The first element of the myhairdirect™ do-it-yourself program is bonding. This involves attaching the hair system to your scalp, using specially formulated bonding adhesives or tape. The exact method you choose will depend upon whether you prefer to remove your system daily or wear it for an extended period of time.

NB: All products mentioned in this tutorial are available for purchase in the MyShopping section of this web site.

Bonding Techniques

Bonding techniques can be classified under two main categories:

• Daily Wear (bond typically lasts between 1-7 days)
• Extended Wear (bond typically lasts between 2-5 weeks)

The exact duration of the bond will depend on your individual body chemistry. Specific factors that may contribute to shortening the length of the bond include, an oily scalp and/or sweating.

Daily Wear

Daily wear bonding using tape has proven to be a very popular method of attaching hair replacement systems. This method is preferred by those clients who like to remove their system frequently or even daily.

Instructions:

1. Tape Bond Instructions - Second Skin™ and Gel Flex™ (no lace front)
2. Tape Bond Instructions - Invisible™ and systems with Lace Frontals

Extended Wear (Semi-Permanent Attachment)

There are two main types of extended wear bonding:

• Perimeter Bond
• Full Bond

These methods use a medical grade adhesive, offering the most secure attachment available. Extended Wear attachments provide a bond that typically lasts between 2-4 weeks.

Instructions:

1. Perimeter Bond Instructions - Second Skin™ and Gel Flex™ (no lace front)
2. Full Bond Instructions - Second Skin™ and Gel Flex™ (no lace front)
3. Lace Bond Instructions - Invisible™ and systems with Lace Frontals