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Permalink Reply by Karen Smith on June 26, 2011 at 5:21pm

My daughter tapes the entire perimeter with super tape. She buys it on ebay. It was trial and error with her finding the right product that sticks. She wears them for 3 days before changing them. She sprays alcohol under the tape to release it.

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Permalink Reply by Lola on June 27, 2011 at 7:55am

i tried that before work today and actually managed to put my hair on crooked and then have my fringe funny all day. Geez this is a big learning curve. I have a bit of trouble with the tape at the back but i'm sure i'll get better at it. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Karen Smith on June 27, 2011 at 9:00am

It took an hour the first time that we did it. It now takes about 15 minutes or less. The good thing is the wig can be styled before it goes on so this is the only thing you have to do to your hair.

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Permalink Reply by Karen Clendenin on July 2, 2011 at 12:05pm

Hi!

I think your new hair looks great!!

I've worn bonded toppers for the past 18 years. I've always used super tape for sides & back, and a non-waterbase liquid adhesive for the front hairline area. I'm switching now to full cap lace wigs as my hairloss has progressed and I just can't get the toppers to look decent anymore.

The key, in my opinion, to getting tape to stick to your scalp is to have your scalp spotlessly clean and oil free where the tape will be attached. Once all the traces of old tape/glues are gone, use a scalp scrub to exfoliate, then a mud type product to pull the oils out. Spray your scalp with an alcohol spray to get it squeaky clean. Then apply your hair system.

Hope that helps!!

KC

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Permalink Reply by Lola on July 4, 2011 at 9:02pm

Thanks KC.

I've been rubbing alcohol on it and will try and get something "muddy". it's so itchy having all the lace and glue on my scalp. I think summer is going to be a nightmare!

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Permalink Reply by Lexi on July 2, 2011 at 1:01pm

I wish I had tips for you, but you look awesome in the wig....where did you get it, how much was it, what kind of hair is it, you know, all the usual questions everyone has!!! We are all such pests!! Sorry....It looks so nice. I take it the entire wig is all lace, I would like one with a stretch back. Just because I don't want to really deal with all the tape. What kind of top does it have, silk ?? You look incredible...

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Permalink Reply by Lexi on July 2, 2011 at 1:03pm

Oh, girlfriend, I have Ophasias or however you spell the damn thing, as well!!! Welcome to my world....

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Permalink Reply by Lola on July 4, 2011 at 9:07pm

I got it from this guy http://ba-hairapparent.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=90&lang=en . He was really helpful and there is a forum on his website so you can ask other people questions too. It looks like it's all men but he does stuff for women.
This one is just a stock piece but i've ordered a custom too. I think it's a full lace with stretch base, or top?
I don't even know what kind of hair it is! it cost me about $250 (au) including postage. From what i can gather his prices are pretty reasonable.

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