WIG CARE GUIDE & HAIR WIG MAINTENANCE
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Proper wig care and upkeep will help
your hair wig last for years. Also, your
wig will stay attractive and comfortable.
Here are some easy hair wig
maintenance tips:
Storing your wig:
When you take your hair wig
out of the package, store it on
a wig stand (or “head
Styrofoam head form”) to keep
the wigs shape. Smooth out
straight hair or lift up the curls
with a wire brush or pick. Use
a hair net to cover the hair
wig. This will holds the style
without matting. Don’t store
your wig near heat (radiators,
vents), humidity (showers), or
dusty areas.
Washing your hair wig
Washing your hair wig
depends on how much you
use your hair wig. A hair wig
should be washed
approximately 6–8 wearings in
warm weather or after every
12–15 wearings in cooler
weather. Note: If you have an
active lifestyle, use heavy
hairspray, or live in a high
humid or poor air quality
climate, you should wash your
hair wig at least once a week
to remove excess perspiration
and dirt.
Before washing your hair wig,
smooth a straight wig or fluff a
curly wig gently and
completely with a wire brush
or pick. Add a cap of wig
shampoo or baby shampoo to
a basin of cool (never hot)
water. Immerse wig gently and
soak for two minutes. Rinse
well by swishing in clean, cool
water. Carefully squeeze out
excess without twisting. For
extra shine and softness,
apply wig conditioner and
leave on for five minutes.
Rinse again well in clean, cool
water. Carefully, squeeze out
excess without twisting.
Drying
After washing your hair wig,
use your fingers to tightly
squeeze each curl on curly
styles while wig is still wet. On
both straight and curly styles,
gently towel blot to remove
excess water. Let wig air-dry
on a clean, dry towel or a wire
head form that allows air
circulation. Do not set the wig
stand near heat or in direct
sunlight. Never use blow
dryers or other heat
appliances on synthetic wigs.
Also, be sure not to comb,
brush or pick a wet wig unless
you are completely restyling it.
As the wig dries, shake it out
periodically to speed drying.
Once fully dry, style normally.
Wearing
Once you feel comfortable
wearing your wig, it’s easy to
go about your daily activities.
Please remember to avoid
high levels of heat — such as
quickly opening an oven door
— on synthetic wigs.