Couture Lace Front Hair Systems & How Long They Last

Hey Couture Beauties! Lately, I've been getting a lot of questions about the life of a lace front wig. Determining how long a lace front wig last all depends on the how often it is worn and the care of the unit.  I've personally wore my lace front wigs for well over six months before the hair started to shed aggressively from the track. By sealing the track you able to extend the life of the lace front wig because this process decreases the shedding of hair. Another reason why I stretch the life in my lace front wig is because I was going to get my money's worth. Let's get real Ladies...lace wigs are an investment that needs to be protected, so our money is not wasted.

Rihanna Goes Blond *Again* for Her Nude Perfume Ad Campaign

Source: Twitter.com

Rihanna went for the bold blond look for her Nude Perfume Ad Campaign. She is such a beautiful woman and is not afraid to try various hair colors. Can you see yourself blond this season? Don't ruin your natural hair with chemicals to keep up with the trend. Go ahead & play it safe with color and try a lace front system to achieve the style you want. Visit www.couturelacecrowns.com today.

Couture Lace Crowns Giveaway

Couture Lace Crowns 1st Lace System Giveaway 

To celebrate Alopecia Awareness month for me and my fellow alopecians, I am hosting a giveaway of a Couture Lace Front Hair System. That's right...I am giving away a free lace unit! It will be an 16" Indian Remy Light Yaki lace front unit in a color #4. If you are watching this video on YouTube, please follow this link: http://alopeciantressesandbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/09/couture-lace-crowns-giveaway.html

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The winner will be chosen on September 22nd and will be notified by email. 

Alopecia Education:
http://www.naaf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_alopecia_intro
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/alopecia-areata

Are Lace Wigs Worth The Investment?

"Lace wigs are the Rolls Royce of wigs" - Essence November 2011 Issue

The above statement from Essence is soooo true and should answer the surface of the question on if lace wigs are worth the investment. I am writing this post because I am always finding myself educating others on why lace wigs have such an high price tag. I had a client the other day tell me that she was looking for a 16" or longer full lace wig with Indian Remy hair under $100. For as long as I have been wearing lace wigs I have not ever seen an Indian Remy full lace wig over 16" priced under $100. Not even the manufacturers overseas will go that low! After educating the client about lace wigs, she had a whole new view about them and no longer consider them as a regular wig.  

Lace wigs are incomparable to machine wigs because they are designed to look like the hair is growing from your scalp. The creation of lace wigs are labor intensive because the hair is knotted by hand strand by strand to a lace base, and can take between 30 to 60 hours to complete.

Benefits of Lace Wigs

For individuals like myself who suffer from Alopecia, lace wigs are worth the investment! I've been wearing wigs for a total of nine years and five of those years I have been wearing lace wigs. When I was introduced to lace wigs, I immediately became addicted because I was able to see all the benefits of wearing them. I instantly regained my confidence from losing my hair and I was able to style the hair they way I wanted. I was no longer limited to wigs that didn't fit properly and couldn't style. Below are the benefits of lace wigs and why they are worth the investment. 

• Light, Breathable, and Undetectable
• Natural hairline
• Can instantly change your style and color any time you want
• Easy to maintain and care for
• Can wear in a ponytail and updos
• Fit for any lifestyle
• Last up to a year or longer (depending on care)
• When averaging yearly cost, a lace wig is more affordable than weaves and machine wigs. 

Pricing of Lace Wigs

The actual price of a lace wig varies because it depends on the components that make up the complete lace wig package. The cost of a lace wig depends on the of the hair quality (synthetic, virgin, remy), hair texture, hair type,  length, density, cap type, and hair color. Inside of Essence's November 2011 issue was a resource guide to help you understand the pricing of lace wigs:

• Under $100 -  Short styled Synthetic lace wigs
• $101 - $400 - Long Synthetic and Human Hair Lace front wigs
• $401 - $700 - High-end Human Hair in a full lace and lace front wig
• $701 & above - Consulting a stylist to customize a unique lace wig

From looking at the list above, if you find a long Human Hair full lace wig priced under $100 who should question the seller before buying. As the saying goes...You will get exactly what you paid for.

Benefits to Wearing a Lace Wig

When I first developed Alopecia Areata it was easy to hide my hair loss by wearing ponytails. But over time my hair loss became extensive to the point where there was nothing I could do to hide it besides turning to a wig. My initial thoughts of wearing a wig scared me because all I knew at the time were the regular synthetic ones. I was filled with so many emotions from losing my hair that I thought I was losing my identity of who I was. I was literally forced into a wearing a wig because I could not leave my house or go to work in the corporate world without a decent hairstyle. Within a day I went from having medium length natural hair to a short synthetic two-tone color wig. This wig took all my confidence a way because it looked just like a wig and everyone knew I wearing one. Years later (2008) I was introduced to lace wigs from a friend. My whole world changed and I could feel my confidence coming back everyday from wearing my first lace wig made with real remy human hair. I could not believe all the things I could do with my lace wig! I was able to wrap it, curl it, restyle it, color it, put heat to it, throw it up in a ponytail, and people actually thought it was my hair. The lace wig was also much lighter on my head compared to the regular wigs. Most of the time, I forget that I am even wearing a wig. I received so many compliments wearing my lace wig than I did with my regular wigs. I actually had people ask for the stylist name that did my hair. Now that blew me away!

I just named most of the benefits of wearing a lace wig, and the other benefits are:

• Longevity - Lace wigs are very durable and properly taken care of they can last longer than a year. 
• Price Advantage - I realized my cost savings with my first lace wig purchase. Prior to my purchase I spent between an average of  $80/month on regular wigs because they never lasted longer than a couple of days or weeks. My first lace wig cost me about $450 for a 12" Indian Remy, which included the cost of installation. I wore this wig for a year and half, which saved me $510! My stylist actually gave me a mini-session on how to apply & remove my own lace wig to save more money. So  as you can see, lace wigs can save you money. You can still visit your stylist to have your wig washed and styled for much less than it would cost for natural hair.  
• Versatility in Activities - You can play any sport (work-outs, swimming, boxing, basketball, etc) in your lace wig and it will not fall off. Experiment with color and protect your natural hair from the use chemicals. 
• Versatility in Hairstyles - I fell in love with this benefit of wearing lace wigs. You can switch your style quickly by going from straight to curly and back to straight. Lace wigs come in so many different lovely hair textures and colors. 

If you are in the process of deciding to wear a wig, I highly recommend that your first wig be a lace wig. Start with a style similar to how your natural hair was style, so it will be easy for you to become comfortable with it. If you are not ready for a full lace, try a lace front wig which will give you similar benefits as the full lace. The lace front only has lace in the front of the wig, while to back has the same design as a regular wig. Lace wigs offers so many great benefits, that when you wear one you will never go back to a regular wig!  

Are you suffering from Traction Alopecia?

Hair loss comes in many different forms of Alopecia. In this post I will be discussing Traction Alopecia, which is a form a hair loss that is caused by constant pulling and tension around the hairline. This type of Alopecia is most common in women who styles their hair in a tight bun, ponytails, cornrows, relaxers, weaves, and braids. Over time these types of hairstyles will lead to hair loss due to the constant pulling and tension on the hair. If the hair loss is not treated immediately, it will lead to excessive and permanent hair loss.
How To Reverse Traction Alopecia
Traction Alopecia can be treated in its earliest stages by washing, deep conditioning, and giving your hair an hot-oil treatment once a week. During the process of nurturing your hair back to normal, you can wear an glueless lace wig as an alternative protective style. Wearing a lace wig for protective styling will increase the growth of your hair because it is not being exposed to the environment. If you want to glue or tape your lace wig down, use a wig cap to protect your edges. The lace wig should only be attached between two to seven days.

How to Prevent Traction Alopecia
Take action immediately when you start to notice that your hair has changed at the temples, sides, and front hairline. Wash your hair on a weekly basis using an clarifying shampoo such as Carol's Daughter's Rosemary Mint Shampoo, condition with Carol's Daughter's Rosemary Mint Conditioner, and follow with an hot oil treatment with Moroccan Oil treatment. Avoid wearing hairstyles that involves any tugging and pulling on the scalp. If you choose to braid your hair, braids should be loose versus tight. Do the same with a ponytail and bun.

The products mentioned above are only recommended. The Carol's Daughter Rosemary Mint Collection (http://www.carolsdaughter.com) works as a detoxification of the scalp and the natural peppermint oil stimulates & re-energizes the hair and scalp. The Moroccan Oil Treatment (http://www.moroccanoilproducts.com) restores the hair that has been damaged by chemical procedures and environmental factors. This product can be found online and in various hair salons.

To purchase and customize your Glueless Lace Wig, visit Couture Lace Crowns Today!

**I am a Wig Specialist, not a Cosmetologist professional, my recommendation is based on pure experience and research because I myself suffer from Alopecia Totalis. 

French or Swiss...Which Lace is best?

Lace wigs are made with a number of different type of laces ranging from German, French, and Swiss. I am sure there are others that I did not mention. The two laces that will be spoken about within this post are the French and Swiss. These two are the primary laces that are used to make undetectable wigs. French lace is very durable, allows ventilation to your hair, and undetectable when adhesive is applied. Swiss lace is similar to the French, but is very thin and delicate. Swiss lace gives a more natural look than the French. Both laces can be matched to any skin tone to get the undetectable look. If you are a first-timer in wanting to wear laces, I recommend the French over the Swiss. When purchasing a lace wig at Couture Lace Crowns, you have a choice between French or Swiss lace. 

Source: Amidbeauty.com  French Lace

Source: Amidbeauty.com  Swiss Lace

Visit Couture Lace Crowns today to purchase your lace wig!

Need an Alternative Style during your in-between stage?

Lace crowns (wigs) are great alternatives for when you are in the in-between stage. You can still rock the hottest styles while giving your real hair a rest from heat styling, use of chemicals, and wearing ponytails. Lace crowns also helps to keep your hair moisturized. Protect your tresses by purchasing a 100% Premium Remy human hair lace crown. Contact us today!