This page is intended to offer
stylists support and guidance to Stylists wanting to break into the
hair replacement field to
service wigs. Know, that what we are offering to the average
stylist, giant HairsReplacement
Salons would rather keep for themselves. Keeping this information a secret gives
them more power and control over the market, for which the client suffers.
 Stylists
Support Requirements:
Even if you've never worked with a
Wig System before, you may be qualified and capable of attaching,
cutting and styling our Wig Systems.
All you need is experienced skills of cutting
human hairs including texturizing knowledge using a razor and
thinning shears, along with confidence (which is what were here for if you need
it). If you would like to know more about the different retightening methods and
products needed than what is offered here, go to our
'Custom Price List' page. We also offer an instructional video.
Attachment
of a Wig System:
Men's Wig Systems come
with the capability to Tape, Bond or Cable Weave. Taping is considered daily
wear because the wearer may remove it daily themselves. Taping and Bonding start
out in the same manner. Double-sided tape (we sell in rolls) is placed around
perimeter from temple to temple then stop. The contoured tape tab is placed in
the frontal area. Its easiest to stick the front down first on the forehead in
the desired position. Then lift up the back and pull off cover of double-sided
tape. Daily wearers press the Wig
System down tight on the head now. Tape will stick on skin or hair.
Extended wearers using the Bonding method, before you press the
Wig System on, first run a thin squiggly line of Hardbond adhesive
(see our adhesives)
along the sticky exposed tape. Important- only put this adhesive on the tape,
not right on the Wig System
itself. There is no solvent for this hard bonding adhesive so it will not come
off whatever it comes in contact with.
It is recommended that this adhesive be attached to a short
human hairstrack on the head that has
been cut to about 1/4 inch long. To remove the
Wig System in about 4-6 weeks you will cut it off with electric
clippers. Do not cut the hair
right to the scalp.
Cable
Weave Track and Women's Attachment:
The Cable Weave method is extended wear and requires a weaving machine to do the
job correctly. There is a little more involvement, but its worth the time and
investment. We have the World's only patented Electric Cable Weaving Machine. It
beats all the wooden wall weave boxes, hands down.
Women's Wig Systems are
typically different from men's. Small clips may be sewn on for Daily wear. Cable
weave is the only option for extended wear. Bonding won't work on women's
Integration Wig Systems.
These are Wig Systems with
a 1/4 ribbon perimeter and look kind of like a big fish net base, called Braided
Mono Line. This allows the clients own
hairsto be pulled up through and
integrated with the additional
human hairs. No tape tabs are used at all. The Cable is weaved in a
complete circle, then the unit is sewn onto the cable track. See our
Educational Video for further information on
obtaining and using the Electric Cable weaving method.
Cutting
Wig Systems:
Once the Wig System
has been attached with desired method, now comes the fun part. Cutting these
Wig Systems in allows the Stylist to use their creative talents. For
an Artist its like being given a blank canvas that no one has previously
touched. It's the ultimate fulfillment in
human hair cutting.
To help in communicating with your clients desired results, pictures can speak
louder than words. Encourage the client to bring a picture they like or show
them a picture you think they would look good in.
It helps to understand the difference of
human hairssas its growing from a head
and hairsin
a Wig System base.
As you know, new hairsis
always growing on a persons head (Anagen Phase), dying (Catagen Phase), falling
out (Telogen Phase), then repeating itself. Because of this there are many
natural varying lengths on the interior of a normal haircut.
Wig Systems come to
us with all the hairsin
it practically one length. Therefore, the first thing we recommend the Stylist
do is recreate hairs
natural growth pattern of having many lengths throughout. This is called
texturizing or thinning. To do this, take small partings and go over entire
Wig System with a straight feather razor preferably. Length can also
be removed during this process as well. You may also use thinning shears by
holding system hair straight up and biting small chunks out at the halfway
point. This works well in the bang area to achieve a light wispy look. The more
de-bulking you do, the more realistic the end result will be. As you know, this
hair cannot grow back, so error to the side of caution. More hair can always be
removed later. Then use the shears to clean up and blend the
Wig System with clients own hair.
As with regular hair cutting, Stylists may use their own unique techniques when
cutting the Wig System
in. Rely on your own expertise, have confidence and go for it. When you see the
finished result, and the happy client, it makes you feel so good!
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