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Hair Ventilation and Wig Making Class Now Available Online!

Amid Beauty

Jan 22
3 min

Hair Ventilation and Wig Making Class Now Available Online!

Our Hair Ventilation and Wig Making course is now available ONLINE! Enroll in our class to learn the art of wig making @ http://www.WigMakingClassesOnline.com More about Hair Ventilation “Hair Ventilation” or “Hair Ventilating” is the process of knotting individual strands of hair into a wig cap or lace foundation. This creative skill has been around for centuries as master wig makers designed beautiful wigs for kings and queens, public officials, family and friends. Toda

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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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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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Amid Beauty

Dec 27, 2019
1 min

Best Wig Accessory: Silicone Wig Grip

I’m sure you’ve heard of the wig grip, but did you know that there is a non-slip silicone wig grip available? The Silicone Wig Grip is made with 11 rows of silicone beads for the perfect fit without the use of clips! Secure your wig and hold it in place instantly! The Silicone Wig Grip is approximately 1 ¾ inches in width and 17 inches in length (not stretched). The elastic band can expand up to 26 inches in circumference with Velcro attachment at the ends. Perfect wig access

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10 Ways to Minimize and Reduce Wig Hair Shedding

Amid Beauty

Sep 19, 2019
4 min

10 Ways to Minimize and Reduce Wig Hair Shedding

If you frequently wear wigs, you’ve experienced shedding a time or two. No one likes to see loose hair in the comb or gliding across your bathroom floor after the hair is styled. In this blog, we will discuss factors that contribute to wig shedding as well as tips and tricks to minimize the hair fall. We know that wigs can be made from human or synthetic hair. Since many lace wigs are hand-tied, the hair at the base is extremely fragile. Wig shedding is one of main concern

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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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DOUBLE Your INCOME by Adding THIS Valuable Wig Service… Hair Integration

Amid Beauty

Apr 25, 2019
3 min

DOUBLE Your INCOME by Adding THIS Valuable Wig Service… Hair Integration

HAIR INTEGRATION SYSTEMS Adding hair integration systems to your list of services will not only double your income but will establish a new customer base. It may be hard to believe, but not ALL customers wish to wear a full wig daily. Why not? It is because many women suffer from thinning hair and choose to wear a style that is natural as possible while seamlessly increasing the hair volume and appearance. HAIR LOSS STATISTICS According to the American Hair loss Associati

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

Amid Beauty

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

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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Amid Beauty

Oct 7, 2018
4 min

DIY Method to Flawlessly Conceal Thinning Edges! | by Amid Beauty

BEST SOLUTION TO COVER THINNING EDGES Tired of your thinning edges? Is your thinning hairline preventing you from enjoying a variety of hairstyles? Do you often conform to wearing the same daily hairstyle because you feel that there are no other options for you? I am sure that you have experimented with many different products that promise to “quickly” restore your edges only to find out that many of them work slowly and at times may not be able to correct your current situ

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How to Create a Natural Part on a Synthetic Lace Front Wig

Amid Beauty

Sep 11, 2018
2 min

How to Create a Natural Part on a Synthetic Lace Front Wig

Are you aware that it is easy to customize a synthetic lace front in addition to creating a natural-looking part?

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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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