uni wigs1.Which is better, tape or glue?
Everyone has their methods of choice. Generally, it is much easier to use tape. Glue is often the best choice for the lace front because you really can’t see it.
2.Which side of the tape is which?
Peel the split side from the center split and apply to base. Then peel the long side and apply to skin. This is the same rule for all of the tapes that we currently sell.
3.Should I leave gaps?
Yes, gaps between the tape strips will enable water and shampoo to drain out if you wash the unit in place.
4.How long can I leave it on?
If you have oily skin or you sweat a lot, one or two days. If you are dry and cool, much longer, but Lyrical Hair Corp. recommends frequent removal for hygiene reasons. Scalp odor is a disgusting thing!
5.How far forward should it be worn?
Often, new wearers of hair place the unit too far forward. They think that looks okay, but people really don’t have hair coming out of their foreheads. The hairline should begin where your natural hairline would have begun. That’s at least three fingers above the furrowed eyebrows. Feel your head. Your fingers should tell you if they’re on your forehead or at the front of your scalp.
6.How can I get the glue in right place?
Try a glue template. Make it in the same way as a fitting template, but make it for the forehead and temples so that just the hairpiece area will receive glue.Here we used an A-curve tape to mark our hairline and then made the template for the area in front of that. When you use the template to apply your
glue, there will be no tape there of course.
7.What is the best way to clean the hair piece?
The best way is to remove it, remove the remaining adhesive residue and then wash it and dry it. Details of each stage will be found beside the questions below.
8.What is "The Mirror Slide"?
It’s one of the easiest ways to safely remove glue residue from those holes on the lace. Just push the bottom of the lace firmly against a mirror and slide it down the glass. The glue gets pulled out of the lace and deposits itself on the glass leaving the lace clean and clear. (This idea came from Robert in Colorado but we named it The Mirror Slide).
Even better than glass is Saran Wrap , also known as cling film. Put this on the mirror or work-surface first for a great mirror-slide clean up, and then throw it away, leaving the mirror clean.
But wait, there’s more. The mirror slide also works on wax-paper and it even works on those clean brown paper bags they give you at the supermarket. (Thanks to Jeff in Michigan). Basically, rubbing the lace firmly down any of these surfaces will pull out all the residue. Who would have imagined that?
9.Now the Adhesive Remover has left an oily film.
The Lace Release or any alcohol will remove the oil, and then you can rinse it out or wash the unit. This is important because the new adhesive won’t stick to adhesive remover.
10.What is the best way to wash the unit.
To prevent "wash-through", where some hairs make their way to the bottom side of the unit, drag or slap your unit through the lather in a sink of shampoo and warm or cool water. Rinse with the water going from bottom to top, and then roll the unit in a towel to absorb most of the water.
11.What about styling aids?
Please avoid gels and mousses containing alcohol. Most do and they will rapidly dry out and age your hairpiece hair. Hair serums are great for hairpiece hair and so are some creams and pomades, but avoid product buildup by using a clarifying shampoo occasionally.
Try one product at a time, but don’t mix, for example, a silicone based substance like a serum with an oil based substance like hair cream. You might end up with strange feeling hair and have to wash it all out and start over.
12.How can I avoid getting the residue in the first place?
Use the thinnest possible coat of liquid glue and let it dry before you push down the lace. If using tape, remove the unit more frequently so the tape doesn’t get time to break down into sticky goo. Are the bonds ineffective in proving long lasting effects? Once the scalp is really clean and properly maintained, the attachments will stick easily and last longer than if the scalp is not prepared properly. An exfoliating scalp scourer should be used to remove the sticky residue. This will remove all of the leftover residues and dead skin cells. These specialized accessories are usually instilled with small mineral beads; this enables a deeper cleansing for the scalp. An exfoliating mitt or glove should be used to prepare the scalp.
This depends on the amount of hair that you have underneath the wig cap. Unless you have severe hair loss it should be reassuring to know that you have your own hair underneath the cap. The bulk underneath is dependent on how you style your own hair i.e. braid, cornrows, slicked back etc. The ’bulk ’ of your hair is inconsequential, visually a lace front wig is undetectable and does not look ‘bulky’ and only you know that you are wearing a wig. If you leave insecurities behind and wear your lace front with confidence it remains your secret.
