How to choose right adhesive
Posted By Rebecca Wakelin on June 23, 2011
Adhesives can be categorized in two main categories:
1. Tape adhesives are systems that incorporate a double-sided tape that is sticky on both sides. One
sticky side is attached to your skin and the other sticky part is attached on the lace.
2. Glue adhesives work on the same principle, but they are firstly applied then allowed to sit until
they are tacky. The main thing you need to remember is that contact glue is set before connecting
the lace wig to the scalp.
If you are contemplating on what the best choice is, remember that each type has its pros and cons,
as well as its specific uses. Generally, adhesives used for lace wigs are contact style adhesives,
meaning that they are not like regular adhesives. They contain ingredients that need to work
properly in contact with the human skin, in what concerns durability, dermatologic impact on the
skin and ease of application.
1. Soluble types of adhesives can be water- based or solvent-based. The first type is less invasive
to the skin and produces no allergic reaction, while the second contains compounds more
aggressive to the skin but may last longer.
2. In order to prevent any allergic reaction to the lace wig adhesives, especially glue, you can
make a hand test. Apply a small drop of glue on your skin, in any of the sensitive places of your
body (meaning the inner side of the forearm, near the hairline or even on your neck). Leave it to
dry for about half of hour, than remove it. If within 24 hours the place covered by glue becomes
red and itchy, it may be a sign that you are allergic to it. In that case, you can use tape adhesives
instead of glues
Take note: for applying a lace front wig correctly, you will need more than just the glue recipient
or the tape. You can buy a variety of adhesive kits that include the adhesive, scalp protectors, fray
block, conditioners to treat the hair on the lace wig in order to prevent the wear & tear and even
products that will help you to remove effectively the adhesive from the lace front wig and the skin.
more information from Royalmewigs
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