Why Is My Lace Not Melting Properly?
If your lace isn't melting into your skin and still looks visible, you're probably making one of these common mistakes. Here's how to fix it and get that seamless, undetectable finish.
Mistake 1: Not Using Enough Melting Spray
Most people under-apply melting spray. Be generous — the lace needs to be well-saturated for it to become transparent. Multiple passes are better than one light spray.
Mistake 2: Spraying from Too Close
Spraying too close causes the product to pool in one area instead of coating evenly. Hold the bottle about 6 inches from your hairline and spray in sweeping motions.
Mistake 3: Using the Wrong Product
Water, regular hairspray, and generic setting sprays don't melt lace. Stay Laid is specifically formulated to dissolve lace material into adhesive. There's no shortcut for this step.
Mistake 4: Not Giving It Time to Dry
Touching or styling before the melting spray is dry disrupts the melting process. Give it 5–10 minutes to dry completely, or wrap with a silk scarf to aid the process.