Adhesive Attaching Guide
Following this guide will give you the correct skills to attach your hair replacement system with liquid adhesive. Be aware that the attaching method is a little bit different between acrylic silicon adhesive and water based adhesive.
ITEMS REQUIRED:
- *Scalp Protector
- *Liquid adhesive
- *Application Brush
- *Eyebrow pencil
- *Hair clip / Band
PROPER SCALP PREPARATION:
Cleaning and preparing your scalp before you attach your hair system is essential to a secure bond. Follow the step-by-step instructions below carefully to ensure your hair system is properly attached.
STEP 1: Remove adhesive residue traces
Begin by wiping all visible traces of hair system adhesive residue from the perimeter of your hair/head with a wet towel or cloth. Using a paper towel and adhesive remover rub vigorously until the perimeter of your hair/head to clear off any residue.
For best results, spray a liberal amount of Amber Release/Lace Release on your scalp then wipe off completely with a towel. This will help the soap to emulsify the oil-based adhesive remover.
STEP 2: Wash
Next wash your entire perimeter (head) area thoroughly at least two times. Thoroughly scrub your perimeter area with soap (we recommend using an exfoliating glove). Rinse and repeat 4-5 times. This will help ensure any trace of hair system adhesive residue is completely eliminated.
Quick Fact: 1 part per million (1/1000000) of remaining adhesive remover can break down and shorten the duration of your bond by as much as 10%
For best results, you can also finish washing your scalp and hair with Deep Cleansing Shampoo. This will help balance the pH in your skin.
STEP 3: Dry
After washing, be sure to fully dry your perimeter area and if applicable your hair and scalp with a towel and/or blow dryer to remove all excess moisture.
We recommend that this would also be a good time to remove or shave any hair or stubble from the bonding area as you will get less wear time if the system is bonded onto natural baby hairs.
STEP 4: Clean
Next thoroughly cleanse the bonding area with alcohol based cleanser and cotton wool. For best results repeat 2-3 times or until area is totally clean.
STEP 5: Locating
Using a light colored eyebrow pencil, trace the contour of the lace system by making a few dots all around the edge of the system.
This is very important. As a rule, you should position your hairline 4 fingers above your eyebrows. Hair systems have improved so much over the last few years that natural looking hairlines are easily achieved. You should never place the front of the hair system on your frown line, that is far too low, and hair doesn’t grow naturally from there. Look in a mirror and feel your head. Visually your fingers should show if they’re on your forehead or at the front of your scalp. To summarize, the hairline is 4 fingers from your eyebrow and NOT on your frown lines.
STEP 6: Tips
Last, we highly recommend applying a layer of waterproof sealant, such as our Scalp Protector, to your skin. This will help protect your skin as well as encourage adhesion with the tape or adhesive. (Allow the Scalp Protector to completely dry before moving to the next step).
After you have completed the scalp preparation, and only after, you will then be ready to attach your hair system!