THE BEST PRODUCTS FOR EACH BASE
Lace. Polyurethane. Monofilament. High shine or semi-dull or dull. Low-residue VS high residue. Wearing for a few days, or wearing for weeks on end? Using an oil-based remover or an alcohol-based remover? Will that product work with that base?
When it comes to hair systems, there’s a universe of possibilities to choose from for just about every aspect of the craft. Choosing the right replacement product for your client’s base? It’s one of the bigger decisions to make.
It can be tricky to figure out, and that’s why Walker Tape® is here to help! Learn what the best products for each hair system base are below.
Lace Bases
Lace, or mesh depending on the lingo you use, bases are built to be breathable, undetectable, and comfortable for clients to wear. On the other hand, that means that these bases are more thin, more fragile, and more prone to damage than poly or mono-based systems. AKA, the stuff of nightmares for you and your clients.
That’s why the following dream products should be used for lace/mesh-based hair systems:
TAPES
ADHESIVES
Liqui-Tape
Mity-Tite
REMOVERS
Lace Release
PREP/SYSTEM CARE
Top-Loc Knot Sealer
Scalp Protector
Poly Bases
Poly-based units are much more durable and are stronger compared to their lace and mono siblings. Poly bases come in a legion of different thicknesses, and as such, have a variety of different products that can be used in succession with them.
To maximize comfort and achieve a strong bond, use these products when bonding poly bases:
TAPES
ADHESIVES
Safe Grip
REMOVERS
Walker Solvent
PREP/SYSTEM CARE
Scamp Protector
Max Hold Sport
Mono Bases
Monofilament bases create the illusion that the hair is growing from your client’s scalp. They blend the herculean durability of poly with the cashmere-soft comfort of lace into one hair system base and are built to last longer than the rest of its kind. Furthermore, mono bases are also both breathable and strong.
The products that work best with mono bases (i.e., products that are strong, comfortable, and effective!) are:
TAPES
ADHESIVES
Great White
REMOVERS
C-22 Solvent
H2GO (for use on Great White)
PREP/SYSTEM CARE
Max Hold Sport
All Bases
While some of our products work best with particular bases, this ensemble of products is meticulously crafted to work for all assorted hair system types. So, feel free to choose:
TAPES
Duo-Tac
Extenda-Bond Plus
German Brown
Ultra Hold
Super Stick
ADHESIVES
Extreme Hold
Ultra Hold Adhesive
REMOVERS
Action Remover
Walker Signature Remover
S3 Sensitive Skin Solvent
C-22 Solvent
Walker Solvent
H2GO Remover (For water-based adhesives only)
Rapid Release (Solvent Soaks only)
PREP/SYSTEM CARE
Scalp Protector
Bond Breaker Shampoo
Base Tape (For repairs, or for stronger tapes on fragile bases)
Max Hold Sport