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Topic: Supertape, pro-tac/airflex & others Tape advice?
Posted By: Kimmyh51
Subject: Supertape, pro-tac/airflex & others Tape advice?
Date Posted: February 14 2007 at 11:35pm
Hi guys

I actually wear hair pieces rather than extensions, but attach them with micro links currently, and would like to look at tape.

However I have my own hair and dont want to shave it off

I have read that supertape is sposed to be long lasting and can be used for extensions therefore attached to hair

has anyone used supertape?
how do you get the stuff off ?

I also noticed pro-tac/airflex which is noted as being for extensions
is this any good?

are there any other tapes you would recommend?

thanks

Kim



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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: February 15 2007 at 6:13am
supertape works just as well for me as airflex(AKA protac). Removal is done with either a citrus based remover or acetone. Most people typically get about 5 weeks wear out of them. There really isnt any other tapes I could recommend

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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: February 15 2007 at 8:19am
Tape or bonding glues for wigs hold well.. Which one holds better depends on the wearer's own body chemistry.. In other words what works well for one wearer may NOT work well for another wearer..

One note to make.. You didn't say if you were, but if you are suffering from any serious sort of hair loss, you might consider shaving any remaining hair to allow a better bond. Bonded wigs adhere best to smooth skin with little to no hair. This is why ladies without hairloss issues who wear lacefront wigs will bond them just outside their own natural hairline. This way they are bonding to skin.

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Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: February 15 2007 at 10:51am
I have some clients with for whom I use Euroflex to attach hair pieces.  It seems to last anywhere from 3-5 weeks for most.
 
I just wanted to add, with any bond or tape method with hair pieces, in the bond area, over time it will further thin out your natural hair.  Actually I found microring attachment does also. 
 
So,  you may be better off to shave down the bond area for a more secure attachment, since it will thin out over time anyway.
 
Best of luck to you!


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Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: February 15 2007 at 8:53pm
Originally posted by metalgirl metalgirl wrote:

I have some clients with for whom I use Euroflex to attach hair pieces.  It seems to last anywhere from 3-5 weeks for most.


Metal..

Are your clients able to conduct normal activities and still achieve this kind of hold?? I guess I am wondering if your clients are getting this kind of hold while working out (i.e. sweating) and/or washing the unit while attached. A friend of mine asked me this same question and I am getting mixed responses..

Originally posted by metalgirl metalgirl wrote:

I just wanted to add, with any bond or tape method with hair pieces, in the bond area, over time it will further thin out your natural hair.  Actually I found microring attachment does also. 
 
So,  you may be better off to shave down the bond area for a more secure attachment, since it will thin out over time anyway.
ITA... If you are suffering form a serious hairloss, keeping your remaining hair intact will subject the remaining hair to damage, and  interfere with the attachment of any hair replacement system..


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Posted By: amm
Date Posted: February 16 2007 at 11:03am
Originally posted by Kimmyh51 Kimmyh51 wrote:

are there any other tapes you would recommend?thanksKim


Hi Kim -

There's a couple new ones out from hair product manufacturers overseas. Seems like when a method gets a lot of attention, they start offering up more.

I've been using one called Prostick and (I can't believe I'm saying it), I won't go back to Protac. They're thinner and lay flatter with less shine. My last install was on 1/13 with some reverse wefts in up top and they are just now starting to loosen. The bottom rows in back are as snug as the day I installed.



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Posted By: frenchie1
Date Posted: February 16 2007 at 5:26pm
Amm, Can you tell us where this new tape Prostick is sold? Sounds interesting to me!Embarrassed


Posted By: Amanda8Beechwoo
Date Posted: February 18 2007 at 4:13am
ooooooo exciting x

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