If your lace is lifting it's due to one of the following reasons
- Too much/ Too little lace adhesive & not making the layers wide
- Not layering & drying the glue correctly ( application)
- You placing adhesive on your actual hairline instead of forehead skin
- You did not let the lace dry for 24-48 hours and avoid water, sweat ,heat and steam during this time
- You sleep with a melting band on
- You are using alcohol based products on the lace
- Using warm hair instead of cold / hot comb on the part of the lace that's bonded with adhesive
Alcohol dries out the skin and its harsh on the skin , which can make your skin more sensitive . Products that contain alcohol can be freezing sprays as well . The dryness can lead to irritation , flaking , redness , which can also make it harder for lace adhesive to adhere properly . Alcohol can also break down the adhesive bonds , which can causing lifting .
How to use STH Lace Adhesive Correctly
Step 1: Gently clean the skin with soapy water/wet wipes
Gently remove body oils from the area of application using a soapy water / wet wipes . You may also use a gentle facial toner as an alternative to get rid of dirt on surface. Do NOT scrub skin with acid products ,flammable products or oxidising agents because this may cause irritation upon application of any type of adhesive .
Do not apply to broken skin, acne, eczema, psoriasis, or overly sensitive skin.
Step 2: Always apply Secure The Hold - Skin Protectant Spray
Step 3: Apply thin layers of Secure The Hold to skin, 4-8 layers . Depending on how many work for you . 5 layers recommended for installs longer than 1 week .
Step 4: Allow layers in between to turn Clear and Dry and do this by blow drying each layer with COLD air for MINIMUM 2 Minutes before applying the next layer . Do this for layer 1-4 ONLY. The last layer should only become tacky and must not dry at all. Immedetiatley press the lace into the adhesive with a comb and blow dry for MINIMUM 20 Minutes . Proceed to wear a melting band for minimum 10 minutes
Please note , in order to swim with a lace wig you will need to use both lace adhesive and lace tape as STH is water resistant and the lace tape is waterproof
Never apply while your body temperature is hot , install in front of a fan or in a well ventilated cool room