Things You Should NOT Do When Wearing Your Wig
Things You Should NEVER Do When Wearing Your Wig
Shampoo with regular shampoo or styling products
Human hair care products can have damaging chemicals and effects on your synthetic fibers.
To make sure your wig last as long as possible make sure you always use hair care products that are specifically made to be used on wigs.
Use a curling iron or blow dryer
Heat tools can completely ruin a synthetic hair wig (unless you're wearing a heat friendly synthetic wig.)
Heat tools have a negative effect on human hair wigs, too. Why? While hair that grows from your scalp is naturally lubricated with hydrating oils, wig caps don’t produce that same kind of moisture. Heat tools are extra-abrasive to the delicate strands of natural hair wigs and can cause permanent damage.
If you have a heat friendly synthetic or a human hair wig use the lowest possible setting that gives you the desired look.
We offer a class on how to use heat on your heat friendly styles.
Brush with a regular brush.
Regular brushes and combs are highly aggressive. Regular brushes and combs stretch the fibers and permanently damage a wig’s delicate strands. Not only does that disrupt the integrity of the style, it can cause hair to fall out of the wig.Opt for a wide tooth comb or wig brush.
Put Your Wig on a Styrofoam head.
Wigs are designed to provide the perfect fit - not too loose, not too tight. However, forcing a wig onto a Styrofoam head stretches the cap and damages the cap. Place it on an open air wig stand, which’ll help your wig maintain its designated shape without changing the size or style. This also allows it to air out and dry after washing.
Scrub when washing or drying
A wig’s intricate construction can come undone if you use too much force. Instead of scrubbing gently soak for about 10min. Don’t wring it out when you’re through - instead, pat it with a towel then hang it on a wig stand to air dry.
Swim in your wig
Chlorine and saltwater are both bad for your wig. While chlorine is packed with disinfectants that strip hair of its silky sheen, saltwater draws moisture out of hair, leaving it brittle and dry. Whether you’ve got natural hair or the finely engineered shine of a wig, you should avoid exposing your wig to underwater activities.
Barbecue and campfires
Exposed to extreme bursts of heat can melt your wig. While human hair wigs won’t melt, they can become singed, frizzy, and brittle, when exposed to heat. Synthetic wigs, on the other hand, can melt. Try to avoid pots of boiling water, smoky grills, and dishwashers immediately after the dry cycle. Ovens are the #1 melter of wigs that we see.
While wearing your wig ask someone to help. If you do accidentally damage your wig please contact us. We may be able to refurbish your wig.
