The best bonding method, like most elements of hair restoration, is unique to each person. What is best for you is determined by factors such as your hairstyle, the base type you choose, and the length of time you plan to wear your hair system. Keep in mind that your preferred way of bonding may change over time. If you don’t like something, you can try something else on your next purchase.
These are some options you will come across when shopping for an adhesive for your hair system:
Table of Contents
Hair Clips
Hair system clips are a popular accessory for attaching the hair patch to your natural hair securely. It’s only temporary since you can take it off and put it back on whenever you want at home. The best part about hair clips is that they are inexpensive and they come in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, and large. When you’re ready to leave, simply clip them into your hair to achieve the desired effect.
Hair clips are primarily used for securing hair extensions. When you need to wear your hair system for a few hours, they work wonders. It’s easy to find a good-looking solution if you need clips to fasten your hair system or other clip-on hair extensions.
Walker Tape Ultra Hold
Walker tape ultra hold hair system adhesive is a popular option in sticking the hairpiece onto your head. Walker ultra hold glue is non-irritating to the skin and can be applied directly to the scalp. However, if you have sensitive skin, we strongly advise you to conduct an allergy test before applying it to your skin. This adhesive works for all types of hair systems such as lace, poly, skin and even combined bases.
Walker ultra hold is an acrylic-based solution. Cleaning acrylic-based glue necessitates the use of a solvent. Water-based glue is an alternative to acrylic-based glue. Water can be used to wipe away the water-based adhesive. As a result, acrylic glue can provide a stronger and longer-lasting adhesion for your toupee or any other hair system.
Walker super hold glue has a bonding duration of 4+ weeks. However, it may not last for four weeks because some people have oily skin, while others sweat a lot or swim frequently. Also, we don’t advocate keeping a bonding on for more than 2 weeks because the adhesive residue and build-ups will be difficult to clean if left on for that long.
This super hold glue is waterproof, so you can wear it when swimming, showering, or doing other activities without fear of the bond becoming loose. To remove the Walker tape ultra hold hair system adhesive, you’ll need to apply a solvent. Before removing a lace hair system, spray lace release over the hair roots and where there is ultra hold glue on the other side of the base to dissolve the bond. After you’ve removed it, clean the adhesive residue from the base and your scalp with a C22 solvent. You can use solvent directly for a skin base, starting from the back and lifting the base up while spraying it.
Tape
Tapes are significantly easier to apply than liquid adhesive and require much less time to attach and clean up a male toupee. The downside is that tapes are thicker, making it more difficult to make an imperceptible front hairline; certain tapes are a touch shinier, making them unsuitable for men’s low-hair-density toupees; and tapes could not match the curve of the toupee’s edge properly.
Rolls are a common type of adhesive that works best around the perimeter of the base (except the front hairline and the back section, which should be covered with contour tape) with a 1mm gap from the hair system’s edge.
Another type of tape you will find is contour. This sticky tape is suitable for adjusting the hairlines, such as on the front and rear of the toupee. You will also see lace front tape. It is similar to Contour Tape in appearance but it’s thinner and creates a more natural-looking hairline, rounding out the quality of any man’s toupee.
Let’s talk about strips. They are waterproof, incredibly strong, and super flexible. You can use these tapes all the way around the perimeter of the hair system, and they can last up to 2-3 weeks.
How To Know Which Adhesive System Is Right For You?
Whether to go for Walker tape ultra hold hair system adhesive or other options discussed above totally depends on personal choice. However, some factors can help make the decision easier. Let’s see what they are:
Durability
When it comes to adhesives, the liquid adhesive has a higher tensile strength. The products have varying amounts of bonding. The strongest one is likely to outlast the toupee tape. It may, however, do more harm to the skin and hair system. Tapes can often be stored for several weeks.
Appearance
Both liquid adhesives and tapes look great. Quality cosmetics can blend in well behind hairpieces and go undetected. Liquid adhesives come in white or clear colors, while tapes come in white or skin tones.
Ease of Use
Male hair system tapes are less difficult to apply. It’s difficult to keep track of how much drink you’re pouring down. Using too much or too little glue will result in poor results. If you’re using tape, all you have to do is cut some sections of the right size. Tapes can also be easily removed. Cleaning the adhesive remnants, on the other hand, requires using specialized removal tools.
Safety
No matter what type of adhesive it is, its strong bonding effect is both a benefit and a disadvantage. It contains compounds that may be harmful to human skin. People with sensitive skin may experience side effects such as an allergic reaction. It is best if you read the product’s ingredients carefully before purchasing it to be on the safe side.
Conclusion
Many users have found the Walker tape ultra hold hair system adhesive to be reliable when it comes to wearing their hair system. You can always try all options and see what works best for you.