This has always been mentioned on the forum in many many posts/threads..... ALWAYS lay on your glues THINLY and allow time to `cure`[ go VERY tacky] before applying subsequent coats and then , finally, laying down the lace onto it...failure to do so will result in glue going through the lace onto the bottom of the hair shafts and making lumps/ clumps which will give you an almighty job to rectify....... it`s understandable for newbies to apply too much in their anxiety to make sure the system stays on..... these glues are speciality products and are not like `ordinary`adhesives you might have in your house for domestic use.....it`s VITAL to allow the glue to go very tacky...it`s also simple ! The use of an implement such as a flat metal item is good advice.....oils from you skin, if it gets onto lace, can cause premature lifting of the lace as it prevents the glue adhering fully to the lace. How is that issue you had now JamesJr ? The hair went into a bunch/ clump ? Have you had any further issues and have you tried a more regular application of conditioner ? Just wondering ...glad you`re `relaxing` a bit more with it now ..initial teething problems can be off-putting, but it`s worth bearing with it...... Paul.