Duplication Repair

Following this guide will give you the correct skills to attach your hair replacement system with liquid adhesive. Be aware that the attaching method is a little bit different between acrylic silicon adhesive and water based adhesive.


ITEMS REQUIRED:

  • Scalp Protector

  • Liquid adhesive

  • Application Brush

  • Eye brow pencil

  • Hair clip / Band


PROPER SCALP PREPARATION:

Cleaning and preparing your scalp before you attach your hair system is essential to a secure bond. Follow the step-by-step instructions below carefully to ensure your hair system is properly attached.

STEP 1: Remove adhesive residue traces

Begin by wiping all visible traces of hair system adhesive residue from the perimeter of your hair/head with a wet towel or cloth. Using a paper towel and adhesive remover rub vigorously until the perimeter of your hair/head to clear off any residue.

For best results, spray a liberal amount of Amber Release/Lace Release on your scalp then wipe off completely with a towel. This will help the soap to emulsify the oil-based adhesive remover.

STEP 2: Wash

Next wash your entire perimeter (head) area thoroughly at least two times. Thoroughly scrub your perimeter area with soap (we recommend using an exfoliating glove). Rinse and repeat 4-5 times. This will help ensure any trace of hair system adhesive residue is completely eliminated.

For best results, you can also finish washing your scalp and hair with Deep Cleansing Shampoo . This will help balance the pH in your skin.

STEP 3: Dry

After washing, be sure to fully dry your perimeter area and if applicable your hair and scalp with a towel and/or blow dryer to remove all excess moisture.

We recommend that this would also be a good time to remove or shave any hair or stubble from the bonding area as you will get less wear time if the system is bonded onto natural baby hairs.

STEP 4: Clean

Next thoroughly cleanse the bonding area with alcohol based cleanser and cotton wool. For best results repeat 2-3 times or until area is totally clean.

STEP 5: Locating

Using a light colored eyebrow pencil, trace the contour of the lace system by making a few dots all around the edge of the system.

This is very important. As a rule you should position your hairline 4 fingers above your eyebrows. Hair systems have improved so much over the last few years that natural looking hairlines are easily achieved. You should never place the front of the hair system on your frown line, that is far too low and hair doesn't grow naturally from there. Look in a mirror and feel your head. Visually your fingers should show if they're on your forehead or at the front of your scalp. To summarize, the hairline is 4 fingers from your eyebrow and NOT on your frown lines.

STEP 6: Tips

Last, we highly recommend applying a layer of waterproof sealant, such as our Scalp Protector, to your skin. This will help protect your skin as well as encourage adhesion with the tape or adhesive. (Allow the Scalp Protector to completely dry before moving to the next step).

After you have completed the scalp preparation, and only after, you will then be ready to attach your hair system!


APPLY ADHESIVE AND ATTACH HAIR SYSTEM:

ACRYLIC ADHESIVE ATTACHING GUIDE:

STEP 1:

Next apply two thin coats of adhesive to the hairline area of your scalp allowing 5 minutes between coats. Brush adhesive down to the dots, but do not cover the dots. When applying the liquid adhesive, only use thin, even coats and remember to paint in both directions - horizontal and vertical.

Allow adhesive to dry... tacky (but for acrylic adhesives such as Ultra Hold- normally wait for approximately 10-15mins after you have applied the second coat. For silicone adhesives such as Secure- normally wait for approximately 5-8mins after u have applied the second coat). The solvents must evaporate properly to ensure a secure hold. If more adhesive is desired use thin multiple coats, (we strongly recommend not to apply more than 3 coats, maximum 2 coats is normally sufficient) but make sure the previous coat has dried tacky before applying the next coat.

For best results, when attaching a polyurethane (Thin skin) system, use a corresponding coat or coats on the scalp as well as the system. Again, it is essential that the adhesive is completely dry before applying your hair system.

Never try to apply liquid bond directly to a lace system. Instead, apply it on your scalp and place the unit on your head.

STEP 2:

Carefully wipe the dots off your forehead.

STEP 3:

When adhesive has dried tacky, begin by applying either scalp protector or Adjust-A-Bond directly to the perimeter of the lace (this only applies if you are using an acrylic adhesive. You do not need to do this if you are using a silicone adhesive).

Then progress with this attachment process all around the rest of perimeter area.

Please note it is important to keep your system dry and perspiration free for 24 hours after attachment.

WATER BASED ADHESIVE ATTACHING GUIDE:

STEP 1:

Apply two thin coats of adhesive to scalp allowing 3 to 5 minutes between coats or until it dry's clear. Brush adhesive down to the dots, but do not cover the dots. When applying the water based adhesive, only use thin, even coats and remember to paint in both directions - horizontal and vertical.

Allow adhesive to dry ....clear. The solvents must evaporate properly to ensure a secure hold. If more adhesive is desired it is important to apply the adhesive using thin multiple coats (we strongly recommend not to apply more than three coats. Two coats are normally sufficient). Make sure the previous coat has dried clear before applying the next coat.

Never try to apply water based adhesive directly to a lace system. Instead, apply it on your scalp and place the unit on your head.

STEP 2:

Carefully wipe the dots off your forehead.

STEP 3:

Gently position the system on your head over the adhesive. Place the system in the correct position and once you are satisfied with this position, use the flat edge of a comb to firmly press the unit on the scalp for 1 minute. Use a flat comb as this will give a better finish than using your fingers. Plus your fingers will carry a natural residue that will affect the bond.

Then progress to this attachment process all around the rest of perimeter area. PLEASE NOTE IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR SYSTEM DRY AND PERSPIRATION FREE FOR 24 HOURS AFTER ATTACHMENT.

NOTE: Water based adhesives typically provide up 2 week wear time, for extended wear of up to three months please refer to ULTRA HOLD.


DRYING GUIDE FOR USING LIQUID BONDING ADHESIVES:

When using liquid adhesives, there are two very important things you must know. First, proper scalp preparation is the key to getting the most out of your bond. Failing to properly clean and prep your scalp before attaching your hair system will significantly decrease the length of time your system will stay secure.

The second thing to learn about is appropriate drying times so that you can fully understand when and how to attach your hair system for optimal performance.

Drying time for liquid adhesives is mostly dependent on 3 factors:

  1. Air Temperature
  2. Humidity Levels
  3. Thickness of adhesive application
  4. Individual Body Chemistry (do you have oily skin or sweat heavily?)

These factors must all be considered when you're trying to determine how long before the liquid has dried. Of course, water-based hairpiece adhesives are white when you put them on, but turn clear when dry so it's much easier to tell than if you are using solvent-based.

When using any type of liquid bonding (but especially solvent-based) we recommend using a hair dryer to expedite the drying time of each coat. However, because extremely hot temperatures can damage the hair in hair replacement systems, remember to use a lower heat setting.