Does anyone use just glue for a lace base?
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Yes. And I love it. I shave my head to the size of my toupee - I wear 7x9, which is bigger than my thinning area, but I like the size.
I paint Ghostbond XL directly onto my scalp & it holds extremely, extremely well.
I was highly disappointed I couldn't use tape for a long time, but now I prefer White Glue to Tape, as a full head bond just feels better than alternatives (tape along the perimeter, etc).
If you don't keep the piece on for too long - I de/re every 7 days - the glue stays on the scalp, and doesn't seem to transfer onto the lace in a way that'd lend itself to annoying cleanup.
I paint Ghostbond XL directly onto my scalp & it holds extremely, extremely well.
I was highly disappointed I couldn't use tape for a long time, but now I prefer White Glue to Tape, as a full head bond just feels better than alternatives (tape along the perimeter, etc).
If you don't keep the piece on for too long - I de/re every 7 days - the glue stays on the scalp, and doesn't seem to transfer onto the lace in a way that'd lend itself to annoying cleanup.
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Use a thinner tape...
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Use thinner tape.
Do a tape/glue hybrid.
But many folks DO do a full head bond (all glue).
Do a tape/glue hybrid.
But many folks DO do a full head bond (all glue).
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Walker Taper, Lace Front Support (NOT the "thin", which is impossible to handle).
Lace Front - 5" Superwide CC Contour, 1000pc/Bag
Walker Tape®’s Lace Front Tape provides a secure, invisible hold for lace wigs and hair systems. Professional-grade, waterproof, and easy to remove without residue.
Thanks!Walker Taper, Lace Front Support (NOT the "thin", which is impossible to handle).
Lace Front - 5" Superwide CC Contour, 1000pc/Bag
Walker Tape®’s Lace Front Tape provides a secure, invisible hold for lace wigs and hair systems. Professional-grade, waterproof, and easy to remove without residue.walkertapeco.com
Do you do a full head bond or just perimeter?
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Full - but the product is so insanely sticky I'm sure you could get away w/ other methods.
curious on this also
I have lace with poly perimeter, wondering if I could just put glue on the poly section so as to avoid having to cut tape etc. I find it super hard to get right and it takes me absolutely ages!
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Berdon, I always found it a nuissance too - although it's ultimately much less hassle than using tape.
Jimlad - I don't know; I switched to UTS pretty recently & attributed the lack of ventilation to the full poly. You bring up a really good pt I didn't consider. I'm not sure how much the glue is contributing to the discomfort of using UTS
Jimlad - I don't know; I switched to UTS pretty recently & attributed the lack of ventilation to the full poly. You bring up a really good pt I didn't consider. I'm not sure how much the glue is contributing to the discomfort of using UTS
I've switched from tape to glue perimeter, but I paint a 'cross' across my scalp so that there isn't this billowing bit of unattached wig in the middle of my head.
I must admit, I'm finding full lace to be a MASSIVE learning curve. I had UTS down to the ground, and its ease of use was an enormous plus for me, but yeah, I've basically destroyed my lace piece in 11 days!!! Booked in for a new system in a month's time and will go again!
I must admit, I'm finding full lace to be a MASSIVE learning curve. I had UTS down to the ground, and its ease of use was an enormous plus for me, but yeah, I've basically destroyed my lace piece in 11 days!!! Booked in for a new system in a month's time and will go again!