10 Elegant Ways to Style Lace Front Wigs

Lace front wigs are an extremely cute and versatile hairstyle for natural hair that lovers, which can be customized based on your wants, needs, and personal style. Here are some cute & creative lace front wig styles to inspire your next hair-do. 

Lace Front Wigs Styles For Summer and Beyond

As you begin exploring lace front wig options for your next protective style, here are ten ideas to use as inspiration for the next time you install a lace front wig.

1. Wear Your Wigs Colorfully 

Orange lace front wig look
Have fun with colorful lace front wigs. Photo by @Msianax

Why wear a standard lace front wig style when you can elevate your look with a splash of color? As the days get warmer this summer try opting in for bold and bright wig colors such as oranges, reds, pinks, and etcetera. You will be surprised by how great the colors look on you and you will turn heads in any room you enter. 

2. Natural-Looking Curly Lace Front

Woman with 3c curly hair wig
Textured wigs create a natural look. Photo by Vladimir Yelizarov on Unsplash.

 If you love the idea of lace front wigs but nervous about how natural they may appear, try opting in for a natural-looking wig option. Lace front wigs are produced in all different types of hair textures so whether you are looking for a 3b curl or 4c coil, there is bound to be a texture for you. To help make your wig look even more natural during the install process, try using SheaMoisture Wig & Weave Tea Tree & Borage Seed Oil Bonding Glue. This will help secure your wig and prevent it from lifting throughout the day. 

3. Pixie Cut Lace Front 

Girl with Green Pixie Cut Wig
Wear a Pixie-Cut without having to cut your hair. Photo & hair by @YoungAfricana

The “Pixie Cut” wig style is great for trying short cut hairstyles without actually cutting your hair. It is also great if you enjoy keeping your hair short, to begin with. To add some extra pizzaz and glamour to this look, take a page out of @youngafricana’s book and dye your wig a fun and out-of-the-book color like the green in this photo! 

4. Long & Straight Lace Front Wig

Long and Straight Hair
Long & straight lace front is a classic look. @Delll_ores photographed by Nelly Ghansah

Keep it classic and sleek by wearing your wig in a long and straight hair look. This is a style that can be worn on multiple occasions whether it be formal, casual, or in between. This is also a stellar way to start off your wig collection if you are just beginning to explore the world of lace fronts. If you plan on wearing this wig regularly, try using SheaMoisture’s Wig & Weave Tea Tree & Borage Seed Oil 2-in-1 Conditioner and Detangler. This product will help refresh your wig in-between wears. 

5. Long, Wavy, Side-Parted Style 

long luxurious wavy lace front wig
This hairstyle is volume, shine. and glamour.Photo by Vladimir Yelizarov on Unsplash.

The slide parted lace front is a cute way to switch up your look if you are not feeling a middle part or a pushed-back hair look. Try spicing the side part up with long voluminous waves to give your hair a luxurious and glamorous boost. To achieve a healthy-looking shine when wearing this look use SheaMoisture Wig & Weave Tea Tree & Borage Seed Oil Shine Spray when wearing this style. 

6. Loose Curls Style

Prom Hairstyle Loose Curled Hair
Loose Curls are perfect for this season’s occasions. @stacylove2 photographed by Nelly Ghansah

 Looking for a cute and formal look that you can wear to special occasions such as prom, graduations, and weddings this summer? Then try out loose curls on your lace front wig. With this hairstyle, you will look classic, and unlike tighter curls, you don’t have to worry about your curls falling or getting ruined throughout the day. To help ensure that your curls don’t move, use SheaMoisture’s Wig & Weave Tea Tree & Borage Seed Oil Flyaway & Wrap Mousse. 

7.  Curly Bangs Look 

Curly Bangs Wig
Curly bangs are unique yet easy to install. Photo & hair by @west_african.queen

Curly bangs look is not only chic and unique, are great to start off with if you’re new to lace fronts. There is no parting that you have to blend into your forehead so you can wear & install the lace without all the extra work. When wearing this look, be sure you are using a water wave wig type that you spray with water regularly to maintain the curl.

8. 70s Inspired  Voluminous Hair-Style 

70's hairstyle trend on black woman
This 70s Inspired hair look is both trendy and practical. Photo and hair by @Kernalde

This 70s inspired voluminous look is a trend the beauty side of social media is raving all about right now! If you’ve been yearning to try this hairstyle but you don’t want to alter your actual hair then try it on your lace front wig! It looks super natural, super chic, and you will be the trend-setter anywhere you go with this look. 

9. Wear your Lace Front in a Bob-Style 

Bob wig with rhinestone headband and curls
Lace front of bob wigs can be dressed up and down. Hair & photo by @brinalovee_

Bob’s are perfect looks for everyday wear as they can be dressed up or down. Transform your bob from a day to night look by curling the ends of your bob, and adding a cute headband like Sabrina Ofori of @ohemaaluxebeauts did with this look. If you plan on using a wig like this for everyday wear, try using SheaMoisture Wig & Weave Tea Tree & Borage Seed Oil Bond Release Spray to gently and safely remove any adhesives you have used to apply your lace. 

10. Accessorize your Lace Front

Girl in Beret Hat
Accessorize your wigs with cute hats, scarves, and etc. @M.iejda photographed by Nelly Ghansah

On days where you may not have the time or desire to install your lace front or when you want to spice up a hairstyle you’ve been waiting for a while – try accessorizing your lace front with items such as cute hats and scarves. This business-casual look by Marlene Kay was put together perfectly with a beret cap being the icing on the cake.

Lace front wigs have made it easier to create pretty much any hairstyle you could possibly think of. As you look for your next hairstyle or start experimenting with Lace Front Wigs, remember to have fun and allow yourself to freely express yourself in whatever style you do create/wear. 

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