For whatever
reason you have decided to begin wearing a wig, human hair wigs are the most natural and durable fibers to make
wigs from although they are the most difficult to take care of since every time
you get them wet they lose the style just like your hair does. It is different
from synthetic wigs. While you can't
make them be exactly like your own hair with the proper care they can look
great and last for quiet sometime.
To achieve a
natural appearance and unique color variations, all human hair wigs are chemically
processed. To give your wig the longest life, it is very important to use
sulfate-free hair care products that are specifically made for chemically
processed hair. To wash your human hair wig, follow these steps:
- Detangle the wig
using a wig brush or comb. Start at the ends and work upwards to the
base of the cap.
- Rinse the wig in
cold water, with the water flowing in the same direction of the hair to
avoid tangling. Do not soak
your human hair wig in a basin. This will cause the hair to tangle
and mat together.
- Using your
fingertips and phosphate free shampoo specifically for human hair wigs,
distribute the shampoo evenly throughout the hair.
- Rinse with cold
water to remove shampoo. Rinse so that the water is flowing in the
same direction as the hair.
- Remove excess water
by gently patting with a towel. Do not wring or squeeze.
- Condition the wig
with wig conditioner, using your fingertips to distribute the conditioner
evenly throughout the hair.
- Remove the
conditioner by rinsing with cold water. To remove excess water, pat
gently with a soft towel. Do not squeeze or wring. Allow the
wig to air dry on a folding wig stand or a tall can of hairspray.
Make sure
you brush the hair daily and apply some leave-in conditioners to keep the hair
soft and moist. A good leave-in hair treatment can keep the hair from drying.
But remember not to put too much, otherwise, there will be a build up and make
the hair feel too heavy. If the hair feels too dry or heavy with too much hair
care products, you should wash the hair with good shampoo and conditioner. You
may apply products such as Bio-Silk Therapy to keep hair manageable.
You may
apply styling gel or mousse on wavy hair. Avoid hair products that contain
alcohol. Alcohol makes the hair dry. It is best to air dry the hair but you can
also blow-dry with low to medium heat. (Too much heat may damage/dry out the
hair.)
For the WET
& WAVE hair such as the French Refined and the European Wave, you may test
the wave by wetting a small portion away from the rest. Place the hair on a
desk, a small portion away from the rest, spray some water, and let it soak for
about 15 seconds. Hold the top of the hair while it is on the desk and gently
brush the wet portion from the bottom and watch it wave. Towel dry and scrunch
it to wave up more. Blondes / lighter / mixed colors go through more excessive
processing than darker colors. Therefore, the wave and condition may not be as
good.
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