Rod: When I attach, I am with tape all aound except 1" of lace in front. I carefully trace the edge of lace onto my forehead with a red eyebrow pensil I bought for $1 at the drug store. I then pin that flap of lace up with tiny hairclips from Sallys beauty supply. I then take a q-tip wet with alcohol and run it on the inner edge of the line I now have on forehead. I then use a small artists paintbrush and paint three thin coats of BaseBond . Then, wipe away red line with a few Q-tips soaked with alcohol; then comb the bangs down and press into glue area with bunt comb edge. The base bond lasts anywhere from 5-6 days or as little 1-2 days. Not sure why there is such fluctuations but for me it does. If it needs to be redone I do it because due to my job, I couldnt get away with a hat. the basebond just rolls off like rubber balls with your fingers. Hope that helps,

Mr. NY: I usually order 60-65. Once I ordered 55% in crown and it was way too thin for me.