10 Expert Wig Care Tips: Keep Your Wig Looking Fabulous

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Discover essential wig care tips from the pros. Learn how to wash, style, store, and extend the life of your wig. Achieve a flawless look with expert advice.

  1. 10 Essential Wig Care Tips

Tip 1: Gentle Washing

Proper rinsing is essential to prevent residue buildup, which can weigh down the wig and affect its appearance and comfort.

To begin, gently wet your wig under lukewarm water. Avoid using hot water, as it can potentially damage synthetic fibres and alter the texture or colour of human hair wigs. Properly saturating the wig prepares it for the cleansing process and helps remove surface dirt and residues effectively.

Next, dispense a small amount of wig shampoo into your palms. Lather the shampoo gently to create a mild foam. Distribute the shampoo evenly throughout the wig, focusing on the cap and strands. Avoid excessive rubbing or scrubbing, as this can lead to tangling or damage to the fibres.

Using your fingertips, perform a gentle massage to cleanse the wig’s cap and strands thoroughly. This massage technique helps loosen dirt, oils, and product buildup without compromising the integrity of the wig’s fibres. Pay attention to areas where dirt and residue accumulate, ensuring a comprehensive cleanse.

Once the shampoo has been evenly distributed and massaged into the wig, rinse it thoroughly under cool water. Continue rinsing until all traces of shampoo are entirely removed from the wig. After rinsing, conduct a final inspection of the wig to ensure it has been thoroughly cleaned.

Tip 2: Conditioning is Key

It is generally recommended to use a conditioner when caring for a wig. Wigs, whether made of synthetic or human hair, can become dry and tangled over time, just like natural hair. Using a quality conditioner helps to moisturize the wig fibers, prevent tangles, and keep the wig looking and feeling soft and manageable. When selecting a conditioner for a wig, look for one that is specifically formulated for wigs or synthetic hair. These conditioners are designed to provide the right level of moisture and conditioning without weighing down the wig.

recommended to use a conditioner when caring for a wig

Tip 3: Detangling with Care

A great way to remove tangles from a wig is to use a mixture of fabric softener and water. Combine one part fabric softener with 4 parts water in a spray bottle to help to detangle a synthetic hair wig. For human hair wigs, substitute the fabric softener for conditioner. Shake up your mixture and mist it over the hair, combing out tangles. Once your wig is silky smooth again, place it on a wig stand to dry.

Tip 4: Choose the Right Products

Choosing the right wig care products is crucial for keeping your wigs looking their best. Consider the material of your wig when selecting care products, and opt for gentle shampoos and nourishing conditioners. Additionally, wig-specific detangling sprays and heat protectant sprays (for synthetic wigs) can be incredibly helpful. Using wig-specific styling gels and investing in a high-quality wig brush completes the care routine for your wig. With these expert recommendations, you’ll be equipped to choose the right wig care products and ensure the longevity and beauty of your wigs.

Tip 5: Drying Gently

Allow wig to dry on wig stand (do not place wet wig on a mannequin head, this may stretch out the wig cap)

To restyle your wig, you may use a curling iron or blow dryer on low heat settings

Tip 6: Proper Storage

Be sure to store your wigs away from curious children or pets; cats love to play with wig hair! The best way to store wigs is to make sure they stay dry and cool to keep them in the best condition – inside a wardrobe is a great choice.

Tip 7: Avoid Heat Styling (for synthetic wigs)

The general rule for traditional synthetic wigs is to avoid high heat. These fibers aren’t made to tolerate the heat from blow dryers, curling irons, or flat irons, and could be damaged beyond repair if exposed to such styling tools.

However, innovation has led to the creation of heat-friendly synthetic wigs. These can handle lower temperatures, allowing for some styling flexibility. If you have a heat-friendly synthetic wig, always check the maximum heat it can handle before styling.

Tip 8: Regular Brushing

Beside using the right brush, we recommend all wig owners follow a few simple rules when brushing a wig. Our biggest tip for brushing a wig is to take your time and be gentle. Real human hair wigs are more delicate than your natural hair, so patience is a virtue in regard to them.

Never brush a synthetic or human hair wig when it’s wet because doing so can damage the fibers or loosen the connections at the base.

Essentially, a wig is most vulnerable when it’s wet. Place the wig on a stand before you brush it to retain its shape. Then, brush it with a downward motion, beginning at the bottom of the wig.

Brush the bottom section before moving up, dealing with 1 to 1.5-inch sections at a time. By doing so, you decrease stress on any knots and reduce breakage. Only use your fingers, never a comb or brush, to separate curls.

If you have any questions about the best type of brush to use for your wig, please contact Gugu Hair for any of your wig related questions here.

Tip 9: Protect from Sunlight

When you’re outdoors, wear a hat or scarf to shade your wig from the sun’s rays. You can also use a wig spray or conditioner with UV protection to help shield your wig from the damaging effects of the sun. Additionally, be sure to store your wig in a cool, dry place when you’re not wearing it.

Tip 10: Professional Cleaning

To keep your wig as smooth as it was originally, take care to clean it carefully with the techniques suggested by our experts above.

For more information, please contact us for the best solution for you.

2. Common Wig Care Mistakes to Avoid

  • Wash your wig regularly
  • Ignoring wig cap construction
  • Not securing your wig
  • Misusing wig tape
  • Sitting the wig too far forward
  • Wrong size wig
  • Adding no product to your wig
  • Cutting off too much lace
  • Excessive heat

Wig Care Mistakes

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