How to Glue on a Man's Wig

Wigs for men, most commonly referred to as toupees, have been advancing for many years. Quality lace toupees are virtually undetectable to the naked eye. Most modern toupees are attached with a type of adhesive made especially for attaching wigs to the bare scalp or forehead. The most popular type of adhesive is liquid solvent-based glue, mostly because it holds the toupee in place for up to four weeks. Water-based adhesives don't hold as well but are good for people with sensitive skin or allergies. Liquid wig glue can come with a brush-on applicator or sponge, or you can use your finger to apply it. Gluing a toupee to your head can be somewhat time consuming, but it's very easy. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Cotton ball
  • Witch hazel or alcohol
  • Clip
  • Liquid adhesive
  • Comb
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Instructions

    • 1

      Soak the cotton ball in a little witch hazel or rubbing alcohol and rub it over your bare scalp. This removes any oil buildup that could affect the adhesion.

    • 2

      Place the toupee on your head and move it around until it's sitting in the desired spot. This is to see where the toupee hairline sits; blindly gluing the toupee on your head can result in a crooked toupee, too-low hairline or excess glue seepage around the hairline.

    • 3

      Fold the front of the toupee back away from your forehead and clip it in place.

    • 4

      Apply a thin layer of glue along the area where the hairline of the toupee will sit. Apply it with your finger, brush-on applicator or sponge applicator.

    • 5

      Let the glue dry, then apply another coat. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have at least three coats. Let the glue dry for about two to three hours. Water-based glue, which is white, dries clear.

    • 6

      Unclip the front of the toupee and roll it forward onto your scalp and over the adhesive. Use the comb to lift the hair, then press the lace to your scalp with your fingers. Style as usual.

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