How to Maintain the Hair System yourself!

Dear customer,

Below you will find useful tips for the maintenance of your Systems.

We recommend that you follow the following steps as closely as possible, so that you can successfully complete the maintenance of your Hair Systems at home.

Before you start, make sure you have ALL the products below.

If you do not have a product, you can buy it from the MACO e-shop or from our stores.

1st BHMA

Remove the first System

Take the MACO Cleansing Lotion, soak the front line just above the forehead and wait 2 minutes!

Take some kitchen paper, wipe the place where the system starts between the eyebrows and mark well with an eyebrow pencil the place where the front line starts. That way you will know exactly where to put the second System.

Carefully lift the front line, grasp its front end and while pulling the system back, continue to spray MACO Cleansing Lotion until it is completely removed.

CAUTION: If the system does not come off, do not pull on it. Spray the non-stick area with MACO Cleansing Lotion and wait a few seconds, repeat if necessary until the system is completely removed. Otherwise you might ruin it.

What this product does:
It helps to remove the Hair System during Maintenance, without damaging it.

If you don't have this product you can buy it online and have it delivered to your home within one business day!

2nd STEP

Gently massage the scalp until the calluses are gone

After removing the Hair System, spray the scalp with a good amount of MACO Cleansing Lotion and massage gently for 3 minutes to dissolve the glue. Leave the product on for another 5 minutes.

3rd STEP

Place the System in MACO Bonding Solvent Nr. 2

As you have let the MACO Cleansing Lotion work on your head, steal some time to let the system soak in the MACO Bonding Solvent Nr.2 .

Take a taper (dimensions at least 10X8cm) and pour about 1/3 of the bottle (70ml) of MACO Bonding Solvent Nr.2 .

TIP: The taper should fit the entire surface of the system, but at the same time it should not be too big, because then you will have to pour more product and consequently the cost of maintenance will rise. If the taper is large, add more product until its surface is covered.

Take the Hair System and place it on the taper with the base facing down.

Next, spray System's hair with the same product, about 5 sprays, mostly in the front.

Close the lid and let it soak for 8 HOURS.

What this product does:
MACO Bonding Solvent is a glue remover , for cleaning MACO Hair Systems during Maintenance. It is very friendly to the skin, acts quickly, while not damaging the System.

4th STEP

Wash with MACO Bonding Shampoo Nr. 3

Put a good amount of MACO Bonding Shampoo in your palm, spread well on the head and massage for 3 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water.

NOTE: If you feel that the cola residue is not completely gone, don't worry. Repeat steps 2 and 4 as many times as necessary until the glues are completely clean. If they still don't go away, use MACO Bonding Solvent instead of MACO Cleansing Lotion and follow steps 2 and 4 again.

CAUTION: MACO Bonding Solvent should not be left on your head for too long. It is a product for cleaning the System and not the skin. However, one pass will not harm the skin. However, if you can avoid it, do it.

What this product does:
MACO BONDING SHAMPOO is designed to clean both the scalp and the Hair System during the Maintenance process. This product is greasy enough to not wear down the System during cleaning and should not be used for daily washing.

5th STEP

Exfoliation with MACO Scalp Scrub Nr. 4

Take a good amount of MACO Scalp Scrub , spread it on the head and massage gently for 1 minute. Then rinse well with lukewarm to cold water, dry your head and hair with a towel and dry well with a hair dryer (with warm air).

What this product does:
It removes all the dead cells from the head and provides deep cleansing.

6th STEP

Shave the Area

If the hair that has grown on the scalp is less than a point, then we recommend that you shave your head with a shaver machine. This way is the easiest and safest for a correct application.

Otherwise, if your hair has grown too much, only then use a razor. But you have to be very careful, as there is a chance that you will either cut or shave your hair lower than it should be and then the system will be short.

1st Method - Shaving with a Shaver Machine (Recommended)

Take the shaver machine and start shaving the area where the system will be applied.

When you get to the end where your hair meets the system area, don't panic. Continue to shave normally even without seeing the spot. The shaver only cuts short hairs and will not be able to catch your side hair. (See photo 1.2)

RECOMMENDATION: There are several affordable shavers on the market. Buy one that you can use for both system and frontline maintenance.

See here the type of machine we recommend .

2nd Way - Shaving with a razor

Take a facial razor, pour some water on your head and start shaving from the front.

Next, head over and shave the top and back WITHOUT GOING CLOSE TO THE EDGES OF YOUR HAIR (that is, leave a one centimeter strip unshaven. See photo 2.1).

Take a mirror and use it on the bathroom mirror so you can see the back.

Start shaving now the point you left, i.e. the strip around the point where the hair joins the system. Be careful not to lower the bar below where it was before. Otherwise you will enlarge the diluted area and the System will be small. At this point we suggest asking someone close to you for help if you don't feel sure you can get it right.

CAUTION: Be careful with the razor. In case you cut yourself you should ONLY continue the steps after making sure the bleeding has stopped.

TIP: When shaving with a razor DO NOT use foam or any other product.

7th STEP

Cleanse your skin

After shaving you should clean the area very well. Spray your head with MACO Cleansing Lotion, take some kitchen paper and clean the area thoroughly.

TIP: If you feel a stinging sensation on your skin, don't worry, it's normal after shaving, just like on the face. If you can't stand the sting, take a blow dryer and dry the area with cold air. This will relieve you.

8th STEP

Glue the MACO Bond Minis to the 2nd System

At this point you should prepare the second System. Take the System in your hands, spray the base with MACO Cleansing Lotion and wipe with some kitchen paper.

Take the double-sided tapes, remove the half piece from the white side and stick it right on the edge of the System, as in the video below.

CAUTION: The double sided tapes should start where your own hair starts on the left and right.

Tip: Stick the tapes to the edge of the System, as close as possible. But don't overdo it. Hair should not stick to the bands.

The video above is private. To unlock it request the code from MACO. Usually, the code is sent in the same sms as the Maintenance guide. Before contacting us, check the corresponding SMS.

9th STEP

Clean & Protect your skin with Scalp Protector.

Clean the skin again with paper and MACO Cleansing Lotion.

Then dry the surface with a hair dryer (with cold air) and spray the area where the system will be inserted with Scalp Protector antiperspirant lotion.

Wait 2 minutes for it to dry.

TIP: Try to spray the Scalp Protector, only on the surface you will cover with the System. For example, if you apply the product below the front line or on the hairline, it will make the forehead shiny and your hair will stick. If this happens, clean the forehead or hair with paper towels and MACO Cleansing Lotion .

What this product does:
Prevents irritation from glues or tapes, reduces skin oiliness and increases grip.

10th STEP

Apply MACO Bond Minis to your Skin

At this point the application of the second System begins. You will need to stand in front of a mirror and be quite careful.

Take 4 strips of MACO Bond Minis , peel off the white side and place them as in the photos.

TIP: The first front band should start at the height of where the hair starts from the right and left. (See photo 3 & 4). The gap between the strips should be about the width of two fingers.

11th STEP

Spray & Place System on Head

Take MACO Hair Keratin, spray the hair of the second System (about 10 sprays) and comb it with a brush, slightly backwards. CAUTION make sure you do not get the back of the System base wet.

Take the MACO Cleansing Lotion and some kitchen paper, spray the back of the System base and clean it with the paper.

Place the second system on the head and make sure the front line starts exactly at the mark you made.

Check the right and left corners (at the temples) and make sure that with a little pull they press right where your normal hair starts. If the system is correctly placed in the front and side corners, nothing can go wrong.

Insert your fingers and feel around the system to make sure it is properly seated. If necessary repeat until you are sure it is not wrong.

Hold the back of the System with one hand and with the other lift the front a little more than the first front tape. Remove one tape and stick the first side point. This will free both your hands and the system will not be able to leave its position.

After doing this, check the angles again. Lift the system from one corner and remove ONLY the first tape.

Stick right where the hair starts. The more accurate you are, the better application you will make.

Now lift the system from the other corner and remove the first tape.

Stick as before exactly where the hair starts.

Our two corners are stuck and now we move to the final stage:

After you have glued the system from the front, now you have to lift it from the back to the front, until the point where the first tapes that you glued earlier start.

Peel off all the tapes from the system and from the skin, grasp the edges of the system firmly and roll down until the whole system is stuck.

After sticking the System, take a towel, spread it on the head and pull its edges until the system sticks well.

12th STEP

Comb your hair back

Take the MACO Hair Keratin and wet the hair of the System (About 10 sprays).

Take a sip and carefully comb your hair back.

13th STEP

Stick the front line

To glue the front line follow steps 6 to 10 of the Front Line Maintenance guide , which you can find here .

14th STEP

Style your hair

After finishing the application process, style your hair as you wish.

ATTENTION: Use only Soft Gel and MACO Hair Spray products. Commercial styling products will damage your System.

That's it!

Are you ready! The second system was installed successfully.

Don't skip any steps.

Yours sincerely,

The MACO team

Do you have questions?

How to Maintain the Hair System yourself!

Dear customer,

Below you will find useful tips for the maintenance of your Systems.

We recommend that you follow the following steps as closely as possible, so that you can successfully complete the maintenance of your Hair Systems at home.

Before you start, make sure you have ALL the products below.

If you do not have a product, you can buy it from the MACO e-shop or from our stores.

1st BHMA

Remove the first System

Take the MACO Cleansing Lotion, soak the front line just above the forehead and wait 2 minutes!

Take some kitchen paper, wipe the place where the system starts between the eyebrows and mark well with an eyebrow pencil the place where the front line starts. That way you will know exactly where to put the second System.

Carefully lift the front line, grasp its front end and while pulling the system back, continue to spray MACO Cleansing Lotion until it is completely removed.

CAUTION: If the system does not come off, do not pull on it. Spray the non-stick area with MACO Cleansing Lotion and wait a few seconds, repeat if necessary until the system is completely removed. Otherwise you might ruin it.

What this product does:
It helps to remove the Hair System during Maintenance, without damaging it.

If you don't have this product you can buy it online and have it delivered to your home within one business day!

2nd STEP

Gently massage the scalp until the calluses are gone

After removing the Hair System, spray the scalp with a good amount of MACO Cleansing Lotion and massage gently for 3 minutes to dissolve the glue. Leave the product on for another 5 minutes.

3rd STEP

Place the System in MACO Bonding Solvent Nr. 2

As you have let the MACO Cleansing Lotion work on your head, steal some time to let the system soak in the MACO Bonding Solvent Nr.2 .

Take a taper (dimensions at least 10X8cm) and pour about 1/3 of the bottle (70ml) of MACO Bonding Solvent Nr.2 .

TIP: The taper should fit the entire surface of the system, but at the same time it should not be too big, because then you will have to pour more product and consequently the cost of maintenance will rise. If the taper is large, add more product until its surface is covered.

Take the Hair System and place it on the taper with the base facing down.

Next, spray System's hair with the same product, about 5 sprays, mostly in the front.

Close the lid and let it soak for 8 HOURS.

What this product does:
MACO Bonding Solvent is a glue remover , for cleaning MACO Hair Systems during Maintenance. It is very friendly to the skin, acts quickly, while not damaging the System.

4th STEP

Wash with MACO Bonding Shampoo Nr. 3

Put a good amount of MACO Bonding Shampoo in your palm, spread well on the head and massage for 3 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water.

NOTE: If you feel that the cola residue is not completely gone, don't worry. Repeat steps 2 and 4 as many times as necessary until the glues are completely clean. If they still don't go away, use MACO Bonding Solvent instead of MACO Cleansing Lotion and follow steps 2 and 4 again.

CAUTION: MACO Bonding Solvent should not be left on your head for too long. It is a product for cleaning the System and not the skin. However, one pass will not harm the skin. However, if you can avoid it, do it.

What this product does:
MACO BONDING SHAMPOO is designed to clean both the scalp and the Hair System during the Maintenance process. This product is greasy enough to not wear down the System during cleaning and should not be used for daily washing.

5th STEP

Exfoliation with MACO Scalp Scrub Nr. 4

Take a good amount of MACO Scalp Scrub , spread it on the head and massage gently for 1 minute. Then rinse well with lukewarm to cold water, dry your head and hair with a towel and dry well with a hair dryer (with warm air).

What this product does:
It removes all the dead cells from the head and provides deep cleansing.

6th STEP

Shave the Area

If the hair that has grown on the scalp is less than a point, then we recommend that you shave your head with a shaver machine. This way is the easiest and safest for a correct application.

Otherwise, if your hair has grown too much, only then use a razor. But you have to be very careful, as there is a chance that you will either cut or shave your hair lower than it should be and then the system will be short.

1st Method - Shaving with a Shaver Machine (Recommended)

Take the shaver machine and start shaving the area where the system will be applied.

When you get to the end where your hair meets the system area, don't panic. Continue to shave normally even without seeing the spot. The shaver only cuts short hairs and will not be able to catch your side hair. (See photo 1.2)

RECOMMENDATION: There are several affordable shavers on the market. Buy one that you can use for both system and frontline maintenance.

See here the type of machine we recommend .

2nd Way - Shaving with a razor

Take a facial razor, pour some water on your head and start shaving from the front.

Next, head over and shave the top and back WITHOUT GOING CLOSE TO THE EDGES OF YOUR HAIR (that is, leave a one centimeter strip unshaven. See photo 2.1).

Take a mirror and use it on the bathroom mirror so you can see the back.

Start shaving now the point you left, i.e. the strip around the point where the hair joins the system. Be careful not to lower the bar below where it was before. Otherwise you will enlarge the diluted area and the System will be small. At this point we suggest asking someone close to you for help if you don't feel sure you can get it right.

CAUTION: Be careful with the razor. In case you cut yourself you should ONLY continue the steps after making sure the bleeding has stopped.

TIP: When shaving with a razor DO NOT use foam or any other product.

7th STEP

Cleanse your skin

After shaving you should clean the area very well. Spray your head with MACO Cleansing Lotion, take some kitchen paper and clean the area thoroughly.

TIP: If you feel a stinging sensation on your skin, don't worry, it's normal after shaving, just like on the face. If you can't stand the sting, take a blow dryer and dry the area with cold air. This will relieve you.

8th STEP

Glue the MACO Bond Minis to the 2nd System

At this point you should prepare the second System. Take the System in your hands, spray the base with MACO Cleansing Lotion and wipe with some kitchen paper.

Take the double-sided tapes, remove the half piece from the white side and stick it right on the edge of the System, as in the video below.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE! ATTENTION: The video is private. To unlock it request the code from MACO. Usually, the code is sent in the same sms as the Maintenance guide. Before contacting us, check the corresponding SMS.

NOTE: The double sided tapes should start where your own hair starts on the left and right.

Tip: Stick the tapes to the edge of the System, as close as possible. But don't overdo it. Hair should not stick to the bands.

9th STEP

Clean & Protect your skin with Scalp Protector.

Clean the skin again with paper and MACO Cleansing Lotion.

Then dry the surface with a hair dryer (with cold air) and spray the area where the system will be inserted with Scalp Protector antiperspirant lotion.

Wait 2 minutes for it to dry.

TIP: Try to spray the Scalp Protector, only on the surface you will cover with the System. For example, if you apply the product below the front line or on the hairline, it will make the forehead shiny and your hair will stick. If this happens, clean the forehead or hair with paper towels and MACO Cleansing Lotion .

What this product does:
Prevents irritation from glues or tapes, reduces skin oiliness and increases grip.

10th STEP

Apply MACO Bond Minis to your Skin

At this point the application of the second System begins. You will need to stand in front of a mirror and be quite careful.

Take 4 strips of MACO Bond Minis , peel off the white side and place them as in the photos.

TIP: The first front band should start at the height of where the hair starts from the right and left. (See photo 3 & 4). The gap between the strips should be about the width of two fingers.

11th STEP

Spray & Place System on Head

Take MACO Hair Keratin, spray the hair of the second System (about 10 sprays) and comb it with a brush, slightly backwards. CAUTION make sure you do not get the back of the System base wet.

Take the MACO Cleansing Lotion and some kitchen paper, spray the back of the System base and clean it with the paper.

Place the second system on the head and make sure the front line starts exactly at the mark you made.

Check the right and left corners (at the temples) and make sure that with a little pull they press right where your normal hair starts. If the system is correctly placed in the front and side corners, nothing can go wrong.

Insert your fingers and feel around the system to make sure it is properly seated. If necessary repeat until you are sure it is not wrong.

Hold the back of the System with one hand and with the other lift the front a little more than the first front tape. Remove one tape and stick the first side point. This will free both your hands and the system will not be able to leave its position.

After doing this, check the angles again. Lift the system from one corner and remove ONLY the first tape.

Stick right where the hair starts. The more accurate you are, the better application you will make.

Now lift the system from the other corner and remove the first tape.

Stick as before exactly where the hair starts.

Our two corners are stuck and now we move to the final stage:

After you have glued the system from the front, now you have to lift it from the back to the front, until the point where the first tapes that you glued earlier start.

Peel off all the tapes from the system and from the skin, grasp the edges of the system firmly and roll down until the whole system is stuck.

After sticking the System, take a towel, spread it on the head and pull its edges until the system sticks well.

12th STEP

Comb your hair back

Take the MACO Hair Keratin and wet the hair of the System (About 10 sprays).

Take a sip and carefully comb your hair back.

13th STEP

Stick the front line

To glue the front line follow steps 6 to 10 of the Front Line Maintenance guide , which you can find here .

14th STEP

Style your hair

After finishing the application process, style your hair as you wish.

ATTENTION: Use only Soft Gel and MACO Hair Spray products. Commercial styling products will damage your System.

That's it!

Are you ready! The second system was installed successfully.

Don't skip any steps.

Yours sincerely,

The MACO team

Do you have questions?

That's it!

Are you ready! The second system was installed successfully.

Don't skip any steps.

Yours sincerely,

The MACO team

Do you have questions?