, it is imperative that you purchase a wig block. Why? Purchasing a wig block is an investment in yourse

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Nylon Vs Cotton Weaving Thread: Know the Difference

Amid Beauty

Mar 16, 2020
3 min

Nylon Vs Cotton Weaving Thread: Know the Difference

Many people have heard of the two types of weaving thread, but rarely understand the characteristics of each. Cotton weaving thread has been traditionally sold to use for many weaving techniques including full sew-ins. However, it has been discovered that nylon weaving thread is far superior…. Here’s why: NYLON THREAD FOR WEAVING Nylon thread is strong, durable and moisture resistant. It has become the thread of choice for most professional stylists and wig makers. Its thin

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What is “Transparent” and “HD” Wig Lace?

Amid Beauty

Aug 29, 2019
3 min

What is “Transparent” and “HD” Wig Lace?

Image of transparent Film lace against a hand WHAT IS TRANSPARENT WIG LACE? Transparent lace is often called “illusion” or “HD” lace. True transparent wig lace is comprised of quality silk and man-made fibers resulting in a net that is light-weight and sheer. Transparent wig lace is typically between 10 – 30 denier. The lower the denier, the higher the cost of the lace. LEARN ABOUT WIG LACE DENIER AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR WIG Transparent lace requires minimal blending becaus

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Learn Why Straight Hair is Preferred for Wig Hair Ventilation

Amid Beauty

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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How to Create Invisible and Undetectable Knots

Amid Beauty

Jul 23, 2019
2 min

How to Create Invisible and Undetectable Knots

There are multiple ways to ventilate hair into wigs and hairpieces. However, we will list two ways that will surely achieve the appearance of invisible knots. Invisible knots will guarantee that your custom hair system will look as natural and as realistic as possible. Browse the two methods to determine which technique is best for your custom-made units. Tie One Hair Per Knot Advantages: Ventilating one hair per knot (commonly using the single flat knotting technique) ach

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Boost Your Sales and Build a Greater Customer Base by Adding THIS Wig SERVICE...

AmidBeauty.com

Apr 25, 2019
1 min

Boost Your Sales and Build a Greater Customer Base by Adding THIS Wig SERVICE...

Learn about adding hair integration systems to your wig service! Double your income and build a new customer base!

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Creating a Scallop Front Hairline – Easy Blending Every Time!

Amid Beauty

Feb 1, 2019
5 min

Creating a Scallop Front Hairline – Easy Blending Every Time!

I’m sure you’ve heard, “Don’t forget to zig-zag your lace!” or “Cut your lace in small triangles so that your hairline will blend better…” This helpful tip is included in many wig making videos, blogs and tutorials, however, “zig-zagging” your lace is not the actual descriptive term used by wig companies and industry professionals. Plus, there is a QUICK and EASY way to trim the perimeter lace with out tirelessly snipping small triangles in the foundation… Terminology: Creat

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New Silicone-Lined Stocking Wig Cap Now Available

Amid Beauty

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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Best Knotting Pattern Used to Blend Wigs and Hairpieces with Natural Hair

Amid Beauty

Nov 8, 2018
1 min

Best Knotting Pattern Used to Blend Wigs and Hairpieces with Natural Hair

Have you worn a hairpiece and realized that it had become challenging to blend it with your natural hair direction mainly because the ventilated hair (in the back) would not remain completely flat? Correct your knotting pattern. Alternate between single and single split knots. Split knot ventilation produces one hair strand with lift, as the other lays flat. Ventilate one row using only single knots, then simply ventilate the subsequent row making use of single split knots.

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Hair Density Levels and Hair Ventilation Methods for Wig Base Foundation

Amid Beauty

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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Differences Between French Lace and Thin Skin Hair Systems for Wigs, Toupees, Frontals and Closures

AmidBeauty.com

Oct 17, 2018
2 min

Differences Between French Lace and Thin Skin Hair Systems for Wigs, Toupees, Frontals and Closures

Thin skin wig caps will most likely mimic your scalp closely and hair will look as though it is growing straight from the head.

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Wig Hair Ventilating Needles - Which is Best For You?

Amid Beauty

Sep 11, 2018
2 min

Wig Hair Ventilating Needles - Which is Best For You?

There are many hair ventilating tools available on the market. Which tool is best for wig making? Learn more about hair ventilating tools.

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The Difference Between French Wig Lace and Thin Skin Foundation | Which Foundation is Best?

Amid Beauty

Aug 21, 2018
3 min

The Difference Between French Wig Lace and Thin Skin Foundation | Which Foundation is Best?

The Difference Between French Wig Lace and Thin Skin Foundation Obviously, you’ve experienced countless closures and hair systems constructed with French lace. It’s possible you have noticed, or even encountered wigs and hairpieces made of thin skin foundation. Both products seem impressive, but just what is the major difference between French lace and thin skin wig foundation? The most frequently used foundations are French lace and super thin skin. Each wig cap foundation w

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Drawing Cards (Mats) – Hair Preparation During Boardwork

Amid Beauty

Aug 7, 2018
1 min

Drawing Cards (Mats) – Hair Preparation During Boardwork

Have you ever experienced loose hair strands flying everywhere while attempting to ventilate your wig or hairpiece? Have you ever lost track of which way the hair was turned after it was placed back on the table? Did you know that there is a tool that many wigmakers use that addresses the above problems? DRAWING MATS! Drawing mats (also known as drawing cards) are offered in a 2 piece set and available in a variety of lengths. (Quality and size vary by manufacturer) Drawing

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DIY Wig Making: Hackle for Mixing, Blending, Straightening Loose Hair Bundles for Custom Wigs

Amid Beauty

Jun 29, 2018
1 min

DIY Wig Making: Hackle for Mixing, Blending, Straightening Loose Hair Bundles for Custom Wigs

The Hackle – Wig Making and Hair Preparation Tool The hackle is an effective instrument manufactured for preparing hair for wig making. It is commonly used for blending, detangling, integrating and straightening loosened or large amounts hair. Hackles can be found in a variety lengths and widths. Simply attach the device to the end of any table and begin! Keep the hackle in mind when creating astonishing blends of hair colors for your lace wigs, closure and frontal! Owning

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Amid Beauty

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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