Different Types of Wig Lace
- French Lace - A slightly thicker and more durable option, this lace is often used with lighter lace knots to create a look which cannot be seen by the naked eye. The durable material allows a person to reuse this more than others
- Swiss Lace - A delicate and fragile option. A more gentle touch is needed to handle this lace but is easier to customise and allows for a more seamless look upon wearing
- HD Lace - This is more costly than other lace as its popularity has surged within the last few years. This lace is thin and delicate so should only be used in specific instances and not for everyday use.
- Crystal Lace - This lace is described as a high-end material and is said to be more durable and less detectable than its counterparts.
Different Types of Knotting Hooks
There are 2 different types of knotting hooks we learned about within lectures. These are
- Korean Hook - approximately an inch in length and is most commonly used with the standard hair ventilation techniques. Standard knotting techniques like single knots, double knots and split knots. Creating double knots is possible, but tends to be easier when using the German needle.
- German Hook - approximately 1 – 1.5 inches in length. These are mostly constructed of quality blue steel. This needle is great for knotting using the French Method or creating double knots.
Korean needles will range from 1-5 and German needles will range from 1-13. These sizes describe how many strands of hair the needle will hold at one time.
Knotting Techniques
- Single Knotting - individual knots are added to the lace. This is one of the most common methods of knotting when fine lace is used.
- Double Knotting - when you need to make the hair to be absolutely secure. The result, unfortunately, tends to be more noticeable because the knots are less easily concealed. Double knotting is used on the crown and large parts of the lace
- Point Knotting - single knotting the point ends of the hair. Cut the root ends away, which allows the hair to lift from the lace.
- Under Knotting - After the piece has been knotted, turn the lace inside out. Apply single knotting to the edge of the foundation, following the direction of the hair on the other side. Add two or three rows of under knotting. On completion, the pieces are usually pressed, using tissue paper or a cloth to protect the hair.
- Directional Knotting - This technique includes positioning the block to the hair naturally falls in the direction the hair would naturally grow after knotting.
Image References
ATB Cotton Lace 70025 - 40 Denier (2023). Available at: https://www.atelierbassi.com/en/produkte/materials-tools-30/lace-208/atb-cotton-lace-70025-40-denier-4559 (Accessed: 13 January 2023).
French Lace Wigs - The Guide: Smaller holes means stronger lace - find out why (2023). Available at: https://www.the-complete-peruke-guide.com/french-lace-wigs-01.html (Accessed: 13 January 2023).
knotting hooks - Google Search (2023). Available at: https://www.google.com/search?q=knotting+hooks&rlz=1CAJYDF_enGB1029&sxsrf=AJOqlzXMJhiRl40eknqq5mG1m03qs_KOdA:1673703084709&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJ_8rulcf8AhWEUMAKHRXxBBQQ_AUoAXoECAQQAw&biw=1366&bih=697&dpr=1#imgrc=YegYitLrzIBmCM (Accessed: 13 January 2023).
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