wig stretch
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Category: Lace Front Wigs
Forum Name: Lace Front Wig Talk
Forum Description: Lace Front Wig Talk
URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=59740
Printed Date: May 06 2024 at 6:41am
Topic: wig stretch
Posted By: bigmomma
Subject: wig stretch
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 8:35am
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i was wondering about the stretch in a wig does it make it fit better if it was a little small? thanks |
Replies:
Posted By: sexibeach
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 8:51am
| yes it does help in case your measurements are a little bit short but its always best to get those measurements correct.. |
Posted By: bigmomma
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 8:56am
| thanks a bunch sexi. |
Posted By: sexibeach
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 9:02am
| until get my measurements down pat i always ordered stretch and i probably need to start again b/c my hair is growing so fast that my measurements keep changing.. so that's something i need to consider.. the only problem is my skin color the patch of the stretch does not match the color of the lace, so parting my hair in the middle is a problem.. its my understanding that its not a problem with the darker colors like that they stretch matches.. |
Posted By: bigmomma
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 11:23am
| i'll remember that thanks |
Posted By: LaceLover
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 2:14pm
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I took a chance and ordered a stock unit from AAMH, knowing that my big head needs a custom wig, and thank goodness for the stretch. The wig's okay as far as the measurements, but that stretch gives me added comfort for my (anticipated) hair growth and possible shrinkage. |
Posted By: bigmomma
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 4:13pm
| lol ok i think i'll be ok then b/c my wig measurements are a little big expect for the ear 2 ear forehead is coming up a little short on the one i want.i'm hoping it'll be ok |
Posted By: ash8419
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 4:30pm
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bigmomma if it does come up a little short try stretching it a little. This is courtesy of Celie and Sexi An additional tip when doing the stretching is to soak the unit in a dilution of fabric softner in warm water. Do the stretching before rinsing. Stretch gently over a wighead because the fabric softner will stretch the lace and you don't want it to stretch in some places and not in others. Rinse with cold, cold water. Warm water will cause it to return to the original size. Allow it to dry fully, then shampoo and condition. Don't use the microwave method, allow it to air dry.
 Pin it down as scretched out as you can!HTH!
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Posted By: sexibeach
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 5:07pm
| yes stretching out on the wig head and pinning it down while wet will make sure the lace doesn't shrink on you.. |
Posted By: bigmomma
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 5:17pm
| ok thanks ladies i'll order my wig |
Posted By: Crimsonsugar
Date Posted: March 18 2008 at 10:01pm
| I thought my wig seemed bigger when it was slightly damp and them when dry it fit the same as ever. It pops up from the nape. I didn't pin it so it reverted to it's previous shape. |
Posted By: PrincessLF
Date Posted: March 19 2008 at 8:32am
This is a great tip. I just experienced my first unit shrinkage. I will definitely be trying this method over the weekend.
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