How to Glue a Toupee
Toupee glue is made for attaching a toupee to skin. Glue typically allows the toupee to stay in place for days at a time and requires a special solvent to remove. Water-based toupee adhesives don't last as long, but are suitable for people with allergies and sensitive skin.
Things You will Need:
- Cotton ball
- Witch hazel
- Alcohol
- Hair clips
- Glue
- Toupee comb
- Toupee brush
- Soak a cotton ball in witch hazel or alcohol, and clean the area around your scalp with it. This removes the oils from the skin so the glue will adhere to it.
- Place the toupee on your head, ensuring it is placed correctly. Check the toupee in front and back with a mirror to ensure you have placed it correctly. Roll the front of the toupee off your front scalp and apply hair clips to keep your hair in place.
- Apply a thin coat of glue along your hairline where you will attach the toupee. Use the applicator that came with the glue, typically a brush or sponge. Allow the glue to partially dry before applying another coat. Repeat this step two more times to apply three coats of glue to your hairline.
- Allow the glue to dry completely for at least two hours. Remove the hair clips, and roll the toupee onto your scalp. Apply glue to your forehead, and press the lace part of the toupee to the glue to secure it in place. Style the toupee to your preference with a brush or comb.