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Woman shares her allergic reaction to Ghost Bond glue

Internet users react to a video of a woman sharing how she had an allergic reaction to Ghost Bond glue after her wig installation.

TikTok creator @daisymagagula shared how Ghost Bond glue caused her face to be deformed after putting on a wig. The highly recommended wig glue is often used for installation as it keeps your wig in tactic without the lace coming off.

According to Takealot, the glue is formulated as a pressure-sensitive adhesive and is designed for bonding hair replacement systems to the skin and scalp. The products are entirely researched, manufactured, and strictly tested to ensure high quality, exceptional performance, and safety. This invisible bonding helps to conceal your hairline and creates a natural look for wigs or hairpieces, suitable for both men and women.

The above-mentioned source states that although the product doesn’t contain toxic ingredients people who use the product may react badly to it.

In the video, the creator shows TikTok users how her face got swollen after using Ghost Bond glue, this would not be the first time people have allergic reactions to chemical products and some users often react badly to relaxer conditioners given the adhesive products used.

@daisymagagula I’m ready to speak up?#fyp #tiktoksa #daisymagagula #ghostbondbreakout #southafrican #wiginstall #allergicreaction ♬ original sound – Thomasina

Many TikTok users took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the video.

One user asked if the creator’s reaction was caused by the glue.

Another user joked that the creator looked like the cartoon character Thomas and Friends.

Another user shared that she experienced the same thing and ended up in hospital because of her swollen face.

One Tiktok user commented: “How long did the swelling take to show? I installed my hair yesterday and my hairline has been itching.”

Also see: Woman shares her R25 hair growth product

 

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