How to Slay a Lace Frontal Like a Bad B*tch!

November 3, 2024

Today, we're spilling the tea on how to install that lace frontal so seamlessly that folks'll be asking if you grew it yourself.

We're talking about two fire methods: the bussdown middle part with no baby hairs (for that sleek, grown look) and the bald cap method (for when you want that scalp to be unclockable).

So grab your tools, and let's get into this hair game with your lace frontals.

Method 1: Bussdown Middle Part with No Baby Hairs

Let's start with the bussdown the middle part. This look is clean and sleek and screams, "I woke up like this."

Step 1: Bleach Your Knots

First up, bleach your knots.

If you're rocking a 13x4 lace frontal from Hair Fleek, you're in luck because their knots are tiny, and you only need about 10 minutes with the bleach to get that scalp-like effect.

Don't overdo it, though — the last thing you want to do is fry your unit.

Step 2: Prep Your Canvas

Once your knots are bleached and your wig is ready to go, throw that wig cap on and get to gluing.
Apply a thin layer of glue right at the end of your hairline. You're trying to bring that wig hairline in front of the bald cap, so stay within dotted lines.
Use a baby hair brush to smooth everything down and work in sections.
Blow dry the adhesive on medium heat and make sure to hold it in place so your 4C texture doesn't decide to have a party of its own.
Also, you want to apply the glue at the end of your hairline to bring the hairline in front of the bald cap and keep your wig from looking tacky and sticky.

Human Hair 13x4 Deep Wave Transparent Lace Frontal

Step 3: Lay That Lace

Now, when you're laying down that lace, always start in the middle and work your way out.

Apply glue in a dotted line along your hairline on top of your wig cap. While doing this, try matching up the dotted line on the lace with the end of your hairline.
Once that wig is down, grab your rattail comb and press that lace into the glue.
Cut off the extra lace in a zig-zag motion or even better, try cutting around each strand of hair for a natural look.

Step 4: Melt Everything Down

After you've cut and melted that lace, it's time for the finishing touches.

Apply some foundation along the hairline and make sure it's in a shade that matches your skin tone if you got a transparent lace frontal.
Apply melting spray.
Slap on a band for about 20-30 minutes while you style the rest of your hair.
When you take off that band, your lace should be looking melted AF.
If you see any hairs that got overbleached, just touch 'em up with a permanent marker.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

Here are some final steps to make sure your bussdown the middle part looks like it grew straight outta your scalp:

Spread some BioSilk across your hair so your hair looks sleek and shiny once you're done.
Comb out all the hair so it falls right into place after hot combing. Hot comb the hair carefully, section by section.

Virgin Hair 13x4 Straight HD Lace Frontal

Method 2: The Bald Cap Method (aka Scalp Sorcery)

Now, let's talk about the bald cap method.

This is for when you want your wig install to be so seamless that absolutely no one can tell it's a wig.

Step 1: Prep Time

We're not playing games with obvious wig lines in 2024, so your prep game has to be strong.

Start by sleeking your hair back or braiding it up.
Then, throw on a wig cap that matches your skin tone as close as possible.

Step 2: Get Your Baby Hairs Ready

Now it's time to prep your baby's hair.

Apply some temporary hold on those edges to lay them down.
Use a baby hair brush to smooth everything out, then hit it with the blow dryer on medium heat.
Work in sections, and make sure you're smearing that gel with your fingers, too.
Once you're done, your hairline should look snatched and ready for installation.

Make sure you get a sleek Kinky Curly 13x4 Lace Frontal to be a killer queen with this look.

Virgin Hair 13x4 Deep Wave Transparent Lace Frontal

Step 3: Get Your Wig Cap Ready

Next up, customize your wig cap.

Pull the wig cap forward as much as you can to create that scalp-like effect.
Cut some small holes for your ears, but be careful not to make them too big. You want your ear to fit, but you don't want gaps.
Now, go back in with some more holding product around your hairline. Use the nozzle as your guide and smear it down with your fingers. Make sure it's nice and flat with no bubbles.
Hit it with the blow dryer again for about a minute, then let it air dry for 15 minutes.
When it's time to cut, start in the middle, then do the temples, and save the ears for last. You'll want to use an eyebrow razor for a clean cut.
Lift up the excess cap gently and cut where the gel ends. This keeps everything laid and prevents that messy, frayed look.
Clean off any excess gel with some isopropyl alcohol. We want that forehead clean before we start with the adhesive in the next step.

Step 4: The Main Event

Now it's time to put on that wig!

Make sure you've tinted the lace and bleached the knots beforehand.

Cut around the temple areas of the lace to give yourself some wiggle room.
Then, roll up the hair and apply your adhesive in zig-zag motions. Use your rattail comb to smooth it out – we don't want a lumpy, bumpy glue situation.
If you want that installation to last 2-3 weeks, do 3-4 layers of glue. For a 1-2 week-old, two layers should do the trick. Just make sure each layer dries clear before you add the next one.
When you're laying down the lace, start in the middle and work your way out to the sides and ears. Tack it down as you go, use your hands to press it down, and make sure that the lace is nice and flat.
Once everything's down, use your eyebrow razor to cut off the excess lace in a jagged motion. Remember, we're going for a natural scalp, not a straight line across the forehead.
If you see any lifting lace, use the tip of your rattail comb to glue it down.

Remember that HD Lace Frontals can cut down your installation time but it needs more maintenance.

Virgin Hair 13x4 Body Wave HD Lace Frontal

Step 5: Melt That Lace Like It's Hot

Next, you want to melt the lace to prevent any peek-a-boo situations from happening.
To really melt that lace, apply some foundation that matches your skin tone and press it into your hairline.
Then, spritz on some holding spray and use an elastic band to press everything down for at least 30 minutes.

Step 6: Baby Hair Realness

Alright, it's time to slay the day with a few finishing touches.

For the final touches, part your hair how you want it and style it up.
Lay your baby hairs one final time using a hot comb to press out that hairline so it's as flat as it can be.