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Wearing a Wig: Using Scar Tape

A how-to guide for using scar tape

silicone tape, scar tape

Scar tape, sica tape, or silicone tape is often sold in rolls or strips and can be purchased from drug stores or Amazon. Start with a 2-3” long section and use sharp scissors to round off the corners.

STACKEDHair wig, brunette wig

Without scar tape, lace tops wigs may look unnatural becasue you can see your bio hair or wig cap underneath the lace.

scar tape, wig

Peel the scar tape from its protective backing to expose the sticky side. This will stick to the inside of the wig cap later.

scar tape, wig

Stick the scar tape to the inside of your arms a couple times to decrease the shine of the adhesive

STACKED Hair lace top wig

Place your finger along the part line on the inside of the cap

STACKED Hair lace top wig

Flip the cap inside out while keeping the part area marked with your finger on the outer side

STACKED Hair lace top wig with scar tape on the part

Apply the scar tape to the inside of the cap where you plan to part the wig, placing it about 1-2 cm from the hair line. 

eyeshadow being used to cut a lace front wig

Use a bit of light eyeshadow or foundation (ideally one shade lighter than you skin)…

eyeshadow being used on a lace top wig part

…to tap on the lace along the part line. This part doesn’t have to be neat and you can easily dust any excess off

Final look

STACKED Hair lace top wig with scar tape

In order from front to back: wig hairline, scar tape, my bio hairline. The rounded edges of the scar tape softens the harsh line from it and the scar tape is completely obscuring my bio hair underneath.

STACKED Hair Lace top wig with scar tape

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A few more notes about using scar tape…

If your scar tape still doesn’t look quite right try moving the scar tape forward or back and move your wig forward or back. The scar tape should sit just behind the hairline so that it is obscured by the hairline. The scar tape should also like up with your skin and bio hairline so that it starts just before your bio hairline. This means the wig hairline will sit just a cm in front of your own hairline. The scar tape is moveable and reuseable, so play around with it until it looks right!

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