Spot Repairing The Hairline On The Go

[HairlineNoMore]

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[Hair Newbie]

Hey everyone, love the information and support here, as in a very real sense we're all in this together. (If you'll forgive the corniness in that statement) So now that I'm well over a month into wearing getting use to and dealing with a system, my second in fact, I have to say it's been a journey so far!

I tried doing it myself, only using a salon to install but no go, I don't have the skill or the talent to do so... Which is to say I'm just going to let the salon take care of the install and maintenance \ care and go from there. That's where this thread comes in.

One of the main things I'd like to take care of and lock down once and for all is 'spot repairing' when it lifts at the hairline. There was a lot of trial with the first system and I'm doing better with the second, but noticing that in less than a week and right in the middle, the french lace is lifting... After a wash, a good portion to the right was lifting as well, which was fine in a way because I need to be able to get use to doing this on the go. I went through the procedure y'all are probably use to, and did so using Walker's glue.

A day later it's lifting again; though it may have something to do with the fact that the system is actually attached to my existing hair and not the scalp. (On my stylist's recommendation, which I'm going to request adhering it to the scalp next time.) Either way, I'd like anyone's thoughts or suggestions on what's good to spot repair a lift or separation at the hairline... That might last a reasonable amount of time as opposed to a day.

Please ask anything you like, and thank you in advance!

Are you using Walker ultra hold liquid adhesive ? That adhesive will leave a lot of stubborn residues on your base and scalp. Maybe some leftover glue still on your base or scalp that effect the next fresh bond? When I do the hairline touch up, I always make sure the base and scalp completely clean.

 

[n1zza77]

I would use Skin Protector Thick. And then use glue. Make sure you're following direction when applying. So, apply protector and wait 15 min, and then apply 2-3 layers waiting for the glue to be tacky. Application is key.

 

[n1zza77]

For both. When you touch up, do you lift the front hairline? ALso what's your timeline for lift? If it's around a week, I'd suggest doing a fresh install.

 

[Hair Newbie]

@Hair Newbie - Hey, yes that's what I used for the spot repair! Naturally I forget what they use at the salon, I'm going back tomorrow, so then I wonder if there are better options out there for spot repair... What do you use?

I used Walker ultra hold liquid adhesive during the learning period on my first lace system. The hair system stays solid on my scalp for 10 plus days even after shower, swimming , shampoo. No lift on the hairline too. It worked out perfectly but the only problem I've had is the clean up process. It was very messy , very challenging and time consuming to remove residue on the system base, hair, and your scalp. .... I switched it to Ghostbond classic for few weeks and now I'm using either Got2B or Esha Absolute (for hairline) and Walker non residue tape for both sides. So far, I like it a lot. I will only use Walker ultra hold liquid adhesive or Ghost Bond for scuba diving, kiteboarding or whenever I will do any water sports activity.

 

[BaldBearded]

Walkers are now selling Max Hold Sport, good for folks who work out, sweat, etc. You don't need to wait 15 minutes before applying glue, it dries almost instantly.