I like gtb. I was getting rashes from the "hypo-allergenic" tapes I was using. After one day with tape, i would get a rash and the itching was maddening. I put on the GTB and its on in seconds. The whole process of putting on my topper takes less than 5 min compared to the ordeal with tape. I just take a shower and its gone. Holding time length is a whole different animal. The tape would last me for days to weeks depending on the tape. But all that was negated by the whole allergic reactions that developed. I don't shave my head, only put the GTB on the bald areas and the front hair line. I get a several day hold (sometimes the hairline needs touchups, but i don't wear my hair straight back more of a down and up)... Good stuff, no itching, no rashes and clean up is a breeze