Tips for Applying, Removing & Washing
APPLYING
Make sure you trim excessive lace from unit after assuring proper fit. Be sure to leave enough lace to secure a firm bond.
- Clean area around perimeter of head with soap and water to remove any oily deposits.
- Wipe the visible line all around head with alcohol. This area must be clean in order for adhesives to stick.
- Apply skin shield or skin prep to protect your skin from the adhesives.
- After skin shield dries, apply your adhesive with a brush applicator around front hairline. Let dry for 10-15 minutes. (apply front of unit first, once secure then apply sides and nape)
- Apply a second coat of adhesive, wait another 10 minutes to dry. When the adhesive is dry is should feel tacky. Now you are ready to apply your lace wig.
If you are using a bonding tape with the liquid adhesive place tape directly around edges of unit. - Place unit on head, keep hair pulled back away from glue with hair clips. Position your wig how you want it to fit on your head. When you are sure you have it where you want it, lay the edges of the lace on the glued areas and apply a little pressure on the hairline with the tip of a tail-comb or press with finger tips.
You may have to do some adjusting for the proper fit. After unit is in place around front hairline you can apply more pressure to secure the unit. - Now its time to secure the unit on sides and nape. Repeat steps 5-7.
- After you are have the unit secured all around, clean up extra glue with cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
Tie a scarf around your edges to help secure the fit. Wait 20-30 minutes before removing the scarf and styling.
FYI: After showering or working out, you might feel like your bond has weakened. Its O.K., the unit is still attached securely, but the bond has softened because of heat and moisture. Don’t touch the wig, as your body cools down, the bond will harden again.
At times you might notice dust attaching itself to the adhesive on your hairline. The best time to clean this off is right after showering. Apply isopropyl alcohol on the tip of a clean cloth, clip your hair back and gently wipe the edges of the lace to remove build up.
REMOVING
Start by applying solvent around perimeter, messaging it in with your fingertips.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes and start gently lifting lace away from scalp. Be careful not to pull out your own hair.
- If lace does not lift, apply more solvent to break the bond. Rub tightly bonded areas in circular motion to allow the lace to separate from the skin.
- Gently lift lace while continuing to work solvent in. Remove carefully.
CLEANING HAIRLINE
- Once unit is off, wipe the perimeter of head with isopropyl alcohol to remove excessive adhesive residue and solvent.
- To get adhesive and residue out of hair, apply solvent directly to hairline and allow it to breakdown. With a fine tooth comb you can began lightly combing edges to remove residue.
- Wipe area clean and prepare to shampoo and condition your own hair.
WASHING
First, place unit on waterproof wig stand. Apply pre-shampoo on dry hair, work in gently, rinse with warm water, then apply mild shampoo. When applying shampoo keep wig stand in upright position, while gently working shampoo in. Do not bunch hair up while lathering and avoid circular motions, which can cause tangling of the hair.
Comb hair gently with fingertips. Rinse hair thoroughly and follow with a deep or daily conditioner, applying the same way. Let stand, for 2-3 minutes to moisturize and condition. You can gently comb hair with a wide tooth comb to remove any tangles.Rinse conditioner out completely , pat hair dry and apply maintenance spray for an all day protection.
Once unit it completely dry, turn inside out and place on wig stand, apply 2-3 coats of knot sealer directly on the inside cap of the unit. Letting each coat dry before applying another. Make sure you spray this product outside or in a well ventilated area, the funes are strong.
Knot Sealer is highly recommended to secure the hand tied knots from slipping off the cap. This product should be used after each wash. Wait approximately 30 minutes, then style as desired.
