Swimming In Your Lace Front
Its July & it’s the one of the hottest months of the summer. I know many of you ladies would to take nice cool dip in the water but you are afraid of the damage swimming will cause on your lace wig. This is a guideline on what to Do when your swimming in a lace front.
Silicon Water Proof Bonds Vs. Hard Bonds
There are water proof silicon bonds and there are hard bonds. Water proof silicon bond will not hold against strenuous activities. But will hold against mild water contact. So If you don’t plan On going diving this could be an option for you. Hard bonds are exactly what they are described as Hard.
Positives of a hard bond are..
- Longer hold
- Water proof
- Not Sticky
- Cleaner Application
Negatives of a hard bond.
- Hard
- Tight hold
- May experience pulling at nape
- Damaging to Fine lace
A hard bond is not for everyone it depends on your skin sensitivity. Some women cannot handle it. There are many protective measures you can do to prevent injury to your skin and protect from rashes. But for some a hard bond is the real deal because it enables them to sweat and battle heat. Basically do anything they would do in everyday life.
Tools You’ll need to ensure that you will get a perfect hold while your in the water
Endora Bond aka Hard bond
For the best results…diving any form of water activities. For maximum hold through almost anything.
Toothpicks
Good to use to touch up the hard bond around the hairline.
A Very small brush
To apply bond.
100 % acetone
To remove the bond.
Tape
To use as a barrier in protecting the lace from the bond.
A rat tail comb
To press bond into skin.
Hair clips
To keep hair out of the way when bonding.
Detangling comb
Use in the Shower When Rinsing, Clarifying & Conditioning.
A Leave in Conditioner
Before you swim.
Rubber bands
To keep braids secure while it is in a protective style.
Clarifying shampoo
To remove chlorine or other pollutants in hair from swimming.
Deep Conditioner
To restore hair after swimming & after bond removal w/ acetone.
Water Bottle
To put water in hair to prevent tangling before swimming.
Liquid Band aid
Another Alternative To Protect Your Skin Before You Apply The Hard Bond.
Foam Hair Tie
To secure bond around the hairline when sleeping.
Satin Cap
To protect hair when sleeping.
Cotton pads
To use in conjunction with acetone to remove the bond.
Applying Your Hard Bond
- Place wig on & pull back to give room for application.
- Apply tape to ensure lace longevity by preventing direct contact with the bond.
- Apply Bond in 1-1 ½ inch sections pressing down to bond glue to the lace.
- Trace with a bright eye liner pencil where you place the bond.
- Continue this step in the back
- Look over for mistakes use the acetone and a cotton pad to blot for excess glue
- Use a tooth picks to add glue to very small areas
Touching Up
- Remove Glue on lace with acetone
- Use scalp protectant or liquid band aids to protect skin from bond effects
- Apply tape to section to prevent lace damage
- Apply using a tooth pick or small brush
- Press to ensure hold with a comb.
Removing your Hard Bond
- Detangle hair with a comb/brush.
- Clip back Hair with hair clips.
- Pour 100% acetone on a cotton pad and dab gently on hairline to remove bond.
- Then soak perimeter in acetone to remove excess glue.
- Wet hair with a water bottle.
- Cleanse with a sulfate free shampoo.
- Deep condition with a hydrating conditioner.
Protecting Your Hair in the water
- Detangle with wide tooth comb then go over with a brush
- Spray hair with water bottle
- Add Leave in Conditioner
- Braid a Single braid or many
- Tie the ends with rubber bands to keep the braid secure
- After pool exposure rinse with water
- Remove Braids
- Detangle with wide tooth comb
- Use a clarifying shampoo to remove pollutants from the
- Condition with a hydrating deep conditioner
- hair
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