Lace Front Wig Adhesive (Liquid Glue) Reviews - Share Your Reviews Here!

By Egypt Lawson

http://hairlineillusions.com/

The Lace Front Wig industry has blossomed in the past 7 years. Although many wig web sites sell adhesives, limited information is shared about the professional use of the products.  This article reviews popular liquid adhesives.  

Soft Bond Adhesives are flexible, very comfortable to wear and normally made with latex, acrylic, copolymer, or silicone.

Hard Bond Adhesives are permanent and normally made with cyanoacrylate. Hard bonds dry quickly and it is hard to make adjustments once adhered.

FACT: Lace wigs should be professionally installed by a certified wig specialist if you do not have experience.  Consumers can suffer from traction alopecia if applied incorrectly. Traction alopecia hair loss is caused primarily by pulling force being applied to the hair follicle (root).

FACT: Body chemistries are different, what may work for one customer may not automatically work for another.

FACT: Although many adhesive vendor claims adhesive can last 4 to 6 weeks it’s not possible to keep lace wigs adhered to skin over 2 to 3 weeks without glue reapplication touchups. Our skin sheds every 2-3 weeks and regenerates new healthy skin cells and the wig will lift since it is adhered to dead skin cells.

TIPS:

• Always purchase the adhesives removers with adhesives to prevent pulling during wig removal.

• Always use a scalp protector or skin barrier before applying glue.  This also helps the application last longer.

• Do a skin test behind the ear and wait 15 minutes to make sure there’s no reaction.

• Beauty Acetone prevent stickiness and glue boogers. Use a little on a cotton ball to remove residue from fingers.

• Mix 50% Alcohol and 50% Acetone to clean residue off of skin before applying scalp protectors and glues.

• Follow the instructions on the bottle.

Popular Lace Wig Liquid Adhesive Pros and Cons

Endura Bond

Cyanoacrylate Ester

Permanent Adhesive Hard Bond - Use sparingly!

Pros:

1. Dries quickly. Must apply and bond small sections at a time.
2. Works like Super Glue.
3. Strong hold if you do not have oily skin and perspire heavily.
4. Does not contain formaldehyde, lead or mercury.
5. Good for a 1-3 week hold.

Cons:

1. Can still dry white if you use a small amount and do not have oily skin and suffer from heavy perspiration.
2. Can flake and dry white.
3. Can cause rash irritation and sores on sensitive skin.
4. Can aggravate, burn and damage your skin if used improperly.
5. Avoid using on hair strands, it’s a permanent bond and have to be cut out if proper removers aren’t used.
6. Can rip the lace if not removed properly.

Ultra Hold

Acrylic Adhesive, Isopropanol, Ethyl Acetate, Heptane, Toluene

Soft and Flexible!

For a longer hold use with adhesive tape.

Pros:
 

1. Strong hold if applied correctly.
2. Water-resistant & hypoallergenic
3. Good for sensitive skin
4. Can be used with tape for stronger hold. 
5. Good for a 1-3 week hold.

 Cons:

1. Very stringy and gooey.  (Pour glue in Fine Tip Squeeze Bottle to prevent premature drying and it’s less messy during applications.)
2. Can turn white if wet before drying.
3. Wig can shift in hot temperatures.

Safe Grip

Acetoxyethyiene and Dimethylcarbinol

A white water-based adhesive.

For a longer hold use with adhesive tape.

Pros:

1. Dries quickly and clear without shine.
2. Good for sensitive skin.
3. Good for a 1-3 week hold.

Cons:

1. Can release and lift prematurely if not applied correctly.

Mehron's Matte Spirit Gum

SDA Alcohol 35A, Resin, Methyl Hydrogenerated Rosinate, Castor Oil

For a longer hold use with adhesive tape.

Pros:

1. Good for a 2-3 day hold.
2. Used with lace, thin skin or synthetic lace wigs.
3. Good for applying facial lace pieces.
4. Easy clean up.
5. Good for a 2-3 day hold.

Cons:

1. Not appropriate for extended wear.

Mastix “P” Spirit Gum

Pastacia Lentiscus, Alcohol Denat, Sandarac, Silica, Glycol Rosinate.

For a longer hold use with adhesive tape.

Pros:

1. Dries fast and clear.  It is best to apply in small sections.
2. Thin viscosity for easy application.
3. Less messy, gooey
4. Less glue residue left on wig base. Easy clean up!
5. Good for a 2-3 day hold.
6. Great to use with stocking cap adhering technique under lace wigs.

Cons:

1. Not appropriate for extended wear.

Ghost Bond

Water based Copolymer

For a longer hold use with adhesive tape.

Pros:

1. Formulated for heavy perspiration, oily scalps in high humidity.
2. Easy removal
3. Less messy, non gooey.
4. No strong odors
5. Good for a 1-3 week hold.

Cons:

1. Only to be used for extended wear only.
2. Will lift prematurely if not applied correctly.
3. It is recommended to use 3-4 layers.
4. Each layer should fully dry otherwise the wet layer will stay white.
5. Should not apply directly on lace wig.

NoTape

Silicone, Ethyl Acetate

For a longer hold use with adhesive tape.

Pros:

1. Can be used with tape
2. Will not lift from water, heat or perspiration if applied correctly.
3. Good for a 1-3 week hold.

Cons:

1. Only to be used for extended wear only.
2. Will lift prematurely if not applied correctly.

©2012 Egypt Lawson for Hairline Illusions, LLC.  All Rights reserved.