Hairs stuck in hairline - can anyone help? Losing hope!

[lapsedpacifist]

Hi all. New wearer here. Having problems with the hairs in my lace system getting stuck to my hairline. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Is there s way to fix it or avoid it happening again? I'm experiencing hairs stuck long-ways (see pic, poor quality picture makes it look like dirt build up but is actually hairs) and hairs stuck downward. Can anyone help? All those videos ive watched of guys doing their system make it look so easy.... I understand why people go to salons for this stuff now!

 

[TooBad]

Hi all. New wearer here. Having problems with the hairs in my lace system getting stuck to my hairline. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Is there s way to fix it or avoid it happening again? I'm experiencing hairs stuck long-ways (see pic, poor quality picture makes it look like dirt build up but is actually hairs) and hairs stuck downward. Can anyone help? All those videos ive watched of guys doing their system make it look so easy.... I understand why people go to salons for this stuff now!

Blot and gently wipe with isopropyl alcohol. After freeing the hair, and brushing back....scrub the glue from your forehead.

I'd also suggest trimming the lace back, as that's alot of material, foward of the hairline. The adhesive is coming through the lace.

 

[cottonReville]

Honestly, I don't know why this issue isn't brought up more. I just don't glue the hairline anymore - it's a mess.

 

[Fanjeera]

Honestly, I don't know why this issue isn't brought up more. I just don't glue the hairline anymore - it's a mess.

Do you tape it?

 

[TooBad]

Honestly, I don't know why this issue isn't brought up more. I just don't glue the hairline anymore - it's a mess.

I can see how it can be a problem, with lace....But with poly, properly applied adhesive...this won't happen.

 

[AxC123]

Hi all. New wearer here. Having problems with the hairs in my lace system getting stuck to my hairline. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Is there s way to fix it or avoid it happening again? I'm experiencing hairs stuck long-ways (see pic, poor quality picture makes it look like dirt build up but is actually hairs) and hairs stuck downward. Can anyone help? All those videos ive watched of guys doing their system make it look so easy.... I understand why people go to salons for this stuff now!

Not sure if your hair is getting there when you attach or afterwards.
If it is during attachment, try clips or bobbypins to keep hair tight and off your perimeter or forehead.... If it gets stuck after attachment, it could be due to excess glue on the edge ....it is important to apply the glue exactly where the edge of the lace lies on your forehead...a way around this would be to do it in 2 steps. 1 - apply glue on your scalp, leaving about 1/2 inch unglued. 2- After you have attached the piece, finish off by applying glue to the hairline only, using more precision

 

[lapsedpacifist]

Thanks guys, all these suggestions are really helpful. I thought about trying some alcohol but am still slightly afraid of doing something that wrecks it, and it took me several attempts and hours to get it on so couldn't face lossening the bond and having to start again. I'll try trimming and yep I think the hairs get stuck during install as well as after. If I can't make it work with glue then tape it is!

 

[mambovipi]

Thanks guys, all these suggestions are really helpful. I thought about trying some alcohol but am still slightly afraid of doing something that wrecks it, and it took me several attempts and hours to get it on so couldn't face lossening the bond and having to start again. I'll try trimming and yep I think the hairs get stuck during install as well as after. If I can't make it work with glue then tape it is!

I had this same issue and still do but here's what I do to resolve it.

Here is how I do it during regroom:

1) When installing, tape the front leaving around 1cm or as the other guy said glue leaving around 1cm.
2) Once you've marked out the limits of the lace with a comb (crucial this is done accurately), wet the hair, comb it back, and use three bulldog hair clips to clip it back. Centre, left and right. Apply the glue.
3) To place the front down make release the front clip only and keep tension on the front part by pulling what I have marked 1 and 2 down and out. Points one and two should be stuck down and then with one hand hold all the hair back and with the other hand gently press down the points in between with a comb. Just focus on the VERY front of the lace with the comb. Done correctly, should be no creases and no hairs stuck. The glue normally seeps when you press too hard or use too much or use too much poisoning spray on glue.
4) Now release one of the other clips and pull either point 3 or 4 outwards to keep tension and get that down and repeat the same, hold all the hair back with one hand and use a comb to press down the front edge of the lace to the glue.
5) Do it for the last part.
6) Lastly I use a paddle bush to pat down the area just behind the hairline to the glue.


Hairs sticking the following day:
So this is a tricky one and I haven't found a proper solution to it as there will always be a little overlap between the glue and lace. But what I do is take a cotton bud and dip it in alcohol and rub it on the hairs that are stuck and pull them free every morning. It only takes a few mins as they only really get stuck overnight. If you are finding this happens during the day then you are prob using too much glue that is seeping through the lace or the glue is too far down. If too far down then just wipe with a wet wipe dipped in some alcohol and if too much glue then can fix that next time but can try styling your hair in a way to minimise contact with this portion of the hairline if possible. Or on the other hand style it to cover up problem areas so it's not noticeable. If the lace is flush to your skin then the hair can't get under it which I found was an issue initially.

Hope some of that helps and it only gets easier with time!

 

[lapsedpacifist]

Thanks so much for sharing this, sounds like you have it got it down to an art! I'll give it a shot

I had this same issue and still do but here's what I do to resolve it.

Here is how I do it during regroom:
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1) When installing, tape the front leaving around 1cm or as the other guy said glue leaving around 1cm.
2) Once you've marked out the limits of the lace with a comb (crucial this is done accurately), wet the hair, comb it back, and use three bulldog hair clips to clip it back. Centre, left and right. Apply the glue.
3) To place the front down make release the front clip only and keep tension on the front part by pulling what I have marked 1 and 2 down and out. Points one and two should be stuck down and then with one hand hold all the hair back and with the other hand gently press down the points in between with a comb. Just focus on the VERY front of the lace with the comb. Done correctly, should be no creases and no hairs stuck. The glue normally seeps when you press too hard or use too much or use too much poisoning spray on glue.
4) Now release one of the other clips and pull either point 3 or 4 outwards to keep tension and get that down and repeat the same, hold all the hair back with one hand and use a comb to press down the front edge of the lace to the glue.
5) Do it for the last part.
6) Lastly I use a paddle bush to pat down the area just behind the hairline to the glue.


Hairs sticking the following day:
So this is a tricky one and I haven't found a proper solution to it as there will always be a little overlap between the glue and lace. But what I do is take a cotton bud and dip it in alcohol and rub it on the hairs that are stuck and pull them free every morning. It only takes a few mins as they only really get stuck overnight. If you are finding this happens during the day then you are prob using too much glue that is seeping through the lace or the glue is too far down. If too far down then just wipe with a wet wipe dipped in some alcohol and if too much glue then can fix that next time but can try styling your hair in a way to minimise contact with this portion of the hairline if possible. Or on the other hand style it to cover up problem areas so it's not noticeable. If the lace is flush to your skin then the hair can't get under it which I found was an issue initially.

Hope some of that helps and it only gets easier with time!

 

[mambovipi]

Thanks so much for sharing this, sounds like you have it got it down to an art! I'll give it a shot

No worries mate, I really struggled the first month so if that learning curve can help others then am glad! It really does get a lot easier with time and just have to experiment with different things until you find the perfect solution for you. Saying that putting it back on is still something I'm working on perfecting. For cleaning glue when you take it off, I can't recommend a water flosser highly enough.

One last thing I forgot to mention is a common mistake is not letting the glue dry sufficiently before putting it down, which causes it to seap. Just be mindful of that.

All the best!

 

[Fanjeera]

No worries mate, I really struggled the first month so if that learning curve can help others then am glad! It really does get a lot easier with time and just have to experiment with different things until you find the perfect solution for you. Saying that putting it back on is still something I'm working on perfecting. For cleaning glue when you take it off, I can't recommend a water flosser highly enough.

One last thing I forgot to mention is a common mistake is not letting the glue dry sufficiently before putting it down, which causes it to seap. Just be mindful of that.

All the best!

How do you use the water flosser? How does it help? I am buying one as well with the next salary.

Thank you!

 

[mambovipi]

How do you use the water flosser? How does it help? I am buying one as well with the next salary.

Thank you!

So I only use glue right on the very front. By the time I take it off it's a little messy. I spray the system with C-22 on both sides where there is a build-up of glue and then gently pinch the lace side to get it into the knots. I do this for a few mins. Working on one small area at a time I hold the area I am working on against my hand and have the water flosser pointed almost parallel to the lace (spray the lace side not the hair side) such that it forces the glue onto the edges and out. Sometimes it sticks to the hair and you just need to add a little more C-22 and use a fine tooth comb and get it out. But the previously painful part of getting it out of the lace and knots is not an issue. I haven't noticed any excessive shedding or any damage to the lace. Last time I did it I saw one hair in the sink.

You don't need a particularly expensive one, there are plenty of cheap ones on eBay that will do the trick. Waterpik is the branded one but plenty of knock offs. I've often thought the best would be to get a real cheap one and fill it with alcohol. That should clear the lace REAL quick. I haven't done it because I use my flosser as it's amazing for your dental hygiene.

 

[Fanjeera]

So I only use glue right on the very front. By the time I take it off it's a little messy. I spray the system with C-22 on both sides where there is a build-up of glue and then gently pinch the lace side to get it into the knots. I do this for a few mins. Working on one small area at a time I hold the area I am working on against my hand and have the water flosser pointed almost parallel to the lace (spray the lace side not the hair side) such that it forces the glue onto the edges and out. Sometimes it sticks to the hair and you just need to add a little more C-22 and use a fine tooth comb and get it out. But the previously painful part of getting it out of the lace and knots is not an issue. I haven't noticed any excessive shedding or any damage to the lace. Last time I did it I saw one hair in the sink.

You don't need a particularly expensive one, there are plenty of cheap ones on eBay that will do the trick. Waterpik is the branded one but plenty of knock offs. I've often thought the best would be to get a real cheap one and fill it with alcohol. That should clear the lace REAL quick. I haven't done it because I use my flosser as it's amazing for your dental hygiene.

So there is C22 still in the glue when you're using it? After all of that you use dish washing liquid, right? Thanks!

 

[mambovipi]

So there is C22 still in the glue when you're using it? After all of that you use dish washing liquid, right? Thanks!

The C-22 loosens the glue so the pressure of the flosser can remove the glue. So yes I massage the C-22 into the lace for a few mins then essentially rinse out the C-22 with the water flosser.

I don't use washing up liquid (just because my supplier/stylist doesn't recommend it) but instead shampoo the system thoroughly around 3 times once it's clean. I haven't had any issues with the tape not sticking. Then a deep conditioner and it's good to go!