How to Remove Glue from Lace Wig

Lace can be very fragile, so before you jump into the glue removal process, we’d like to inform you of some things to be aware of:

1. HD lace is the most fragile lace of them all, so if your wig features HD lace, you’ve got to be extra careful when handling it. It’s very easy to rip your HD lace and ruin your entire unit. Use a gentle hand throughout the process and avoid tugging on the material.
2. Make sure you have the right materials on hand. At a minimum, you’ll need a toothbrush and dish soap or conditioner. For more stubborn glue, you’ll need alcohol and cotton balls or an adhesive remover.
3. Give yourself up to 30 minutes for the glue removal process and take your time.

Step by Step Instructions for Removing Glue From a Lace Front Wig

Now, let’s get into the actual glue removal process. Here are some step-by-step instructions to help you remove glue from your lace front wig without damaging the lace. There are several methods that you can use, but for the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on the most effective:

• Soap/conditioner
• Alcohol
• Adhesive remover

Remove Glue with Soap or Conditioner

Chances are you’ve already got soap or conditioner in your home. Use one or the other, in addition to the instructions below, to get your lace super clean:

Step 1: Put your wig into a sink and turn on the water. The temperature of the water doesn’t matter.

Step 2: Grab some liquid soap or white conditioner and apply some of it to the glue-covered areas. Don’t be afraid to use too much of the product - the more you use, the easier it will be to remove the glue. Just be sure to focus it on the lace.

Step 3: Get your toothbrush and run some water on it. Begin to gently brush the lace. Wet the toothbrush once more and continue to brush the lace.

Step 4: Spend a couple of minutes brushing the lace with the toothbrush. Soon enough, you’ll see the glue starting to lift away. Some of it may get lodged in the toothbrush. If that happens, use your fingers to pick the glue out of the brush and then continue brushing the lace. You don’t want the glue to go down your drain.

Step 5: Rinse the lace thoroughly, and then take a good look at it. If there is more glue on the lace, add more soap or conditioner and continue brushing.

Step 6: Rinse once more and then proceed with the hair washing and conditioning process if necessary.

Use a Lace Wig Adhesive Remover

Lace wig adhesive removers are specially formulated to remove glue from lace with minimal effort. Every lace wig adhesive remover comes with its own set of instructions, but in most cases, you’ll use it like this:

Step 1: Spray some of the remover onto your unit and let it sit for a couple of minutes. This gives the remover some time to do its work.

Step 2: Afterward, rub the lace with your fingers, brush it with a toothbrush, or wipe it with a cotton ball dipped in the solution.

Step 3: After a couple of minutes, your lace should be glue-free.

Note: If the instructions on your adhesive remover are different from the instructions above, follow the instructions on the packaging. They came from the manufacturer and are more likely to give you the results you’re looking for.