Forgive me Tyra, but I just had to comment on the so-called lace front wig that was given to Bianca on this week's episode of America's Next Top Model.
For those of you who may not have seen the show this week, it was the makeover episode where model contestants receive the looks they are to rock for the remainder of the season. Every season one, or two of the contestants are unhappy with their looks to the point of tears. This season it was the saucy, partially red-headed Bianca.
When stylists removed Bianca's weave, reportedly her hair was so damaged from the red dyes and weaves, that -- to Bianca's dismay -- the show decided to shave her head. Enter a wigmaker who claimed to make and give Bianca a lace front wig. NOT! That was no lace front wig.
Ideal for women with hair loss, lace wigs - once applied -- appear as through the hair of the wig is growing from the head of the wearer. To achieve this look, the wig is uniquely constructed and the wig is applied to the head with skin-safe adhesives, or tape. The wig that was given to Bianca looked like a regular wig that had to have a side bang in order to hide the edge of the cap.
Recently because certain celebrities (I won't mention any names) have been wearing them, they are popular even among women who have hair - lots of hair.
The adhesives used to apply lace wigs are no different than the adhesives that have traditionally been used by men to bond toupees. As a result, lace wigs are not taken on and off everyday - like the one given to Bianca. After application, they are secure and can be worn for weeks at a time without removing. Wearing a lace wig is like having your own hair.
To achieve it's natural look, the wig is built on an ultra sheer net base (similar to a stocking). Strand-by-strand, hair is ventilated by hand onto the cap of the wig, making the hair appear like hair follicles growing from the scalp.
Once they are applied, it appears as though the hair of the wig is growing from the scalp. They create a hairline and scalp illusion that makes it appear as though the hair of the wig IS the hair of the wearer.
The wig that was made for and given to Bianca did not achieve that affect. If I recall correctly, the gentleman who made the wig said something about it having some sort of plastic, rubber or something around the perimeter so that it would stay on. It didn't look natural and I don't blame Bianca for not liking it.
Honestly Bianca, you're a beautiful Black woman whether you have hair, or not. I actually think your new look -- without the wig, of course -- may take you far in the competition. However, a real lace front wig would give you a beautiful mane of hair to work with. Give me a call (888) 679-8760 after the competition, I'll make sure you get one!
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- Hello fellow hair enthusiasts. My name is Cathy Nedd. I am the founder/owner of thehairnetwork.com and maker of Glamourlace Wigs. Every since I can remember, I have been fascinated with beautiful hair. My mother tells me that after my first day in kindergarten, I ran home to ask her where my hair was because a girl in my class had hair down her back. Later - starting in the 10th grade - I began wearing my mothers wigs. I would cut the part and comb my own hair out over the part to make it look like my own. When weaves came out, I started wearing them immediately even though they stood up in the back when my head was bent. I had hair, but for some reason, I never thought it was full enough, or long enough. Today, I manufacture lace front wigs under the brand name, Glamourlace. I love the joy I get when helping women who have lost their hair as a result of alopecia, or hereditary male pattern baldness. I want to help as many women as I can achieve their crown in glory. So if you need assistance, or more info about lace wigs, give me a call. Thank you so much for reading my blog. I appreciate you!
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