How to Apply a Lace Front Wig

Although lace front wigs are far from new in the entertainment industry; the trend has just recently become popular among us common folk. Fortunately over time, custom lace front wigs (hair additions that make your hairline seamless) that once cost close upwards of $4,000 or more are now priced more "affordably" in the hundred dollar price range.

However, for those who are willing to dish out the big bucks for these hair ensembles, you should be aware of the tedious process.

Should you use tape or glue? Should you braid your hair or wear a wig cap? Can you do it yourself? After scouring the web for how-to videos, we learned the answer to that last question is YES! Here are two helpful Do-it-Yourself video clips on applying a lace front wig. The process may be challenging but whoever said beauty came easy was clearly lying! Are you up for the challenge? If so, good luck!

2008 Deaths

Odetta Holmes
"The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement" was a singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter and activist.
December 31 1930 - December 2 2008.

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Bernie Mac
Comedian, Actor
Oct. 5, 1957 - Aug. 9, 2008.

Isaac Hayes
Singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and actor.
August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008

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Miriam Makeba, "Mama Africa"
South African folk singer and anti-apartheid activist.
March 4, 1932 - November 10, 2008.

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Jennifer Hudson's 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson, brother, Jason, and 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, were killed in 2008.

Shakir Stewart
The Island Def Jam executive who became head of the legendary rap label following Jay-Z's departure, killed himself on Nov. 1. He was 34 years old.

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George Carlin
Stand-up comedian, actor and author.
May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008

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Madelyn Dunham
Barack Obama's grandmother
October 26, 1922 - Nov 3, 2008.

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Levi Stubbs
Oct. 17: The iconic lead singer, second from left, who gave voice to Four Tops classics like "Reach Out I'll Be There" and "Baby I Need Your Loving" died at 72 from complications of cancer and a stroke. Abdul Fakir, far left, is now the sole living member of the original quartet.

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Dee Dee Warwick
Oct. 18: The soul songstress died after months of declining health. Warwick, the sister of soul legend Dionne, also achieved a great deal of success, both as a solo artist as well as with her sister.

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