Owning a wig or several wigs means you also need to take care of them. Whether you wear them for medical reasons, aesthetics or just for the love of wigs, you want them to last as long as possible.
Taking care of your wig will do just that as it will extend the lifespan as well as keep it looking great.
And the good news is that proper wig care is easy. Long, short, or just a small piece, let's take a look at some tips for proper wig care.
Look After me and i'll make you stand out from the crowd. Follow these simple care instructions below.
Gently comb or brush. This should be done everyday to get the tangles out. Because the material is plastic-based, a knot or tangle will cause the hair to hold the bend.
Using a wide-tooth comb or brush, give the wig a good combing after each use. Don't pull or stretch the wig, as it will ruin the fibers.
Use cold water for washing your wig as hot water will damage the synthetic hair. Fill a bowl or the sink with cold water and add a capful of mild sulphate free shampoo. Gently wash the wig, the fibers and the inner cap/base.
Don't rub or twist the wig. Be careful with the base, especially where there are any hand-tied parts to the wig. Once you have washed the wig, rinse it out. You can do this in another bowl, a sink full of cold clear water, or just under the tap.
Once the wig is rinsed and no more shampoo is present, gently pat dry the wig. Never wring or twist it as this can cause a lot of damage. Adding conditioner afterwards helps keep the fibers soft and natural looking. Add a capful of conditioner to a bowl of cold water, do not add the conditioner directly to the wig.
Condition the hair only and try to keep it away from the cap or base as this can cause the fibers to dissolve and loosen up. Rinse it out completely.
As an alternative, you can also use a spray conditioner
Pat the wig dry or place it in between two towels or a folded towel to absorb most of the water. Friction is no good for any wig real or synthetic and it's not good for your own hair either. Gently wring it out or rub or squeeze it as this can cause a lot of damage.
Then, shake the wig gentle to allow it to regain its styled shape. Place the wig on your wig stand, over a large jar.
Let the wig dry before naturally before you place it in storage or put it away.
The wig bounce back and will return to its styled form.
As with all types of hair, human or synthetic het styling and direct sunlight can damage the hair. Be sure to keep the wigs out of the heat and direct sunlight as this can reduce the lifespan.
You can use heat tools on the synthetic wigs but no more that 230 degrees. Again keep heat styling to a minimum as this will reduce the life span of the wig and over time it will become dry.
Steaming is the best option, it can bring a tired worn our matted wig back to life however if you steam or use a heated tool on a styled wig for example a curly or wavy wig then you will lose that original style.
You need to store them properly. Additionally, if you travel, you need to be able to transport them without damage.
You need to store them properly. Additionally, if you travel, you need to be able to transport them without damage and allow the wig to keep its shape.
If you don't have space or wig stands, our wigs come in a custom satin bag to prevent friction. Simply pop them back in the bag carefully folded and pop them in your closet or drawer and out of direct sunlight. Make sure there is nothing heavy on top of them as this can cause damage.
Wash your wig once a month for everyday use or after 25 wears, or as needed.
Always use sulfate-free care products formulated
for chemically processed hair to wash and style your human hair wigs to keep the hair soft and manageable.
Never use hot water when washing, as it may loosen the wig construction
Use a leave in spray conditioner or silicone spray to keep the locks silky smooth
If you have a curly or wavy piece, use a wide tooth comb rather than a paddle brush
Comb after every use, store it well and comb again before wearing again
Use a hair perfume for that head turning scent everytime you walk by or the wind blows through your hair