Melting Guide (step-by-step)
Hey friends!
I got a lot of questions about melting the hairline on this wig, and thought I'd post a guide on how I do it! I am by no means good at this, but the method below has never failed me. I like to wear my wigs 'glueless,' meaning no lace glue, but I do allow products that mold it/stick to my head when needed.
First, the products and which picture its used in:
- Used in 1st picture: Frontal Queen Melting Spray
- Benefits: Seamless melt. Strong, all day hold. Stays put and allows me to wear it over night. It comes off easily with water
- Con: Will slide off if I sweat too much lol
- Used in 2nd picture:
Ebin(see edit below) Melting Mousse (or any mousse really)- Benefits: Loose hold. Allows me to snatch the wig off when ready, no water needed. Melts well enough for me to get away with it out in the world
- Con: Not as secure, not as good of a melt. Doesn't mold down the edges of the lace.
- Used in 3rd picture: Water
- Benefits: This is truely the ultimate glueless method. No product needed. Molds the lace to my head which is just a step above putting it on.
- Con: I have to let go and let god lol. A strong wind has the potential to humble me and snatch my wig. The melt is not as good here either, the lace is apparent up close.
Second, the method:
- I put the wig on, position it, and brush the hairline back a little with a little water on the brush/comb.
- I take the product/water and put it on TOP of the lace to saturate it. I use a clean makeup brush, or my finger to be sure I get all in the lace.
- This is the most important step, especially if using the melting spray or mousse: I LET IT DRY. Like its no longer sticky or tacky and is dry to the touch.
- I then put on my melting band, and let it sit for at least 5 min.
- I take off the melting band, and I know I did it right if the band doesn't stick. And the pics above are what I get each time!!!
I have tried this method with an outre wig, and while it works ok, it seems to work best with HD lace wigs like the one I have on in the pics above. Just an observation, I don't have much knowledge on the different lace types, so maybe someone else can fill that part in.
I hope this helps! And if anyone has other products they can recommend for glueless wigs, please share!
Edit: I added a photo for the person who DMed me about how to style this wig - spray the wig with a little water in a spray bottle, use 2-3 flexirods, and let dry for 2 hours. You will get you those big sexy beach wave curls!
2nd Edit: OMG so apparently Ebin is racist and exclusionary to their black women employees!! Please check the comments for a story link to a former employees tiktok where she shares the details. The more you know - thank you to the people who made me aware!