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Plucking Your Lace Wig Like a Pro: Tips and Tricks

Updated: Sep 22

Achieving a natural-looking lace wig requires more than just picking the perfect color or style—it’s all about mastering the plucking technique. A well-plucked lace wig mimics your natural hairline and creates a flawless, undetectable finish. Here are some tips and tricks to help you pluck your lace wig like a pro!


1) Start with Clean Hair

Before plucking, ensure that the wig is freshly washed and dried. This allows for better control and visibility when manipulating the hairline. It's much easier to work on a clean wig since products like oils or gels can make the hair stick together, leading to uneven plucking.


2) Create a Realistic Hairline

Most lace wigs come with a dense hairline that doesn’t look as natural as your real hairline. Start by pulling back the first row of hair and work on the hair behind it. This creates a more realistic and subtle transition from the wig to your skin. You want to avoid a straight, harsh line—natural hairlines tend to have irregularities.


3) Use Tweezers with Precision

The right tweezers are your best friend. Opt for a slanted or pointed pair that gives you control over each strand of hair you pluck. Go slowly to avoid over-plucking. Pinch a small amount of hair at a time, and gently pull away. This allows you to create a more gradual thinning effect, preventing a bald or patchy appearance.



4) Work in Sections

Divide the hairline into sections so you can work on one area at a time. This makes it easier to keep track of how much hair you’re plucking from each section. Always step back and examine your progress to ensure that you're achieving an even, natural look.



5) Don’t Forget the Baby Hairs

Baby hairs are key to creating a seamless finish. After plucking, use a small razor or scissors to cut small sections of hair around the hairline to form baby hairs. Be careful not to cut too much, and style them with a soft hold gel or mousse for the best results.



6) Take Your Time

Rushing through the plucking process can lead to mistakes. Take your time, and remember that you can always pluck more later, but you can’t add hair back once it’s removed.With practice and patience, you can pluck your lace wig like a pro, giving you that undetectable, flawless hairline that looks just like your own.


Elite Hair Collection FULLY customizes all Wig Orders. This includes our READY TO SHIP & PRE-ORDER WIGS. Our Wigs come with Bleached Knots, Pre-Plucked Hairline, washed & conditioned, and styled. If the Wig was not plucked to your desired taste then this blog is a helpful read as to how to pluck your Lace Wig. Our Top Selling Wigs at Elite Hair Collection are our Kym, Janie, & Layla Wigs




If you are opting to purchase our Hair Bundles with a Closure or Frontal they come Pre-Plucked as well and again these tips can be followed to ensure your Closure or Frontal are plucked like A Pro!



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