What is your LF experience?
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Topic: What is your LF experience?
Posted By: NClady
Subject: What is your LF experience?
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 7:47am
Replies: 17
Posted By: NClady
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 7:47am
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Posted By: PrincessLF
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 8:18am
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Name of Adhesives: I have used UH, No tape, Ms. Lola's cream adhesive, ORWG, Secure, Davlyn, extenda bond tape, proflex no shine, and some other tape but I can't remember the name of it.
Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc.) 24 - 48 hours before applying, I rub A & D ointment on my skin. When applying, I wash my face with soap and water, exfoliate with Neutragena exfoliate kit, 99% alcohol, followed by 2 to 3 layers of scalp protector (dry between layers). While I'm waiting for the scalp protector to dry, I apply to the lace proflex no shine around the front perimeter, extendabond tape around the back and nape area. If I know I'm going to sweat, I will apply one layer of a liquid adhesive let it dry then apply my unit with the tape. If I have no plans to sweat, I do a tape only application.
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: From Sunday to Friday (the day I always remove my units)
Nape: I have no idea. I only keep it applied in the nape area for two days max due to my scalp itching.
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry) Dry
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in: Virginia, usually warm from March to December (50 - 80 degrees) December to March (20's - 75 degrees) Very Humid in the Summer months.
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter: Actually, every adhesive I have used as worked in regards to the hold. I use to have a problem with No tape turning white on me but that was because I was using too much.
What adhesives that didn
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Posted By: sexibeach
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 9:56am
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Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc.)
two mity tight, sometimes Mr. C's in the front with ORWG on top of the Mr. C's..
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
5 days
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry)
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in:
cold right now..
Cold now but humid in the summer
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:
only difference in the seaons is summer i use everything including tapes.
What adhesives that didn
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Posted By: Senegalese
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 3:24pm
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Name of Adhesives: Endurabond (once and it ripped my skin and hair off, so i'm staying away from it unless I have to go swimming with my LF), Invisibond (doesn't do it for me if i use it alone, cuz I work out a lot), Proflex (combined with a liquid adhesive gives a good hold), Ultrahold (used it once, hated it it was all goey and didn't hold at all, I still have the whole bottle).
Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc.) I wash my face, exfoliate, I do my hair treatment and cornrow it, clean hairline with alcohol swabs, let dry, apply 2 layers of scalp protector. I put proflex on the lace 1 layer of a liquid glue bought at missmymy.com, but I'm thinking of stopping it because I have pimples and lumps all around my hairline (here are the ingredients that the seller sent me after I requested them Acrylic adhesives, isopropanyl, ethyl acetate, heptane, tuluence some of them may be toxic )
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: 6 days
Nape: 3 to 4days
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry) oily
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in: half the time in Canada cold now humid in summer, and half in TX hot
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:
Summer: don't know purchased my first lf in december 07
Fall: don't know purchased my first lf in december 07
Winter: Proflex+invisibond
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Posted By: Crimsonsugar
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2008 at 10:22pm
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Hi I have one straight 22 in Indian Remy stock lf 2 mos. now. Bought it on Ebay Afrotreasures. My first, looked lovely when I got it and has had 2 bleach baths 2-3 trims to control tangles. Still looks pretty when washed
My specs
21.5
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I tried Dove poo & conditioner to start (not impressed)
Now I use Sally's Ion products - shampoo, conditioner & heat protectant. (love them) I wash 1x a week or every 2 weeks
Adhesives I tried
Spirit gum (1 day hold alone/2 days with Hollister's)
Hollisters spray adhesive (holds 1 day alone 2 w/sp. gum)
Mighty tight (too messy & only held a 1/2 day or less)
Coolpiece cream adhesive (will try Friday)
TGI know sealer (?) Shedding is minimal 2 strands a day
Nexus liquid bandaid for skin protectant. No coloring, and no bleaching.
I clean my skin (t zone) & my wig lace (mirror or acetone) pin back baby hairs
I prep my skin with liquid bandaid, then adhesive 5min. between each layer. Not more than 3 layers.
No wig cap 2 hot, I just put it over braids. I am in the South.
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Posted By: NClady
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2008 at 6:39am
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Posted By: phillycutee
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2008 at 10:37am
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Measurements
Circumference of Head: 22.0
Forehead to Nape of Neck: 14.5
Ear to Ear Across Front Hairline: 11.5
Ear to Ear Over Top of Head: 11.5
From Temple to Temple: 14.5
Nape of Neck: 5.0
Name of Adhesives:
currenlty in love with ORWG, but i also like invisibond
Favorite tapes are PROFLEX-NO SHINE & PROFLEX BLUE MINI TABS
Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc.)
1. WASH face and back of neck with Teatree oil foaming face wash(from the Bodyshop).
2.Wipe down perimeter of my head AND the lace with 91% alcohol 2X's
3.apply Top gaurd skin prep 2X's letting dry in between each.
4. apply proflex no-shine in the front, one peice right above each eye (at my forehead) and then a pice that i cut in half right in the center of my forhead.
5.Apply a brown wig capalmost completly covering the tape that was applyed. this keeps my wig cap from sliding back on me.
6.apply a VERY thin layer of ORWG just to the front perimeter, going over the bit of tape that is sticking out from the wig cap. let dry 8 minutes. repeat once more.
7.apply profex mini blue tabs to the perimeter of the lace wig, from ear to ear around the back. No tape on the front of the lace.
8. place wig on head, press front hair line down firmly with back of comb.
9.Put a thin layer of ORWG on my nape, let dry, and apply the rest of the wig taking tape tabs off one by one so that i can get precision palcemnt in the back and on the sides.
10.tie perimeter down overnite.
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front:4-6 days
Nape: 5-7 days, for some reason i find i do not generally have a problem with my nape as many ladies do
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry)
I HAVE COMBO SKIN THAT IS DRY AROUND MY EYBROWS AND NOSE , OILY ON MY FOREHEAD AND CHIN, and BOTH OILY AND DRY ON MY CHEEKS. (apparently i need to do something about my skin lol)
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in:
Philly Pa, We experience ALL 4 seasons, cold in the winter, hot as heck in the summer
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:
Summer: havent yet worn it in the summer yet, this will be intresting
Fall: orwg
Winter: orwg
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Posted By: NClady
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2008 at 11:34am
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Phillycutee---------I use the Bodyshop Tea Tree products also, and not because I'm an Independent Consultant for The Bodyshop at Home (hint..hint..if you need some products let me know) ....But Tea Tree is good for the skin and hair. !,% Aa ``d Rd ,%44br ,"0 "
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Posted By: loveangie
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2008 at 12:26pm
22 1/2 inch head
Name of Adhesives:
Endurabond was first. I should have listened, it is not for newbies. I thought I was special and could do it so I bought a supersized bottle. I wasn't and I couldn't. It's still crusted up in my first LF. I hate it.
Vapon NoTape together with Blue Liner Tape Good Hold but I hate when the tape gets gummy. Makes me feel dirty. Vapon gave me a small but painful irritated area at the nape so that was the end of that.
Proflex Tape Sticks good for 2 days.
CoolPiece Cream Adhesive I Ilke it with no skin barrier in the front only.
CoolPiece ORWG Same as above
Supertape With skin barrier in the along the nape, I can finally do a high ponytail. It actually sticks and does not get gummy at all.
Mastix P Spirit Gum meh
Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc.)
I wash my hair and wrap it under a wig cap. I use two layers of skin barrier on my nape area on up to right in front of my ears. I place the Supertape on the inner edge of the LF nape around to the tabs. I use no skin barrier on my front hairline. I use the Coolpiece cream adhesive and spread it really thinly with my finger and let it dry clear. I don't know if it helps, but I do this step twice. 
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: 1-2 days. I'm strict with my skin regimen and I like to be able to lift up the lace and clean under it which is why I don't like the strongest hold here.
Nape: 7 days (only because I remove it)
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry) Normal
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in:
Northeastern climate changes
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:
Winter: The White adhesive or glue and Supertape combo as above. Only started LF this winter so we'll see!
What adhesives that didn’t work for you and why:
See Above^^^
What adhesive release do you use and why:
For the most part, I use http://www.alconeco.com/products/tools/brush_cleaner/cinema_secret_s_brush_cleaner - Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner . I've been using it for years to clean my makeup brushes but just discovered that it is also used by makeup artists on sets to clean adhesive out of ventilated lace goods.
I have found that it cleans the lace really well. Contains no alcohol, and is not oily. Smells like Vanilla. Drys immediately. Won't clean spirit gum, but it cleans all that gummy crap out. I put it in a spray bottle and I use a http://www.alconeco.com/products/tools/brushes/hair_coloring/rcma_hair_coloring_brush - natural bristle brush .
I spray it on my hairline and nape and it releases the lace. Whatever's left, I gently brush out with the spray and the brush. Works for me.
What adhesive release didn’t work for you and why:
Endurabond high priced acetone and didn't even work that well.
C-22 High priced Goo Gone. Greasy and a lot of work to get out of the lace.
If you bleached your knots what product did you used that worked: My bleached knots look a mess. No comment.
What did you use to seal you knots that worked:
TDI Fast Trak Hair Knot & Tape tab Sealer
If you have dyed your lace wig, what kind of dye did you used that worked, and how many containers:
I lightened up a 1b using 1 container Feria Color #5.54 Rich Mahogany Copper Brown then I added highlights using Excellence Cremelights. It's beautiful and my husband loves it. Then I had to go and mess up the knots/roots. 
What Vendors do you like and why:
I like Jiery because he was my first CV and the experience was great. The price was RIGHT, I got my wig in 2 days and it was just what I wanted. It's a few months old and I've given it the BB treatment and it's still very curly and pretty. In fact, I'm wearing it right now. I forgot I dyed this one lighter too.
I like Rex because the hair was just mwah!! Perfect! Soft, not too shiny, the density was just right. Hairline was on point. It was so perfect, I had to sell it. The color just wasn't right for me and I refused to mess it up by coloring it. I sold it to a neighbor.
What Vendors you will never use again and why: The 2 AV from EBAY who got my first LF dollars. Frankly, I just didn't know any better. Now I do. That's money I could have spent on 4 wigs instead of 2.
How many lace wigs do you own: Sold one, so now I have 3 and my first custom is due to arrive any day now...
What is your price limit you would spend on a full lace wig: $400 and at that price it better make me quiver and shake.
If you ever had a wig to shed what did you use to stop it/slow it down that worked?
N/A
How often do you wash your full lace wig?
WEEKLY
Also add any additional information:
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Posted By: ~~MrsJones~~
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2008 at 2:10pm
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Measurements I don't remember but I know I wear a small in stock units.
Name of Adhesives: Mr. C's, Kryolan Extra Strength Medical Adhesive, ORWG, SafeGrip, Hair Direct's HD White Glue, Supertape thin strips, Extend-a-bond and blueliner
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add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do
you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a
combination and etc.)
I usually exfoliate and clean hairline with 91% alcohol then apply scalp protector or liquid bandage from nexcare.
As that dries I apply tape to the unit and peel back the edges. After the scalp protection dries, I apply a layer of ORWG to my scalp. Sometimes I also take the backing from the tape(or use none at all in the front) and apply the ORWG directly to the tape of lace. That method really helps not to have alot of cleanup. I do 2 or three coats letting dry in between.I apply the front first and then use a comb to press it down. I then have my husband apply adhesive to the nape of the unit and let it dry and apply it.
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: around three weeks
Nape: 2 weeks (minor touch ups in between)
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry)
Normal
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in:
Tennessee weather is confusing so I dont know what to call it.
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter: The same all year.
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Posted By: phillycutee
Date Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 1:59pm
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Posted By: lfluver
Date Posted: Apr 20, 2008 at 11:41am
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Name of Adhesives: ORWG, INVISIBOND, ENDURABOND, BLUELINER, PROFLEX
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add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do
you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a
combination and etc.) clean perimeter w/ 91% alcohol, i don't use scalp protectant b/c it shortens the hold time for me. On occasion I may use liquid bandaid by nexus. depending on lace color, i may or may not use a wig cap. I use two layers of orwg and one layer of secure or one layer of orwg and one layer of invisibond then one layer of secure around the entire perimeter. i attach the blue liner to the back of the unit then apply. i will use endurabond only if the occasion calls for it.
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: about 10 days
Nape: depends of what mood that blue liner is in.
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry) oily and heavy perspiration
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in: Middle Georgia, and its always hot, 80 degrees this week.
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:
Summer: endurabond and orwg and blue liner
Fall: blue liner, endurabond and proflex( fall in Georgia is still hot)
Winter: invisibond, orwg and proflex
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Posted By: Curlygirl11
Date Posted: Apr 20, 2008 at 1:16pm
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Name of Adhesives: ProFlex no shine, ST, NT, Davlyn (for short 1-2 day holds I'll use Mastix-P SG or Invisibond without any tape)
Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc.)
Apply 1-2 layers of skin protector around perimeter.
Apply 1 layer of Davlyn or Vapon NT on skin.
Apply ProFlex No-Shine tape around front of lace.
Apply ST around back of lace.
Apply unit and go.
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: 5-14 days depending on weather (5-7 is normal)
Nape: 7-14 days with touch-ups around day 4 or 5
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry)
oily
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in:
California - usually hot, dry and breezy. Winter temps around 60-80 degrees and the rest of the year around 80-112 degrees.
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:
When temps are in the low 70s and below just about anything works and it holds twice as long - tape is optional in these temps. When temps get up into the 90's tape is a must and I double up on the amount of skin protector I use to prevent my oily skin from breaking down the bond faster. NT and ST work best for me in hot weather so far.
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Posted By: docpam69
Date Posted: Apr 20, 2008 at 1:39pm
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Measurements
Circumference of Head: 21.5
Forehead to Nape of Neck: 14
Ear to Ear Across Front Hairline: 12
Ear to Ear Over Top of Head: 12
From Temple to Temple: 15
Nape of Neck: 5.5
Name of Adhesives: I've tried invisibond (too hard to remove), Mastix P spirit gum (good for about 1 day), davlyn (so-so) and my fave Vapon no-tape (1 layer) anlong with supertape
Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc.)
I remove Friday night. I wash may hair and slick back with gel, cover with a queen sized knee- hi and cover with a do rag. I exfoliate my skin, paut a thin layer os a mild steroid overnight. I was my unit and let it dry overnight.
The next morning I wash my face, use scalp protect + hollister skin barrier. I may or maynot use a layer of No-tape and apply my wig with supertape
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: 7+ days
Nape: 7 days with a slight touch up midweek
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry) combination, moer dry in winter, more oily in summer
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in: North. Cold in winter, hot in summer
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:
Summer: N/A haven't been wearing long enough
Fall:
Winter: no tape + supertape
What adhesive release do you use and why: C-22 it's da bomd. Works well and fast. I've tried Alcohol and others but this works the best
If you bleached your knots what product did you used that worked: beyond the zone from Sallys
What did you use to seal you knots that worked: TDI knot sealer plan to try hair spray when it runs out (cheaper)
If you have dyed your lace wig, what kind of dye did you used that worked, and how many containers: I 've used L'oreal Oreor and Loreal Feria Both professional mix. I also added highlights with the left over Beyond the zone Bleach kit
What Vendors do you like and why:
best lace - I've ordered about 6 and I've never had an issue. Great hair, no tangling, great custumer service and good prices. I know others have had problems but my experience (and several friends) is great. I have some customs coming from Yweidu
What Vendors you will never use again and why:
beverly hills boutique on Ebay way too expensive
How many lace wigs do you own: Since January I've bought 5, sold three, I'm waiting for 2 and keep finding myself wanting more.
What is your price limit you would spend on a full lace wig: $300
If you ever had a wig to shed what did you use to stop it/slow it down that worked? NO
How often do you wash your full lace wig? weekly
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Posted By: Chic-Geek
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2008 at 8:58am
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Name of Adhesives: Davlyn, SuperTape, Blue Liner, Mr. C Waterproof, Vapon No Tape (I'm on a quest for a good summer holding adhesive)
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add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do
you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a
combination and etc.) Cleanse area with alcohol pads; Scape protector; wig cap (trying to ditch that for the summer). I apply a layer of adhesive on the perimeter, with tape on top of that at the sides and nape, followed by another layer of adhesive.
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: 2 weeks
Nape: 2 weeks
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry)
Combination
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in: Illinois (Chicago), Seasonal soup (cold as snot, hot as hell, wet as crap, dry as rot)
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:
Summer: Still on my quest to find the best. I'm currently testing: ProFlex No Shine+Vapon No Tape
Fall: Vapon No Tape+SuperTape
Winter: Cream adhesive+Blue liner or SuperTape
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Posted By: kalenjin
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2008 at 10:35am
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Name of Adhesives:
ORWG, Endura Bond, Proflex Tape, Super Tape
Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc
I wash my hair almost every week, Condition it and re-do braids as needed
Clean with 91% alchohol
Apply two layers of liquid band aid
Apply one/two layers of ORWG
Apply tape and ORWG in the nape area
Endura bond is my emergency glue
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: 5 days Plus
Nape: 4 days plus
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry)
Combination
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in:
PA -All seasons
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter:ORWG, Endura Bond, Proflex Tape, Super Tape
Summer:ORWG, Endura Bond, Proflex Tape, Super Tape
Fall:ORWG, Endura Bond, Proflex Tape, Super Tape
Winter:ORWG, Endura Bond, Proflex Tape, Super Tape
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Posted By: Moany
Date Posted: Feb 10, 2009 at 9:31am
You are really the new Bie, your hair looks amazing. Are you wearing skin lace wig? Where did you buy your hair?, it looks amazing. ! ) Big
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Posted By: Lrigyttiw
Date Posted: Mar 22, 2009 at 11:52pm
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Measurements: Stock Medium
Name of Adhesives: Vapon No-Tape, HDWA, Super Tape, ORWG. Endura Bond for emergencies. I will be receiving Davlyn Green and Walker No Shine Tape this week.
Also add a detail description of your application regime (Scalp protect, do you use a wig cap, how you apply or how many layers, do you use a combination and etc.) No wig cap. The day before I put my unit on, I cleanse my scalp really well, wash and condition my hair, and cornrow it. The next day, I wipe my hairline down with 91% alcohol. I put 1 layer of Skin Shield skin protect around my perimeter and let it dry. I put 1 thin layer of Vapon around my perimeter except for the tops of my ears and let that dry to the touch and CLEAR. For a one week hold, I put a layer of Super Tape on top of the Vapon and put a layer of HDWA on the Super Tape and let that dry until clear. Then I put my unit on. For a more than one week hold, I put another layer of Vapon on top of the Super Tape, and follow it with the HDWA. I'm still experimenting with layers.
How long your hold last for Front and Nape:
Front: 1-2 weeks
Nape: 1-2 weeks
What's your skin type is: Oily, Dry, T-Zone Combination (oily&dry)
T-Zone Oily
What State, Climate or type of Weather you live in: New to California, so not familiar with the climate yet.
Which Adhesives you find that work best in which season the Summer, Fall or Winter: I use the same routine for all seasons.
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