Bleach Knots on Wig: 4 Simple Steps on How to Do It

What Are The Two Types Of Knots On A Wig?

There are several techniques for creating a wig. One of them is ventilating, where the hair is tied to a lace. This technique creates knots that secure and help the hair strands be tightly attached to the wig.

Knots on a wig have two types: single knots and double knots. The single knot on the wig has only one hair strand on each knot, while the double knot on the wig has two or more.

Why Do You Need to Bleach Knots On A Wig?

You might be wondering why we need to know how to bleach knots on wigs. To give you an idea of why you should, these knots appear as dots on the base of the wig. This makes the wig look unnatural. Apart from that, the color of your wig also matters. The darker the wig's color is, the more visible the knots are.

Bleach knots on a wig allow you to blend the lace wig seamlessly with your hair and scalp. Beside trimming wig hair, bleaching notes is a really effective way to make your wig look natural. The image below will let you know how your hair wig looks before and after bleaching its knots.

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4 Simple Steps on How To Bleach Knots on Wig

Before you start bleaching the knots, you must prepare the primary things that you need:

• - Quality Hair Bleach
  
• - Professional Developer (20 to 30 milliliters)
• - Mixing Bowl (plastic is preferred)
• - Measuring Cup
• - Applicator
• - Gloves
• - Aluminum Foil
• - Mannequin's head or anything else where you can lay the wig
• - Lace Wig

Step 1 - Prepare The Lace Wig

Have your lace wig ready before you start creating the bleaching mixture. Ensure that the lace wig is tightly attached to the mannequin's head. Or, if you don't have any, pin it down to anything with a soft surface like a foam head.

Take note of the baby hairs on the wig, too. Make sure to clip them away when you bleach the knots on the wig. Otherwise, they might be bleached along with the knots.

Then, start spraying water on the hair's roots once you have correctly attached the lace wig.

The water will protect the roots from the bleach if it leaks or flows to the roots of the hair.

Step 2 - Prepare the Bleach Mixture

Before you start mixing the bleach, make sure to put on the gloves to protect your hands from harmful chemicals. Once you have your gloves on, get the hair bleach and the professional developer. Check the instructions on how much you should put in to create a concoction. For example, I usually mix 1.5 scoops of Ion 10 Level Charcoal Flash Lightener with 1.5 scoops of 30 or 40 volume developer to bleach a wig with a big frontal.

If it doesn't show any measurement, follow the general rule of a 1:1 ratio. Mix them well. You will know if the two ingredients are thoroughly mixed when the mixture's consistency is thick. If it is still a bit runny or watery, continue stirring it until you've reached the desired consistency.

Take note: Do not bleach knots on the wig when the mixture is still runny. It will only steepen to the roots of your wig and might damage it.

Step 3 - Gently Bleach Knots on Wig

When you bleach knots on a wig, make sure to apply it to the front hairline. Gently brush the mixture into the knots to avoid seeping it into the roots.

Cover the bleached knots with aluminum foil and leave them for 30 minutes. But check the hair from time to time, as some wigs can be bleached in just 15 minutes. You must keep track of the time to avoid over-bleaching the knots.

Step 4 - Rinse and Wash Bleached Knots

After you bleach knots on the wig and achieve the desired color, rinse it on time. Next, apply purple shampoo to remove the chemicals and tone the bleached knots. Once done, rinse it again and apply hair conditioner to the wig for 3 minutes. This will soften the hair and ensure that it will not dry out. Rinse it after.

Keep in mind that lace wigs are not supposed to be dried in a blow dryer, as they can damage the wig. Instead, gently squeeze the hair to remove the excess water. You may use a towel, too, to get rid of the remaining water.

After which, you may hang the wig and let it dry naturally, but don't let the wig sit right under the sun, as too much sun exposure can also damage the wig.

You may also check out the video below on how to bleach knots on wigs.

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What To Do If You Over Bleach Knots On A Wig?

Mistakes are inevitable, and one of the most common mistakes when bleaching the knots is over-bleaching them. Or, at worst, the bleach will leak into the roots of the hair. If these happen, you may follow the fixes below.

Temporary Fix: Use mascara.

Gently brush the overly bleached knots on the affected areas with your mascara until it looks natural again. Then, let it dry naturally.

Permanent Fix: Dye Your Hair

It might be a little frustrating that you need to dye your wig after bleaching it. But this is way better than buying another set of wigs and starting to bleach the knots again. When you dye the hair, you need to do it like you bleach knots on a wig.

In a bowl, create a hair dye concoction by following the instructions on the package. Make sure to mix them thoroughly. Gently apply the mixture to the affected areas and avoid dyeing the bleached knots. Leave it for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, rinse the hair and wash it with shampoo to remove the chemicals. Apply conditioner after and leave it for 3-5 minutes more before rinsing it out.

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Tips To Keep In Mind While Bleaching Knots On Wig

- Make sure the mixture is smooth and creamy enough to apply to your lace without dripping off.

- Avoid applying the bleaching mixture to hair strands accidentally.

- Protect your baby hair by brushing or clipping it up before bleaching the knot.

- You can use tone shampoo to wash the wig after bleaching the knot to make it look more natural.

Conclusion

To achieve the natural look, we need to bleach the knots on the wig. However, that doesn't mean you need to bleach the entire knot. It is not advisable either, as it can damage and weaken the lace. Thus, just bleach the entire front hairline and do it gently.

You may also check out this article, How To Fix Patchy Hair Dye And Avoid Getting Uneven Results? for more tips on applying hair dye evenly.