Application Process

How To Apply Your Unit First note that there is no right or wrong liquid adhesive.   Regarding the adhesives, it depends on one's preference.  It just takes practice to use it.  This is how I recommend applying adhesive, as this is how I apply mine and my clients when I apply theirs.   Liquid adhesive is applied just below your natural hairline.  Don't put the liquid adhesive on the lace.  On the lace, apply the transparent tape strips.  You want to use the extended use tape strips as they have a longer hold.    Apply the tape strips to the unit after you have applied the 1st coat of the  liquid adhesive to your hairline perimeter, by peeling on one side of the backing.  This way the liquid adhesive is drying and curing as you are applying the tape strips to the unit.  After that apply a second then coat of liquid adhesive to hairline.  Wait for that to dry.    Now you place hair unit on your head being careful not to get it on the area where you applied the adhesive to your skin.  (pin the hair up to have it out of the way.  Center the unit to the center of your head in front.  Role the front of unit back and start peeling off the outer tape paper starting at the center.  Apply that to where you want it on the adhesive on your hairline.  Then working your way around once side at a time, continue to do that to your ear.  Then proceed on the other side.  Do not do behind ears yet.  Proceed to the nape area.  With your head tilted down, apply the tape to the adhesive on your nape area.

Finally, adhere the areas behind the ears.Be sure you are pressing the areas when you are applying them. Finally let your hair loose and what I do is bring hair toward your face and with your hands or comb and press down where adhesive was applied together and do that all the way around your head. Finally GENTLY bring your hair back off your face. Now you can adjust as you need to be sure the hairline is secure and look to make sure you have the baby hairs over the lace as well and everything looks natural. It takes practice but you will get better with it. This is the best way to make sure you do not make a mess with the glue. The glue has to cure before attaching so you get a much better hold.

The type of adhesives is personal preference. I use Liquid tape adhesive and super tape strips. One final thing. Make sure you clean the area very well first and then use the skin protector. I use medical grade alcohol or astringent to clean area well after washing it and then I apply the skin protector. Let it dry then start applying the adhesives. This way, you get a better hold.

Do not begin combing and brushing the unit for at least a couple of hours after application. You want the adhesives to set properly. Only use vented brush and wide tooth combs. If you have curly units, be gentle when combing. I recommend a very wide tooth comb. Most of the time, you should only finger comb the hair.

PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended to get some knot sealer and use it on the cap of your unit to seal the knots and prevent them from possibly becoming loose. This could happen when using conditioners on the hair, by it making the hair soft. When washing, only use mild shampoo and let soak. You can also get the wig soak and use in place of shampoo. Squeeze out excess water and rinse. Rinse with a conditioner in water. Let set for a couple of minutes and rinse. Always use a leave in spray conditioner on hair after wringing out in a towel. DO NOT comb or brush hair while wet vigerously. You can use a very wide tooth comb and GENTLY distribute the conditioner through the hair. Use your hands to smooth out. Once dry you can brush through if needed. A wide tooth comb is sufficient in most every case; either way, the magic work is GENTLE. I wear my hair straight, so then I flat iron. I like to do that because it stays silky and does not tangle. I wear mine long and I have found that CHI Silk Infusium is a super product. Particularly if you flat iron. A non-greasy hair shine can also be used.

I cannot stress enough that you do not want to pull and tug on the hair. also, at bedtime, wear a silk sleep cap or braid the hair in a ponytail or pin up. This prevents the unnecessary tangling while you sleep. Keep in mind that if you did not do it to your own natural hair, you do not want to do it to this hair. Also, your normal hair sheds lightly over time, and the same will be with these units. Please do not panic over 5-10 strands that may shed. When you have excessive shedding, you will know, and if you purchased on of my hair units and that ever happened, you should contact me. When you purchase a quality hair unit, is should not: shed excessively have excessive matting (unless you are using a strong shampoo and/or not taking care to keep hair in same direction while washing) I hope this information is helpful to you. Feel free to email me with any questions that may not be covered on my website.