What is Ventilating? The wig terms you should know

Ventilating lace refers to the process of tying individual hair strands onto a lace material to create natural-looking closure wigs and lace front wigs. This process mimics the appearance of hair growing from the scalp. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to ventilate lace:

Materials You’ll Need

1. Lace material (e.g., Swiss lace, HD lace, or French lace).
2. Ventilating needle (choose the size based on the number of hairs you want to tie at once).
3. Hair strands (human or synthetic hair, depending on your preference).
4. Foam head or wig block (to securely hold the lace).
5. T-pins (to secure the lace on the foam head).
6. Scissors (for trimming excess hair).
7. Comb or tweezers (for separating small sections of hair).

Step-by-Step Process

1. Prepare Your Workspace

• Place the lace material on the foam head or wig block.
• Use T-pins to stretch and secure the lace tightly so it doesn’t move during the process.
• Arrange the hair strands nearby for easy access.

2. Choose the Right Ventilating Needle

• Ventilating needles come in different sizes (1–2 hairs, 2–3 hairs, etc.).
• For a natural look, use a smaller needle that ties 1–2 hairs at a time, especially near the hairline.

3. Thread the Ventilating Needle

• Separate a small section of hair (1–2 strands).
• Loop the hair around the hook of the ventilating needle.

4. Insert the Needle into the Lace

• Push the needle through one of the lace holes from the underside to the top.
• Pull the needle back through the hole, bringing the hair strand with it.

5. Create a Knot

• Once the hair is pulled through, tie a knot to secure the hair to the lace. Common knotting techniques include:
  • Single knot: Easier and faster but less secure.
  • Double knot: More secure but slightly more visible.
  • Split knot: Used for a more natural look.

6. Repeat the Process

• Continue tying hair strand by strand, working row by row.
• For a natural density:
  • Use fewer strands near the hairline.
  • Increase density as you move further back on the lace.

7. Customize the Hairline

• To create a realistic look, ventilate the hairline with irregular spacing and thinner density.
• Use tweezers to pluck excess hair for a softer, natural hairline.

8. Trim and Style

• Once the ventilating process is complete, trim any excess hair or lace.
• Style the wig or closure as desired.

Tutorial Video for Ventilating Lace front

Tips for Success

• Practice patience: Ventilating lace is a time-consuming process, especially for beginners. Take your time to ensure neat and even results.
• Use good lighting: Proper lighting helps you see the lace holes clearly.
• Experiment with density: Adjust the number of strands per knot and spacing to achieve the desired fullness.
• Start small: Practice on a small piece of lace before working on a full wig or frontal.

By mastering this technique, you can create custom lace front wigs or closure wigs that look natural and professional!