Part 3 Preparing the Hair
1.Choose real or synthetic hair. Both options have advantages and
disadvantages. Generally, for a wig that will be worn every day, you would want to use real hair. For a wig only worn on occasion, you might be able to use synthetic hair.
2.Sort and pull the hair. Run handfuls of hair through a hair heckle to detangle, straighten, and sort the hair. Pull and tie it into sections using hair elastics.
3.Place the hair in between drawing mats. Lay one end of each hair section onto one drawing mat. Place the other drawing mat on top of the hair so that the pointed sides of both mats meet.
Part 4 Creating the Wig
1. Pick out the right ventilating needle. The right size depends on the number of strands you want in a single knot. For more strands, choose a larger needle. For fewer strands, choose a smaller one.
2.Pull the hair through in a loop and knot it onto the lace.You will need to single-knot or double-knot sections of hair made from only a few strands onto the individual gaps in the lace foundation using your ventilating tool.
3.Work from the neck up. You should always start knotting the wig onto the lace from the bottom of the neckline. Work your way up along the back before moving to the sides. After reaching the sides, work your way over the crown of the head.
4.Vary the direction. Once you reach the crown of the wig, you should mentally separate the top into six separate directions and tie the strands off evenly in each of those directions.
5.Cover the ribbons. Turn the wig inside out and stitch hair along the inside edge of the ribbons to prevent them from showing from the front.
6.Sew in steel springs. Use a needle and thread to sew a few short steel springs around the temples, neck, and forehead of the wig. This will help the hair lift in a natural, pleasant manner.
7.Make the part and style the wig. With all the hair sewn in place, part the wig as you would do with a normal head of hair and cut the hair into your desired style.
8.Make the final fit. Try the wig on. It should now be complete, but if anything looks off, you should still be able to adjust it.
How to make a wig (1)
Making a wig for everyday use can be a difficult, time-consuming task, so it usually gets left up to the professionals. If you're interested in trying to make a wig yourself, however, you can do so as long as you have the right tools and plenty of patience. Here's how to do it.
Part 1 Measuring the Wearer's Head
1)Measure around the head at the hairline.
Use a cloth tape measure to measure along the hairline. The tape measure should extend from the base of your hairline at your neck to the top of your hairline at the forehead.
The tape measure should wrap just above the ears on either side of your head.
Do not pull the tape measure. It should lie flat against flattened hair, but it should not be taut.
2)Measure down the center top of your head.
Place the end of a cloth tape measure at the center of your forehead, matching the end of the tape measure to the beginning of your natural hairline. Drape the tape measure over the crown of your head and down to the middle of the nape, where you natural hairline ends.
As before, do not pull the tape measure. It should lie flat against flattened hair without being taut.
3)Measure from one ear to the other. Bring the end of the cloth tape measure to the uppermost point at which your ear connects to the rest of your head. Drape the tape measure over the crown of your head and back down to the same position of the opposite ear.
The tape measure should rest on both ears along the point at which eyeglasses or sunglasses would sit.
Once again, the tape measure should lie flat against flattened hair but should not be pulled tight.
Part 2 Forming the Wig Foundation
1) Transfer your measurements to a wig block.
Draw a rough sketch of the perimeter of your head based on the measurements you took. Use your cloth tape measure to measure out the same distances for the perimeter of your head, the crown of your head, and the distance between your ears.
Alternatively, you could find a cotton lace cap or other fine net cap that will fit your head and place that over the wig block. It will not be a custom fit, but doing this can be easier than trying to form and apply strips of cotton lace.
2)Nail cotton ribbons to the block. Line cotton ribbon along the perimeter of your wig outline, as drawn previously. Gently hammer this ribbon onto the wig block using small nails.
If you decide to use a Styrofoam head instead of a wooden wig block, you can use sewing pins instead of nails to attach the ribbons.
Make sure that the ribbons are as flat as possible on the wig block.
3)Apply wet cotton lace. Moisten strips of cotton lace by quickly spritzing them with water from a spray bottle. Drape the strips of cotton lace over the wig block and stitch them to the ribbon.
Note that the strips of cotton lace must be at least as long as the measurement you took for the crown of your head. They can, however, be a little longer at this point. Use as few strips as possible, opting for larger pieces rather than many smaller ones.
Pin the lace in place before sewing it onto the ribbon.
You can find cotton lace in a variety of colors, but avoid lace with patterns already embroidered into it.
Wetting the lace beforehand makes it easier to form and shape.
4)Try the foundation on. Remove the nails from the ribbon and take the wig foundation off the wig block. Try it on to determine if it fits correctly.
If the wig foundation does not fit correctly, determine why not. Return the foundation to the wig block and make any adjustments you need to make in order to fix the fit.
When everything fits the right way, trim off any excess cotton lace that hangs past the ribbon border of the wig foundation
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How to Straighten Wavy Hair
Naturally wavy hair is gorgeous, though some days you might want a change of pace and decide you want to wear it straight. Especially if you have hair that is susceptible to frizz, you may have envied the sleek, elegant locks you've seen on others. To achieve that sleek, smooth look, all you'll need is a flat iron, some product to help protect and style your hair, and a little bit of patience.
Part one
Cleaning and Protecting Your Hair for Straightening
1.Gather your hair straightening products. To straighten your hair, you'll be using a flat iron to apply heat to take out the waves in your hair. You should consider using a ceramic iron, as non-ceramic ones can damage your hair more easily or cause it to revert back to normal.[1] Including your flat iron, you'll also need:
Flat iron
Hair clips or ties
Hair spray (optional)
Hair straightening product (cream, mousse, etc.)
Heat protectant
Volumizer (optional)
2
Choose the right flat iron for your hair. Flat irons come in many varieties and price ranges. You might have a simple flat iron with only high and low settings, or a space-age iron with a digital display for temperature. Temperature variable flat irons, where you can more precisely adjust the temperature, are an investment you will not regret, as these allow you to apply the right heat setting to your hair with greater accuracy, yielding better results.
Flat irons come in different sizes for different purposes:
½" Flat Iron: pixie cuts and bangs
1" Flat Iron: short and fine hair
1¼ Flat Iron: shoulder length and/or medium thick hair
1½" Flat Iron: thick, coarse, curly hair shoulder length or longer
2" Flat Iron: very long, very thick
hair.
3
Wash your hair, if necessary. Your hair should be clean before straightening to prevent oil and dirt from interfering with the process. Use a gentle shampoo while bathing to clean your hair, and consider using a conditioner intended for smoothing and detangling to make your hair more manageable.[4]
Use a towel to remove as much excess moisture from your hair as possible to speed the drying process.
4
Apply your straightener and heat protectant. You should follow the directions on these to ensure the best results. Generally, you should apply your straightener and heat protectant before you use any heat tools on your hair, but after it has been towel dried damp.Be sure you get all parts of your hair, including the roots, by massaging your product into your scalp.For most straightening products, a dime-sized amount should be sufficient for your hair.
5
Dry your hair completely. Avoid using a flat iron on damp hair as this can cause water locked inside to boil, leading to hair damage. To prevent your hair from harm, you should blow dry or air dry your hair until it is completely dry.
Use the cool setting of your blow dryer intermittently to prevent overheating your hair and damaging it while drying.
Keep your blow dryer angled downwards while drying your hair to limit frizzing.
6
Brush your hair so that it is ready for styling. Tangles can make it difficult to separate your hair for straightening. Tangles can also make it difficult to keep straightened hair separate from the hair you've already straightened, which is important as straightening your hair too much can lead to damage.
Part Two
Straightening Your Hair
1
Heat up your flat iron. Always exercise caution while using your flat iron. Make sure not to leave it in a place where it can burn anything, including yourself. You should aim for a straightening temperature of 365°F (185°C) to gain the most styling benefits while minimizing potential heat damage.[8]
As long as your hair is of average thickness, even simple "high-low" model flat irons should work for your hair. Set the iron to "high" and work quickly to prevent fry.
2
Separate your hair into sections. Section your hair so that you can easily keep hair you've straightened apart from the rest. Your goal should be regular sections that are easy to work with. For most people, three sections should be enough, but if you have thicker hair, you will likely need more sections.[10]
Divide your hair horizontally along the back of your head from ear to ear.
Further separate your hair by parting your hair vertically at the middle of your horizontal part.
Gather all hair above the horizontal line out of the way and to the top of your head.
Sub-divide sections for especially thick hair.
3
Iron your hair. Divide a two inch (5 cm) segment of your hair from the section you are currently straightening. Then take your flat iron and clamp it close to the roots of the segment, being careful not to burn your scalp in the process. Steadily slide the iron along the entire length of the segment until you reach the ends.[12]
If after the first pass, your hair doesn't look straight enough, you should repeat the process.
Be careful not to apply your iron too many times; this could lead to heat damage.
4
Continue to straighten your sections in segments. Once your segment is sufficiently straightened, you should release it and allow it to hang out of the way. Then divide another two inch (5 cm) segment from your section until that section is done.
Repeat this process with the each section of your hair, until all parts of your hair are straight.
Use a mirror when you believe you are finished to check that your hair has been completely straightened.
5
Apply product when finished, if desired. A volumizing mousse or spray will help your straightened hair look fuller and give it more body. You might also want to spritz your hair with hairspray. This will hold it in place and prevent it from getting wavy again.
6.Finished
