By Matthew McIlveen, Chapter VI educator with 15+ years in hairdressing
Short answer: Choose by how you wear your hair system. Classic Wig Glue suits everyday wear on lace and poly. Endure Wig Glue is for extended wear in demanding conditions. Sport Wig Glue is for exercise, sweat and humidity. Motion Wig Glue is for film, TV, stage and photography. Daily Wig Glue is for shorter wear cycles with peel-off removal.
All five are part of the new GHOSTBOND range and sit alongside GHOSTBOND XL, Platinum, Supreme and GlowUp, which are still available.
This guide is written for men who wear a hair system for non-surgical hair replacement, and for the salons and barbers who look after their hair system clients.
How to choose in 4 steps
- Decide how long you want to wear it. If you remove and reapply often, look at Daily. For multi-week wear, look at Classic, Endure, Motion or Sport.
- Think about sweat, heat and humidity. Sport is made for active lifestyles and has extreme moisture control. Endure is built for demanding conditions and resists moisture, humidity and perspiration.
- Think about lighting and cameras. Motion is made for film, television, stage and photography, with a matte finish and Zero Discolouration Technology.
- Pick a finish. Classic, Endure and Daily dry clear. Motion and Sport have a matte finish.
New GHOSTBOND hair system adhesives compared
| Glue | Made for | Finish | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Everyday wear on lace and poly systems | Dries clear | Multi-week hold |
| Endure | Extended wear and demanding conditions | Dries clear | Multi-week hold |
| Motion | Film, TV, stage and photography | Matte, subtle purple hue | Multi-week hold |
| Sport | Exercise, sweat and humidity | Matte | Multi-week hold |
| Daily | Regular removal and reapplication | Dries clear, peel-off | Shorter wear cycles |
Every glue in the table comes in 38ml (1.3oz) and 147ml (5oz), and is water resistant, oil resistant and dermatologically tested.
Prep makes any glue work better
If you sweat a lot, use No Sweat Scalp Spray before adhesive application to help keep the scalp dry. Smooth Start Exfoliating Gel helps remove dead skin cells and build-up before you reapply your hair system. For more on prep, read our scalp prep guide and how to prevent lift on a sweaty scalp.
Happy with GHOSTBOND XL, Platinum, Supreme or GlowUp?
Keep using it. GHOSTBOND XL, GHOSTBOND Platinum, GHOSTBOND Supreme and GHOSTBOND GlowUp are still available. See all of them in the new GHOSTBOND adhesive and scalp care collection and the GHOSTBOND collection.
If you buy for a salon or barbers, read about GHOSTBOND wholesale in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Which new GHOSTBOND glue is best for a sweaty scalp?
Sport is made for active lifestyles, perspiration and humid conditions, with extreme moisture control. Endure also resists moisture, humidity and perspiration. Pair either with No Sweat Scalp Spray.
Which new GHOSTBOND glue is best for photoshoots or filming?
Motion. It is developed for film, television, stage and photography, with a matte finish and Zero Discolouration Technology.
Which new GHOSTBOND glue is easiest to remove?
Daily. It uses Advanced Adhesion Technology for easier, peel-off removal and suits shorter wear cycles.
Can I use the new glues on lace and poly?
Classic is listed for lace and poly hair systems. Endure, Motion and Sport are listed for professional hair system applications. Check the product page for your base.
