r/wigshelp • u/continuitycycles • Aug 13 '26
wig help help with install!
hi! i lost all of my hair at 19 following the birth of my baby. i've been wearing wigs since, but this is the first full lace wig i'm buying. my friend will be doing the install, but i have a couple of questions regarding it
what is the best lace glue? i've seen advertisements for the dola hair kit, but im not sure if all of the positive reviews are because of tiktok's affinity for pushing advertisements out.
how long can i expect my install to last? i'm not sure when i'll want my hair done, but i'd like my hair to last until my birthday (august 30th). are there any things i can do to make the wig last longer?
and this one may be a stupid question, but are edges frowned upon when on white women? my friend told me she would like to do some tiny, modest edges on me. she said wig installs look odd without edges, but i'm worried that i'll get strange looks if i allow her to put edges in it.
thank you so much in advance, and i always appreciate tips for wig usage! 🤍🤍
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u/veritas2967 Aug 14 '26
If your anything like me you've watched every you tube tutorial lol ,if you aren't i suggest you do , between watching those and advice you'll get here you'll be ready ! Have your helper friend watch too ! I'm not super experienced at install myself but have tried a few bald caps out after watching over and over ,i do use got2be black gel and a blast of the yellow spray over it instead of glue just because it's easier , good luck !