Ask The Experts: Are Lace Front Eyebrows The New Lace Front Wigs?

Glue-on wigs for your brows are on the rise, but are they for you? Sounds slightly strange to us, so we asked celebrity hairstylist Mann Nance—whose clients include Melanie Fiona, Sessile Lopez and Elle Varner—to weigh in. His answers may surprise you.

ESSENCE.COM May, 23, 2014

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The History

“Lace hair was traditionally intended for stage wear or for film, photo and television art,” says Nance. “These worked well for the latter mediums because the camera only captures 2-D so the lace is not well seen and the eye is essentially tricked. However this doesn’t always translate well in real-life.”

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The Damage

Lace front eyebrows are great for enhancing what you have for big moments (prom, weddings, etc.) or when recovering from chemotherapy, but Nance says wearing them on a regular basis can cause problems. “Daily use could potentially cause a temporary problem to become permanent,” he says. “The continued use of adhesives could cause damage or scarring to hair follicles.”

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Paying the Price

On average, lace front brows can range from $50 to $100 a pair. You’ll also need adhesive remover, which is normally priced at $30.

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Be Safe

“It's always tricky when you put professionally marketed products in the hands of consumers,” says Nance. “Just like with hairlines, women's natural eyebrows are going to pay the heaviest price for this beauty trend.” Improper application and removal will be the biggest culprits. Your best bet is to seek a professional for proper application.