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Guide to Hair System Brands & Supplies

Guide to Hair System Brands & Supplies

How do brands, products, and quality differ?

Anyone who starts exploring hair systems and related supplies quickly notices that there are many brands, names, and product lines.
Yet the actual differences are often smaller than they appear — and marketing plays a bigger role than many users realize.

In this guide, we clearly explain:

  • why there are so many hair system brands
  • how hair system supplies are structured
  • where real quality differences can be found
  • and how to make better choices beyond brand names

This information is intended as a knowledge resource, not a brand comparison.

Learn more here about👉 Stock vs Custom Hair Systems

Why are there so many hair system brands?

Many hair system supplies are:

  • produced by a limited number of specialized manufacturers
  • sold under different brand names
  • slightly modified or repackaged for specific target groups

This mainly applies to:

  • tapes
  • adhesives
  • removers
  • scalp protectors
  • care and maintenance products

In practice, this means that multiple well-known hair system brands often source their products from the same or very similar suppliers.
The difference usually lies not in the base formula, but in packaging, positioning, or marketing.

Learn more here about👉 Hair System Adhesive & Tape Guide

👉 That’s why it’s more important to understand which type of product you need, rather than focusing only on the brand name.

Hair system supplies: the main product categories

Instead of searching for “the best brand,” it’s more helpful to first determine which product category fits your usage.

Learn more here about👉 Lace vs Skin Hair Systems

Adhesives & tapes

Hair system adhesives and tapes mainly differ in:

  • bonding strength
  • wear duration
  • skin-friendliness

Medical & skin-friendly tapes

  • Designed for sensitive skin
  • Milder adhesive strength
  • Suitable for daily or short-term wear

Less suitable for:

  • long-term attachment
  • high temperatures
  • intense physical activity

Learn more here about👉 Hair System Adhesive & Tape Guide

Professional high-hold tapes

  • Stronger bonding
  • Designed for multi-day or multi-week wear
  • Commonly used by experienced wearers

Less suitable for:

  • daily removal
  • very sensitive skin

Water-based hair system adhesives

  • Less aggressive on skin and base
  • Easier to clean
  • Commonly used with lace systems

Important note: More sensitive to moisture and heat.

Learn more here about👉 Lace vs Skin Hair Systems

Solvent-based hair system adhesives

  • Very strong bonding
  • Resistant to heat and perspiration
  • Suitable for long-term attachment

Less suitable for:

  • sensitive skin
  • beginners

Learn more here about👉 Hair System Adhesive & Tape Guide

Removers & cleaners

Removers are essential for safe maintenance and vary greatly in composition and performance.

Solvent-based removers

  • Break down strong adhesives and tapes quickly
  • Highly effective
  • Can dry out skin and hair if overused

Mild and citrus-based removers

  • Gentler on skin and hair systems
  • Slower action
  • Suitable for regular maintenance

Learn more here about👉 Maintenance & Cleaning Guide

👉 Choosing the right remover is just as important as choosing the right adhesive.

Scalp protectors & skin prep

Scalp protectors are often underestimated, but they play a key role in:

  • adhesion
  • skin protection
  • wearing comfort

What scalp protectors do

  • create a protective barrier on the skin
  • reduce skin irritation
  • improve adhesion on difficult skin types

Especially recommended for:

  • warm or changing climates
  • sensitive skin
  • heavy perspiration

Learn more here about👉 Hair System Adhesive & Tape Guide

Hair system care & maintenance products

Not all shampoos and conditioners are suitable for hair systems.

What to look for

  • pH level
  • alcohol content
  • drying ingredients

Hair system care products are designed to:

  • protect hair fibers
  • avoid damaging the base
  • extend the lifespan of the hair system

Learn more here about👉 Maintenance & Cleaning Guide

👉 More care does not automatically mean better results.

Examples of professional hair system brands & suppliers

Within the hair system market, there are various specialized brands and suppliers focusing on specific product categories such as adhesives, tapes, removers, and care products.

Examples include:

  • brands that specialize exclusively in professional tapes
  • suppliers focused on water-based or solvent-based adhesives
  • manufacturers of medical scalp protectors and skin prep
  • niche brands for hair system care & maintenance

These examples are provided for context only.
There is no universal “best” brand — suitability always depends on skin type, wear duration, and usage conditions.

Learn more here about👉 Stock vs Custom Hair Systems

Legacy brands vs marketing-driven brands

Within hair system supplies, two broad types of brands can be distinguished:

Legacy & specialist brands

  • developed through practical experience
  • focused on functionality and consistency
  • long-term stable product formulations

Marketing-driven brands

  • heavily focused on packaging and claims
  • frequently changing formulations
  • less transparency about origin

👉 Brand recognition does not automatically equal quality or suitability.

How to choose the right hair system supplies

Always ask yourself these questions:

  1. How long do I wear my hair system?
  2. How sensitive is my skin?
  3. Under what conditions do I wear it (sports, heat, vacation)?
  4. How much maintenance do I want to do?

Learn more here about👉 Hair System Adhesive & Tape Guide

The answers to these questions are more important than the brand.

How Treat Project BV selects hair system brands & supplies

Treat Project does not work with a single house brand, but with a carefully curated assortment of specialized suppliers.

Selection is based on:

  • proven real-world performance
  • consistent product formulations
  • skin safety and wearing comfort
  • long-term availability (no short-lived hype products)

Products are only included when they:

  • complement each other functionally
  • fit realistic usage scenarios
  • are suitable for both beginners and experienced wearers

This prevents unnecessary switching between products or brands.

Why many users choose to buy their hair system supplies from Treat Project

For many users, it’s not one specific brand that matters most, but:

  • clarity
  • continuity
  • knowledge

Commonly mentioned reasons include:

  • all essential hair system supplies in one place
  • no marketing-only or rapidly changing products
  • clear explanations alongside the products

Learn more here about👉 Knowledge Center

This allows you to make choices based on understanding, not advertising.

Summary

The hair system market contains many names, but fewer real differences than often assumed.
By understanding what a product does — and when to use it — you make better and more sustainable choices.

In our comprehensive brand guide, you can learn more about the different suppliers and their specializations.