How to Turn a Lace Wig Into a Lace Closure Frontal Hairpiece

We don't have to be a skilled hair stylist to give your wig a new life in a few minutes. Get double duty out of your old wig by converting it to a lace closure or frontal hairpiece. If you have old lace wigs that will be thrown away in your closet or are looking for a way to update your look, think about turning one into a ponytail or using it to create a lace closure hairpiece.

Things need:Medium to long wig,Heavy-duty scissors,Straight needle for sewing hair,Hair-sewing thread or colored,glue,Sewing pins,Small safety pin,Elastic cord,Hair pins.

Steps to make it:
Make the Cut:
1.Turn the wig inside out. If it's a particularly long wig, consider braiding it up or otherwise bundling the length while you're cutting. Otherwise, you may wind up inadvertently cutting off a chunk of hair and ruining the wig.

2.Look for a series of circular weft lines around the interior of the wig. you can use the weft lines as cutting guides.

3.Determine the size of the lace closure or lace frontal hairpiece you're trying to create. The size indicates where you can cut. For a full, filled-out ponytail, cut on the outer weft lines. Cut toward the top of the wig cap for a lighter piece.

4.Cut along the webbing just above the weft line. Trim off any excess webbing, being careful not to cut into the weft. This is where the hair attaches to the piece. Cutting into it can break the stitching and unravel the hair from its lace base easily.

Create a Removable Ponytail:
5.Take the weft line you cut on and roll it toward the center to create a one eighth to one quarter inch casing. Use sewing pins to keep it in place..

6.Thread the hair-sewing needle. While you may be able to comprise with a standard long sewing needle, hair-sewing needles are equipped with a special needle head to push through the hair and weft lines easily.

7.Sew in the casing using a tightly spaced, overhand stitch. Smooth the hair over the casing every two or three stitches. Setting stitches over bulked or bunched gives the final ponytail hairpiece an uneven and sloppy look.

8.Leave an opening near the back or bottom portion of the ponytail. This is where you'll place and secure the elastic cord..

9.Measure around the sewn casing and cut the elastic cord to this measurement. Attach the safety pin to one end of the elastic cord and guide it through the casing. Then, secure each end of the elastic cord with a knot large enough to prevent it from sliding back through the casing!

10.Pull your hair into tight bun or ponytail. Slide your new ponytail over your real hair. Position the elastic cord at the back or bottom of the pony and pull it taut. A tight pull gives a bouncier ponytail. Give it the look of a natural fall by securing it with a light pull. Tie the elastic cord together and tuck it under the casing!

You can also add it to an upsweep by creating a part in your hair toward the top or back of your head in the shape of the lace closure hairpiece you cut out!