How to Remove the Glue and Wash a Skin Hair System
1. The residue remover has left an oily film on the base. How do I remove it?
For all lace materials use a Lace Release or any alcohol (sparingly) this will remove the oil, and then you can rinse and wash the hair system. THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE WHEN THE NEW ADHESIVE IS APPLIED IT WILL NOT STICK TO ‘ANY’ ADHESIVE REMOVER.
2. How about full head bond adhesive ‘Cream Adhesive’ on lace fronts?
After you have released the hair system from your scalp with Adhesive Remover, Lace Release or Amber, the residue from the Cream Adhesive can be quickly and safely wiped off the lace using a lint-free cloth. Microfiber towels work the best, as the thousands of little hooks in the cloth take 100% of the glue out of the lace immediately.
3. What is the best way to wash the hair system?
TIP: Detergents such as shampoo don’t clean, only the lather from the detergents can clean. So, work up a lather!
We feel that if you have time, you should put your hair system in a bowl of warm water with shampoo, leave for 10-15 minutes and then rinse.
It is best to rinse under a running tap or shower head of warm water. ALWAYS go from the back of the hair system and go forward whilst holding the base. This will ‘help’ prevent ‘wash-through’, where some hairs make their way to the bottom side of the unit. You can also use a light combed brush while rinsing, brushing the water through GENTLY in one direction, back to front.
Then roll the hair system in a towel to absorb most of the water. This will help the hair system’s durability.
4. How about conditioning the hair system?
Exactly the same as shampooing the hair system, except using a conditioner of your choice.
5. How about showering if I am wearing the hair system?
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT WHEN USING THE METHOD DESCRIBED BELOW THAT YOU DO NOT BRUSH HARD AGAINST THE BASE. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS YOU WILL GET THE EXPERIENCE OF DOING THIS BY BARELY TOUCHING THE BASE.
When showering before you wet the hair put conditioning spray onto the hair and brush all the hair forward from the back towards the forehead.
Put your head forward and with one finger hold the back of the hair system and with the other hand comb (with a brush) the hair forward in the direction of the running water.
Apply the shampoo with the palm of your hand from the back forward and gently brush the shampoo through.
Rinse the shampoo away with the running water and brush all in one direction.
6. Do exactly the same when conditioning.
This intensive way of washing your hair helps clean your scalp underneath the base which eliminates any shampoo build up, which can cause irritation.
Obviously, you do this form of shampoo and condition in the privacy of your own home… it won’t look ‘TOO GOOD’ washing your hair this way at your local gym! Wash your hair normally when in a public place.
This way of washing your hair system at home will help your hair system’s durability and help your wallet too!
7. I have adhesive in my hair after removal?
Spray on a little All Purpose Remover or Amber and use a fine toothed comb or a Microfiber towel to gently comb away the adhesive residue. Most importantly if this is a regular occurrence then you are putting too much adhesive on the hair system’s perimeter when applying. Use the thinnest possible coat of liquid glue and let it dry before you push down the lace. If using tape, remove the hair system more frequently so the tape doesn’t get time to break down into a tacky residue.
8. How often should I remove my hair system to clean it?
Daily wearers should remove the tapes and replace with new ones every day and shampoo once a week.
Semi-permanent wearers wearing 1-2 weeks should do a ‘full clean up’ after the removal.
Permanent wearers should go NO longer than 4 weeks.
Again, everyone is different, every scalp is different, so individuals should take note of their scalp oils and also how tight the bond feels over a period of weeks. It’s great if your hair looks fantastic BUT scalp odor is completely unacceptable and is not healthy.
So our advice would be NO longer than 4 weeks with you taking note of your own scalp response to your particular adhesive method.
9. Is there any other way to remove adhesive residue from a lace hair system?
Yes, once you have removed the hair system, use a hairdryer set on cool and dry the base and residue for a few minutes.
Then apply fresh, strong tape directly over the residue and press it on firmly using a blunt object such as an old credit card (coming handy again) or even your thumb nail (clear of adhesive).
Release this new tape from the hair side of the lace and it should come off with most of the residue attached.
Then use your Lace Release or Amber to clean up the remaining residue.
Here’s a video tutorial about removing the glue residue and washing the lace hair system.
10. What is the ‘mirror slide’?
It’s one of the easiest ways to safely remove glue residue from those holes on the lace.
From the front, press onto the glass and make sure the lace is firmly against the glass.
Then ‘carefully’ but firmly slide the hair system down the glass.
The adhesive/residue gets pulled out of the lace and deposits itself on the glass leaving the lace clean and clear.
With most adhesives the Microfiber cloth is a slightly better method, try both and see which is best for your attachment and adhesive during clean-up.
11. Is it safe to use a hair dryer to style my hair system?
HEAT IS DEATH TO SYNTHETIC HAIR…UNLESS FROM A STEAMER.
For human hair, yes, it is safe to use a dryer, please use it on a cool setting.
When we say safe you might think that it must be because it’s a hair dryer, but there are a few other things you should think about.
People with their own natural hair that overuse a hairdryer end up with split ends and dry looking hair, and their hair is dormant from the follicle. Hair in your hair systems is dead and the more heat or brushing that is exerted on the hair system, the less longevity it will have. So, by all means use a hairdryer, but use it sensibly. Try and get used to air drying your hair, pat the hair dry with a towel and get used to styling the hair into place while damp.
12. What kind of shampoos and conditioners should I use?
Some shampoos may work a treat for two washes and on the third you will find out the detergent has been completely stripping your hair!! The same with conditioners. Some could give you a look of gloss for a few conditions, then you notice your hair system is going bald, and this will be due to the conditioner affecting the ventilation or knotting. Hence, it is correct the best choice should be to purchase HAIR REPLACEMENT SYSTEM purpose only shampoo and conditioner.