BrianD's "tape marker" attachment tip for lace front hair systems

Brian uses Proflex No-Shine tape combined with acrylic glue (he prefers HD high def bond) to attach his hair system. He uses the Proflex to attach his side & back perimeter and the glue in front, but you can also use adhesive at the sides & back.

To begin with the Proflex, carefully peel the backing paper off the tape and reposition hanging over the edge as shown.

Position the first piece of Proflex about 1/2" behind where the front of the hair system meets the side. The area forward of this will be reserved for glue for the best possible look. Continue attaching the Proflex around the sides & back.

In order to ensure his front hairline is placed in just the right spot, Brian makes his own "tape markers" and carefully positions them on his forehead in the shape of his unit's recession pattern.

He starts by attaching the unit in the back with the Proflex, then folding the front of his hair system down and putting his first marker front and center, 1/16" forward of where the lace touches. We go 1/16" forward in order to use a feathering technique with the adhesive.

Continue on marking the entire front hairline with the tape markers, about 1" apart. You should end up with 7-8 markers total.

Quick Tip: Learn how to make your own tape markers! Watch the video version of this technique for detailed instructions on tape markers.

After all of the tape markers have been placed, you're ready to begin brushing on a thin layer of adhesive.

Start by applying a 1/2" track of acrylic glue directly behind the first couple tape markers, starting at the back and following along your biological hairline. IMPORTANT: Make sure not to get the front edge too thick!

After he finishes brushing on an even layer of adhesive, Brian then begins to remove the tape markers starting in the back and working his way forward.

As he removes the tape markers, he uses a technique called "feathering" to smooth and even out the adhesive layer.

To feather, wipe your finger gently along the very front edge of the wet adhesive slowly moving it back along your scalp. Continue to glue in small sections, applying the glue about 1/2" wide, removing one tape marker and feathering as you go.

Finishing up the feathering process, Brian leaves the very front area for last and making the last small horse-shoe shaped connection that will now connect both completed sides.

Remove the first tape marker but leave the second.

Once the adhesive along the front hairline has been completely feathered, it is important to allow up to 15 minutes for the glue to dry before applying the lace to your skin.

Lastly, bring the frontal lace area of your hair system down slowly. Using the tips of your fingers, gently roll the edge of the unit into the glue in small sections until it is firmly attached to your scalp.