Adhesives & Attachment

Summer is right around the corner and you’re ready to take on the world with your new hair replacement system. While the warm months ahead can lead to tons of fun in the sun, you might be wondering if you can still take part in fun summer activities like surfing, swimming and biking without any embarrassing repercussions. Fear not!  AdventHair.com offers plenty of products that make your new hair replacement system look beautiful and natural in any situation.

• Swimming: This is a big issue for many people who are wearing hair replacement systems. There is no need to avoid the beach or pool; there are just a couple of things you need to keep in mind. Before you hop into the water, apply a waterproof wig adhesive to your tape for extra hold and when you get out, rinse with cool water. A strong hold lasts 1-3 days, so feel free to have a fun weekend at the beach!

• Sweat: Have faith in your tape! We understand that heat is a part of life and we want you to live life to your fullest. If you’re going to be playing sports and sweating a lot, make sure you have an adhesive that works for you. Also, wear a headband! It’s stylish and provides extra support for your hairpiece.

• Humidity: This is something that everyone has to deal with. Whether you have a natural or synthetic hair replacement system, you’re going to need to use conditioner. AdventHair.com offers conditioners for any hair system, so you can cut down on frizz.

If you just purchased a hair replacement system, then you’re probably wondering what hair replacement supplies you will need.  There are so many choices on the Internet and not all the products are the same quality.  If you get your products from Advent Hair you can be assured you are getting high quality products that are gentle to your new hair systems.

If you get your products from Advent Hair you can be assured you are getting high quality products that are gentle to your new hair systems.

It is important to keep your hair system clean to maintain a fresh look.  You don’t have to pay high costs to have a professional clean the wig, because you can do it yourself and save money.  Advent Hair has a large selection of quality hair replacement supplies  that professional salons use for cleaning wigs and hair systems. Advent Hair carries top brands like Euro Novelle, Nearly Natural, TDI and Premier Products PPI.  It is essential to only use professional products designed just for your hair system. If you use human hair products on hair systems it can make them dull and frizzy and it will can damage them.

Wig and toupee tape are very important to keep your hair systems secure.  You don’t want embarrassing moments of your hair systems moving out of place or falling off.   That’s why Advent Hair carries only the best wig and toupee tape that professionals use.

Most of Advent Hair supplies are in stock and are shipped within 48 hours.  These products we personally use on our own hair systems so you know you’ll be getting the best products in the industry.

If you are wearing a hair piece, you can easily attach it to your scalp with properly selected toupee tape. Tapes are available for extended wear as well as daily wear and both types will provide the security that you are looking for. Using the proper tape will provide you with the security of knowing that no one will know that you are wearing a hair piece. To ensure a strong attachment, you should prepare your scalp properly.

Scalp Preparation

Remove any remaining residue of hair tape adhesive from the scalp using a citrus or alcohol-based adhesive remover. Rub the area vigorously until all traces of the residue are removed.  Shampoo your own hair and hair piece thoroughly.  You should also remove hair from your head where the tape will be positioned. Use an electric screen razor, if necessary. Optionally, you could apply Scalp Protector to your scalp to remove any remaining perspiration.

Attach Hair Piece Securely Using Hair Piece Tape

Step 1: Remove the paper from one side of the tape and affix the sticky side to the polyurethane tape tab on the underside of your hair piece.  If the pre-cut contours don’t align with the curvature of your base, you’ll need to trim them to fit more precisely. Try to place the tape as close as possible to the outer edge, being careful to not extend beyond the edges. Press the tape down firmly to ensure complete contact. Once this is done, remove the backing of the strips to expose the sticky side of the tape.

Step 2: Now place the hair piece carefully onto your head. Optionally, you could apply Positioning Spray to your scalp to allow you time to gently slide it into the proper position. Once you are pleased with the alignment, apply pressure to the outer edges to ensure that the tape has solid contact to your scalp. Now you can style your hair as per your liking.

Step 3: Apply some leave-in conditioner to your hair piece to allow the hair to stay supple and soft.  Conditioners are available for human and synthetic fiber, so choose what is best suited for your hair type.

If you are looking for quality hair systems, hair piece tape adhesives, shampoos, conditioners and other accessories to maintain and extend the life of your hair system, check out AdventHair.com. The company is a leading manufacturer of hair systems for men and women and also supplies hair replacement systems to salon resellers. 

When selecting the best hairpiece attachment method, making the best decision is important for your confidence, style, and even your health.

Here are some factors to consider when making the choice between liquid adhesive and toupee tape.

- Durability

Toupee tape is available in various colors such as White, Red, Brown and Blue with longevity ranging from 1-20 days of bonding strength.  In addition, some bonding toupee tape can last up to 4-6 weeks for extended hair wear. There may be some trial and error involved in seeing which type of tape would be the best for you and your hair system.

Liquid adhesive is widely seen as stronger than tape; its liquid composition leaves no room for air or spaces that could make a hair piece slip. Liquid adhesives are usually very strong, and there are even stronger adhesives for hair systems available at specialty stores.

- Ease of Use

While liquid adhesive is seen as the ‘can’t lose’ option for hairpiece attachment, liquid adhesive has to be applied properly for it to truly work. After applying the liquid adhesive, it is imperative that you wait until it dries before applying the hair piece. If you wait a moment too soon, you’ll risk not receiving the optimal durability. There is also the risk of a ‘seep through’ incident happening, where the liquid adhesive could seep through the hair system if you apply too much. Clean up of a liquid adhesive could be messy and definitely sticky and a hasty or careless removal of a liquid adhesive could result in hair system damage.

Toupee tape is easier to apply and remove, but if you utilize this method, be sure not to apply it on your natural hair, for the tape could pull at your natural hair upon removal. Be sure to take care to remove any excess adhesive left on the scalp with both options as leftover remaining adhesive can break down and reduce the duration of your bond dramatically.

- Pricing

Both toupee tape and liquid adhesive can range from $5 to almost $100, or more, depending on the strength of the adhesives that you are looking for. Try an online hair system store to find a wider selection and better pricing than you may find locally.

- Health Concerns

Some may have concern when brushing a liquid adhesive directly on the scalp. Some liquid adhesives are flammable and could produce harmful vapors if used incorrectly. Those with sensitive skin and respiratory systems may experience some trouble with these factors and opt for toupee tape or liquid adhesive that is specified for sensitive skin.  Always perform a skin test for signs of irritation.

When considering the above factors, many hair system users will have their preferred choice for hairpiece attachment and sometimes use a combination of both tape and liquid adhesive, which is known as polyfuse attachment. A bit of trial and error will be needed to see which suits your lifestyle and unique needs and some will change their methods according to different situations or time periods in their lives.

You chose to utilize a hair replacement product such as wigs, hairpieces and toupees for a variety of reasons. Whether your decision was for self-esteem, health related issues, or to simply spice up your life, it is imperative that you protect your investment.

Here are the top three hair replacement supplies that you must have to maintain your fabulous look.

1. Wig Shampoo - The most valuable tool in maintaining your hair replacement piece is the wig shampoo that you select. First, you must consider whether your wig is made of synthetic fiber or human hair. To locate the highest quality shampoo, you should shop in beauty supply stores or online salons which will have specific shampoo solutions for various hair replacement types. 

Synthetic wigs require very special handling due to their man-made fibers. Cleaners formulated for these wigs will resemble fabric detergent more than standard shampoo. By talking to a specialist or a beautician, you may also receive recommendations to soak your hair replacement piece in fabric softener or a specifically formulated synthetic cleaner.

Human hair wigs should be washed with shampoo specifically designed for processed hair. Consider sulfate free or argon oil based shampoos. Remember that even if you wear your wig daily, it should be sufficient to wash it only once or twice a week.

2. Wig Adhesives – What’s the point in wearing a hair replacement if everyone can tell that it isn’t your natural hair? You want to look and feel your best at all times when wearing your hairpiece and this is why it is crucial that you utilize wig adhesives. When setting your wig in place with adhesives, you must work to carefully match your piece with your natural hair line and ensure that it is securely in place.

When you consider your lifestyle, your environment, and the length of time that you would like to wear your wig, you can make the decision between tape and wig adhesives. If you are trying out a new wig or live in a warm environment where you would like to give your scalp the opportunity to “breathe” after a few days of wear, tape adhesives will be your best option as they will secure your hair replacement piece for three to five days. If you dislike attaching your wig every day and plan on wearing it for an extended period of time, glue adhesives will be helpful as they will hold your hairpiece in place for one to two weeks.

3. Scalp Treatment - Wearing a hairpiece should be enjoyable, not uncomfortable! In order to keep your scalp healthy and fresh, you must enlist the help of a scalp treatment product such as PPI Brisk Scalp Freshener. Utilizing Australian tea tree oil, this scalp treatment will leave your scalp feeling comfortable and itch free without the fear of any irritation that can be caused by the usage of adhesives, oils, excessive perspiration, and even the wig itself. 

What hair replacement supplies have given you the best results?

Never again experience an embarrassing slip or shift! Ghost Bond Adhesive is the ideal solution for your hair replacement system. It’s unique formula provides long term secure placement for your lace front wig while fighting the effects of daily moisture like sweat and humidity.

Produced by Pro Hair Labs, the leader in hair replacement adhesive technology, Ghost Bond Adhesive is extremely safe and easy to use. Its non-toxic, water based formula applies easily without irritation to your scalp or fingers and allows for easy clean up. Who wants to mess with a gloopy, gloppy mess? And, to ensure accurate and full coverage it is formulated to go on white and dries clear to create an amazingly strong bond that lasts 4 weeks through everything life throws your way. Jump in the pool, run a marathon, or dance all night; Ghost Bond is up to the challenge!

Ghost Bond Adhesive will keep your lace front wig in place no matter what the conditions! It is specially formulated to battle daily moisture that would usually wreak havoc on your investment and daily routine. You can feel confident to workout or just get out on the town and not worry about sweat causing slippage of your lace front wig. Special bonding agents also fight the most humid conditions so you don’t have to worry about the weather causing premature breakdowns either. Ghost Bond Adhesive has passed the test in the muggiest of states. On the coast, not a problem. Balmy vacations spots, relax and enjoy while feeling confident that your hair is in place and amazing.

You can also forget about the embarrassment of odors building up from sweat and oils. Odor and premature breakdown from sweat and oils are no longer an issue due to anti-bacterial agents in this amazing formula. You can rest assured that the anti-bacterial agents will keep your lace front wig free from odors and premature breakdown.

Ghost Bond Adhesive comes in 2 sizes to suit your needs. There is a 5 oz size for initial full coverage applications and a 1.3 oz size for touch ups and travel.

Feel confident that your lace front wig is secure for the long term!

Although most hair system bonding agents, such as wig tape or wig glue, provide you with a firm hold, there are some situations where your might need to double check your bond before you leave the house. One element that can sometimes cause a problem, especially if you are near the point where you would be replacing your current tape or glue, is sweating.
Consistent sweating in a short period of time has the ability to loosen your hairline. This isn’t always a problem, but it can occur from time to time.

One activity that can cause perspiration that a lot of people don’t think about is shoveling or removing snow. The cold temperatures associated with winter can sometimes give the impression that sweating doesn’t actually happen. If you’re just going for a quick walk, or running out to get something from your car, you’ll be just fine. But if you have to shovel your driveway after a snowstorm, you know how tiring it can be. You also know that if you were to take off your winter cap that your hair can be sweaty sometimes.

Therefore, if you plan on going out for the day and you’ve just got in from digging your car out of a snow bank, take some time to check yourself out in the mirror. Those last couple of seconds that you take to make sure everything is in place can help prevent any type of embarrassing encounters.

Hopefully we will have a mild winter and you won’t have to do that much shoveling.

If you are considering a custom hair replacement system there is a good chance that you are entering into a new area of your life that you may not be used to. Making an adjustment to a hair system can be a difficult transition, especially if you do not have a lot of experience “wearing hair.” There are a lot of choices for you when it comes to what type of wig to select, how to firmly attach your wig to your scalp, what are the best cleaning products, and so forth.

Therefore, in order to help people make a smoother transition, we wanted to let you know that we have a collection of articles that can be of assistance to you when looking for information that you can use. These articles can help you learn exactly what you need to know in terms of options that are available to you.

Here are some topics from our list of articles that can give you a sample of what type of information you can find on our hair replacement systems resources page:

Wig Tape Rolls that Really Work!

Natural Hair Wigs Give You the Best Look

Hair Pieces for Men: Stock and Custom Options to Fit Your Needs

We know that you will find information that will be helpful for you. Check back frequently as we are always adding more information!

Did you know that December 22nd is National Haiku Day? Haikus are form of Japanese poetry that usually focuses on nature or ideas and are presented in a very specific format: 3 lines. The first and third lines contain five syllables and the second line has seven syllables.

Since we here at AdventHair.com known that our clients form an extremely diverse group of individuals, we wanted to take the time to share in this unique celebration, support the writers out there, and have some fun with hair in haiku format. If you have any of your own haiku, feel free to add them in the comments section or post them to AdventHair.com’ Facebook page.

Here are some we came up with:

“Dapper and Dashing”

I flip my hair back,
thanks to Walker Bonding Tape
it does not fall off.

“Custom Hair Piece”

I would like to have
shoulder length curly blonde hair.
Sure! We can do that!

One of the questions that we get a lot is, “How do people attach their wigs?” This is a question that can have a lot of answers, as we have a number of methods that people use. However, when it comes to something like a lace front wig, one of the products that hair wearers frequently use is Spirit Gum.

Spirit Gum is a popular adhesive that has gained a reputation for being very effective and very practical in the world of hair. Not only can this adhesive be used for lace front wigs, but due to the fact that it comes in such small bottles, you can keep it with you at all times so in case your bond comes loose, you can easily reattach your wig.

Another area that this adhesive has been widely used is in the theatre. When actors are required to wear facial hair such as beards or sideburns on stage, they often times attach the costume piece with Spirit Gum. The same can also be said for Halloween costumes that require latex attachments such as vampire bites or other types of prosthetics. Spirit Gum is known to have a long lasting bond that should be reliable for you throughout the event that you are attending.

We hope this tip has been helpful!