Using Acetone To Remove Tape From Lace..

[BaldBearded]

I read the postings on this, and other sites, and decided to give it a try since I am still getting issues when I just use 99% alcohol (isopropyl is crazy expensive here, so I use methanol). I get a hair pulling through the lace, and that is after lots of soaking, etc C-22 works, but the clean up is a real pain.

I did a test with an old system, that will NEVER go back on my head, actually, it accidentally folded on itself, so it was stuck in half for a month. I took a cloth with some acetone and soaked a spot, and the tape came right up. I then used the cloth to basically WIPE the tape off the lace, around the perimeter of the system. I was amazed, it melted the tape, and took all of the glue with it.

This system, like my current one, is about 20/80 human/synthetic. I was on the lookout for color changes, or either the base (polyester) or the hair some polymer. Nothing happened...

I tried it with the system that I am currently wearing, and the results were the same... I was able to get all of the tapes off, in less than a minute, losing only a few hairs, and with no soaking!

I immediately washed the system in some water and fairy liquid, and then shampoo. So far, so good. No damage to the hair or the lace.

I wonder if anyone else has tried this successfully?

 

[TooBad]

Just a heads up for anyone with thin poly. I had gotten some color correcting conditioner on the base. It stained it slightly. Hair direct suggested I use acetone / nail polish remover to clean it. BAD idea the second you touch acetone to .03 poly it melts immediately!

 

[BaldBearded]

Just a heads up for anyone with thin poly. I had gotten some color correcting conditioner on the base. It stained it slightly. Hair direct suggested I use acetone / nail polish remover to clean it. BAD idea the second you touch acetone to .03 poly it melts immediately!

Did you let them know? Did they respond?

 

[TooBad]

Did you let them know? Did they respond?

I didn't say anything to them. I don't purchase the systems from them, only supplies.

 

[BaldBearded]

I didn't say anything to them. I don't purchase the systems from them, only supplies.

They should know that they are giving unsound advice!

 

[AxC123]

I used acetone once, and never again for me .. Posted my experience here ..
https://www.hairlosstalk.com/intera...ce-with-acetone-and-lace.119273/#post-1745413

Posibily that my synthetic hair was made with an incompatible substance. ..or the nail polish, and acetone together making a chemical reaction that synthetic hair can't sustain, but it zapped the knots and hair fell off instantly. Luckily I was dealing a less than a 1/4 inch of the front hair and was able to cut the lace.

But interested in hearing on the subject. Heard other solvents were good for glue removal (aside from isopropyl alcool)

 

[BaldBearded]

I used acetone once, and never again for me .. Posted my experience here ..
https://www.hairlosstalk.com/intera...ce-with-acetone-and-lace.119273/#post-1745413

Posibily that my synthetic hair was made with an incompatible substance. ..or the nail polish, and acetone together making a chemical reaction that synthetic hair can't sustain, but it zapped the knots and hair fell off instantly. Luckily I was dealing a less than a 1/4 inch of the front hair and was able to cut the lace.

But interested in hearing on the subject. Heard other solvents were good for glue removal (aside from isopropyl alcool)

I just tried it a second time, and again, it worked like a charm, this on a 100% synthetic system, on French Lace, a different manufacturer.

Did you use pure acetone, or did you use the Cutex-branded remover? Why I ask... because the Cutex remover has other chemicals in it, and potentially that added to the problem.

 

[AxC123]

i think i used a remover, as opposed pure acetone ( I couldn't find a place that sells pure acetone, possibly a paint or hardware store).
most likely a chemical reaction. As mentioned in my post, i had tested it on a piece of hair system before without issue, but i think with the nail polish & the remover together create a chemical.

so you find acetone easier to remove tape glue than alcool ? ( for LACE)

always on the look out for easier glue removal techniques... reading above you just rub the lace ? do you try spraying base ?
thanks

 

[BaldBearded]

I would have to let the lace sit for hours, and even then, I would get hairs being pulled through the lace. Maybe I should have been MORE liberal with the alcohol, but at almost $7 US a litre, I was going to to use a 1/2 llire a week.

With the acetone, I use just maybe a few tablespoons on a cloth, and I can WIPE the tape off the lace, almost no hair comes out at all.

I am going to use it... and see what happens over the next 2-3 weeks. My new system arrives end of July, was NOT planning on getting it cut in for at least another four months (only 2 months on this one), but it's there, in case of emergency.

 

[AxC123]

Keep us posted

 

[Fanjeera]

I think I did an acetone soak and the acetone turned purple. Probably destroyed the color or the hair.

What about turpentine?

 

[BaldBearded]

I think I did an acetone soak and the acetone turned purple. Probably destroyed the color or the hair.

What about turpentine?

Acetone is water soluble, turpentine (or OIL of turpentine) is NOT, it's oil soluble.

I didn't soak, I used a cloth, and did it sparingly. Acetone leaves no residual odor when it evaporates, and I wash it out, turpentine will leave

 

[rme]

[QUOTE="BaldBearded, post: 1808381[/QUOTE]

how would I know that, when the hair system old and it need replacement? fallen hair or what

 

[BaldBearded]

[QUOTE="BaldBearded, post: 1808381

how would I know that, when the hair system old and it need replacement? fallen hair or what[/QUOTE]

1. When the loss of density (fallen hair) starts to become obvious. But you should not wait until it becomes TOO obvious, you need to have a replacement ready to replace it.

2. When the hair color is starting to fade enough to look obvious.

3. When the hair starts to look dry, and dull.

Any combination of the above is a sign that your system needs to hit the bin.

The average, well made, French lace system should last at least 3-4 months, I get 6-7 with mine. Skin systems last far less, due to the shedding of V-loop injected hairs and the fragility of the base.

A good provider will suggest you order your second unit, as soon as they know that the configuration of the first is correct.

So, if you are happy with what you have on your head now, go and order the next one, now!

 

[BaldBearded]

UPDATE:

I am not sure if the glue was extra sticky, or I was tired, or I accidentally used both alcohol and acetone...

But... after the wash and dry, the unit started to shed. It hadn't up to now, and my other two systems from the same source NEVER shed.

Proceed with caution.

I think I may have used TOO much pressure and rubbed the knots.

I am going to try this, on the retired unit, and see what happens.

 

[BaldBearded]

Acetone + alchol = disaster!

Soak test, sprayed system with alcohol, and then soaked in acetone, sealed for one hour.

A slight tug and the hairs came right out of the system!!!!

Next test, acetone only (I have a couple of old systems to play with)!

 

[BaldBearded]

I have to try it myself to evaluate the result.

I did another test, all acetone, human hair, monofilament base.... less hair came out... but still shed, even with no rubbing.

I was probably lucky the first two times... but won't do this again.