What is a 4x4 lace wig?

A 4x4 lace wig is a wig that has dimensions of four inches from the left to the right side and four inches from the forehead backward. It is mainly referred to as a beginner’s wig because of the ease of putting it on and removing it. If you would not like to sleep or have your wig on every time, you may think of getting the four-by-four lace wig.

Four-by-four lace wigs are an excellent option for people that might be suffering from hair loss. Initially, there was only the four-by-four type of wig. Still, today if you feel like the four-by-four wig does not satisfy you, a five-by-five might be an option worth considering. Moreover, there are several other types of lace closures that might make you look great.

How long does a 4x4 wig last?

Four-by-four wigs may last between two to four weeks without requiring a retouch. However, suppose you stay with the wig for long without removing it. In that case, you may experience irritations on your skin which may seriously damage your hairline or sometimes break your edges off. Therefore, you should not stay for so long before you remove the wig.

Essentially, sometimes you might get tired of repeatedly taking off your wig frequently. Or you could be intending to go to places that taking off the wig would be embarrassing. In that case, you might need to have the wig staying put on your hair either using pins, grips, tapes, or liquid adhesives. Having the wig put on your hair might force you to sleep while wearing it.

If you sleep with your wig on, you should cover it with a silk headscarf. If you sleep directly without covering it, the friction between the hair on your wig and the pillow is likely to reduce the life span of the wig. However, if you take the necessary precautions by covering it or tying it up into a ponytail, you would increase its lifespan and not lose it sooner.

How do you install a 4x4 wig?

If your four-by-four wig came with clips that you can use, installing it would be easy. First, make sure you are wearing it correctly. Put on your wig cap and follow it with the four-by-four wig. Position it in the most preferred way and ensure the lace faces the correct direction. For example, if it is a front lace, it should be above your forehead.

Apple glue on the forehead sparingly until the lace can stick on your forehead without wobbling. Preferably, you may have at least four layers of glue for the lace to stay put. The first and second layers of glue should dry, but not the third layer. Once stuck, you can cut off excess lace and shape out your baby hair.

How do you part a 4x4 wig?

You can part your four-by-four wig using the back of your comb. Parting it would be easy because the wig usually comes with a provision for parting. Find the center of the wig with the help of your face and the position of your nose. Afterward, you may part the wig at the center.