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How to Take Care of a Wig?

Last updated Sep 27, 2023

A proper way to maintain your wig can longer the life of it (service life from one year to two years). How to maintain your virgin human hair wig is the key. Here are some wig care tips from our U Natural Hair Day Program to keep your piece in the best possible condition.

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How to take care of your wig?

We gathered all these tips about how to take care of a wig from professionals and people who love wearing wigs.

How to store your wig?

how to store your wig

It is always best to store your wig away from any type of heat. Storing your wig away from heat is a vital key to the care of your wig especially if it is colored.

No one likes a dull wig!

Whenever you are not using a wig the proper way to store it is in a mannequin or a hook of some kind, so that it is in an upright position, and doesn't get tangled. Also, cover it to avoid dust. And here are some best ways to store your wig.

Now you may wonder how to store your wig while on the go. A secured container or freezer storage bag will help your wig maintenance while you travel.

How to wash a wig at home?

how to wash a wig at home

Pre-wash: Before shampooing, gently remove any tangles from your hair products. Always use a mild shampoo or one specifically formulated for chemically treated hair.

Shampoo: Do not soak. soaking might cause the hair to tangle. Once the hair is thoroughly wet, apply a small amount of shampoo; using your fingers, distribute the shampoo evenly throughout the hair.

Wash: Run the hair under warm (not hot) water. Gently work the shampoo into the hair, stroking downwards from the top to the ends. Do not twist, scrub or rub the hair.

how to comb a wig

Comb: While wet, gently comb the hair to remove tangles. Using a large toothed comb, move in a downward motion away from the clips and to the ends. Do not use a bristle brush on wet hair as it may pull out or break the hair.

Rinse: Rinse the 100 percent human hair wig under a gentle stream of cold water until no shampoo or suds remain. To avoid tangling, ensure the water flows from the cap to the ends of the hair. Remove the excess water by gently blotting it with a towel.

Condition: Apply a small amount of conditioner, using your fingers to evenly distribute it throughout the hair.

Dry: Hang to air dry, set in rollers, or use a blow dryer on a low setting, as desired. Your human hair products will not require washing as often as your own hair, wash only when they start to look dull and lifeless.

If you want to get more knowledge of how to wash human hair wigs, you can read this article to get more information.

How to style a wig?

how to style a wig

You can style, bleach, or color your 100 human hair wig as your own.

If you want added fullness as well, tease or back-comb and then smooth the surface hair over the teasing. Your custom human hair wig can be returned to its basic style by washing it and allowing it to air dry.

To completely restyle, we recommend taking your wig to a professional stylist.

You can style as desired:

· To straighten, take a 1-inch section starting at the roots and run a flat iron to the ends.

· To curl, wrap the hair around a curling iron and hold for 10 seconds, and release.

· If desired use hair spray on the final styled product.

We suggest:

avoid using too much chemicals on wig

When you need to style your wig, it is better if you take it to a professional, there are many salons that specialize in the care and styling of wigs. Remember that if you cut the hair on your wig, it won't grow back! So go to a salon and ask, there are many specialists that can help you. Here is our guide to style your wig.

Can you sleep in a wig?

can you sleep in a wig

If you want to sleep with your wig, here is some advice for you:

First, grab a satin pillowcase.

Second, secure your wig with either a satin bonnet and/or a silk scarf.

The grand theory behind these items and using them simultaneously is if your scarf or bonnet were to come off during the night, your satin pillowcase would be there to save the day.

Why should you care about your human hair wig?

Virgin hair wigs have many benefits for women, such as:

1. Styling Versatility. Many human hair wigs can be colored, permed, and styled just like your own hair.

2. Texture. Human hair wigs come in a variety of textures, so you can match your own hair texture very closely.

3. Longevity. With proper care, human hair wigs can last a year or more when worn daily.

4. Natural Look. Human hair wigs feel great and can look incredibly natural.Natural Weaving Hair helps you achieve a beautiful natural hairstyle.

Although they are more expensive than the synthetic varieties, but human hair wigs allow for a more natural appearance.Meanwhile, how long it lasts depends on your care.The better you do, the longer it will last.

This is the reason why should take care of a human hair wig.There are things you need to do to protect your investment and allow the wig to look good for years.

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