One of the keys to making your wigs and hairpieces look great, and for longer, is through proper care. Love your hair & it will love you back! Here are tips to help guide the washing, conditioning & styling of your alternative hair.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Wig stand
Wide-tooth comb
Synthetic or human hair shampoo
Synthetic or human hair conditioner
Towel
Step 1: Detangle
Step 2: Rinse
Before you wash, make sure you carefully detangle the hair using a wide tooth comb. Start from ends and work toward the root to decrease shedding.
Use lukewarm water and rinse from roots to ends. Do not soak or rub as this can lead to tangling. Tip: If your wig is curly, try leaving the hairnet on.
Step 3: Shampoo
Step 4a: Condition Synthetic Hair
Loosen shampoo in your hands and work through the hair. Distribute a small amount of shampoo evenly throughout the hair. Tip: Use circular motions to clean the cap.
Spray leave-in conditioner from the mid-shaft to the ends. Tip: Avoid the root or knots.
Step 4b: Condition Human Hair
Step 5: Rinse
Leave in for a few minutes before rinsing. Do NOT apply conditioner to the root. By applying conditioner to the roots, the product will undo the knots in the cap and cause loss of fibre. Tip: If dry or damaged, use a deep conditioner.
Let lukewarm water flow in the same direction of the hair to avoid tangling. Squeeze and press the hair; do NOT wring. Tip: Towel blot to remove excess water
Step 6a: Dry Synthetic Hair
Step 6a: Dry Human Hair
Air dry on a folding wig stand. Tip: Gently part the hair with a comb before the wig dries.
Blow dry about 80% and then round brush blow dry until smooth.