Step 1: Prepare the Wig
- You should clip all hairs back from the edges of the wig so that they do not get caught up when attaching the wig to the head. This is especially important when attaching the wig with adhesive glue.
- For lace wigs, the lace should be trimmed as close to the hairline as possible, being careful not to damage the hairline.
Step 2: Prepare Your Hair
- The next step is to get your natural hair ready for the installation of the wig. To ensure that the bob wig will look as natural as possible, you need to ensure that your natural hair is flat and even against the scalp.
- One of the best ways to make sure that your hair remains flat and even is to braid the hair in the cornrows. Those with soft curls can simply put their hair in a cap and press it down to flatten it before installing the wig.
Step 3: Prepare the Skin
- You can use an alcohol solution on a cotton swab and gently wipe any oil from the hairline. This helps to ensure a secure attachment of the wig to the skin.
- Whether using adhesive tape or glue, one should apply scalp protector to the scalp. For those women with hair, use a flesh-colored wig cap to protect the natural hair.
- The wig cap should cover all natural hair. To keep the cap in place, apply adhesive over the edge of the cap and onto the skin.
- Step 4: Apply Adhesive
- If using adhesive glue, apply a thin layer to the entire hairline using a small makeup brush or cosmetic stick.
- If using a soft bond adhesive, don’t apply the wig immediately. Wait until the glue has become tacky.
- If using a hard bond adhesive, the wig can be applied immediately, as this type of glue bonds immediately.
- For those using adhesive tape, cut the double-sided tape to the desired lengths, until the entire hairline is covered. Attach one side to the hairline of the skin and press firmly.
Step 5: Attach the Wig
- If you attach a wig with glue should start by attaching the wig at the hairline in the front middle of the forehead. Gently press the edge of the wig down against the glued skin, working around the hairline until it is attached around the entire hairline. If there is any glue beyond the wig hairline, wipe away with a cosmetic stick or Q-Tip dipped in alcohol solution.
- If you attach a wig with adhesive tape, place the wig on the head and begin lining up the hairline edges. Start at the center of the forehead and work out towards the temples. Then, proceed around to the back of the nape and attach the wig one adhesive strip at a time.
Step 6: Style the Bob Wig as You Desired
- Once the wig is in place around your head you are now ready to style the wig as you desired. Gently brush and style the wig to achieve the desired look, only once the adhesive has had time to set.
- Some human hair bob wigs can take several minutes before a strong adhesive bond between wig and skin is achieved.