First time gluing down a synthetic lacefront to wear out, need advice

Hi! I've worn wigs before for cosplay but have little experience with lacefront wigs, and even less to zero experience gluing them down. I know I definitely left too much lace attached before gluing down. Any other tips? Method: slicked natural hair back with gel and blow dried. No wig cap because I get headaches very easily. Washed face and applied a small amount of isopropyl alcohol along hairline with qtip to remove excess oil. Applied got2b hairspray and smoothed down with rat tail comb. Applied heat with blow drier to quicken drying/make tacky. Tried to blend using a couple different makeup products and translucent powder.