Detty December is in full swing, and the girls are embracing a new wig style to commemorate it. Introducing the Lagos hair line, named after the largest city in Nigeria. You can practice the hairstyle technique on wigs, frontals and closures.
What Is the Lagos Hair Line?
The Lagos hair line is a specific style of applying a wig, frontal, or closure. It involves over plucking the hair line of your extensions to look more natural. More specifically, the Lagos hair line creates an “M” shape along your extensions hair line. This hairstyle is growing in popularity because it best mimics your natural hair line. Most wigs, frontals, and closures plucking style is in a straight line, which doesn’t reflect most people’s natural look. The Lagos hair line appears more realistic.
Where Did the Lagos Hair Line Come From?
There’s no definite origin story for the creation of the Lagos hair line. But, the style, which involves no edges, probably grew popular in Lagos, Nigeria because of the heat. Hot temperatures can easily make your lace lift and your edges curl up. The Lagos hair line is a clean slick back style that will keep your hair line in place.
How to Achieve the Lagos Hair Line
If you’re looking to try the trendy style, the technique lies in how you pluck your extensions. Some people take two whole bunches of hair near the center of their frontal, wig, or closure and pluck it by hand. Others use hair removal products like Nair on the perimeter of the extensions to conveniently and cleanly remove the extra hair. To try the Lagos hair line yourself, you’ll probably need a razor, fine tooth comb, hair removal cream and tweezers.
Comments under @theyoungafricana’s video read appreciation for the Lagos hair line, which caters to Black women with this specific hair line.
“As I grow older I’m starting to realize that most of the things you’re insecure about when you’re younger, ends up becoming a trend somehow later,” one person commented.
The video has over 1 million views.
Who Is the Lagos Hair Line For?
Most people can rock the Lagos hair line. But, the Nigerian inspired hairstyle is best suited for people with a widow’s peak. A widow’s peak describes those with a v-shaped hair line. In addition, the Lagos hair line is a great option for those who have a smaller forehead. Plus, if you don’t like dramatic baby hairs or swooped edges, the Lagos hair line offers a clean elegant style for your wigs, closures and frontals.