Okay, girls, this is serious! Wigs are no joke! It is a serious investment and you do not want to toss it around your house over a silly mental breakdown. Also, that break up or that briefing in the morning is not worth ripping off the weave or wig of your head with all the glue tearing a piece of your scalp.
So, if you want to learn more about human hair wig maintenance, tag along, cause this is about to get interesting.
Extend the Lifespan of Your Human Hair Wig
Wig care is no joke and trust us, we have heard some scary stories of how people have messed up their wigs on a whole new level.
Yes, we are talking about some individuals who thought they could wear their wigs while showering. It's not a bad idea if you think about it… but the aftercare is where they went terribly wrong. Imagine spending thousands of dollars or rupees on a wig that is made out of 100% human hair, which almost costs you a kidney, only to wear it wet to bed and wake up like a banshee in the morning.
Yep, you read that right!
Anyways keeping all the horror stories aside about human hair wig maintenance, let's give you an idea of how you can increase your wigs lifespan.
But First Things First let's understand…
WHAT ARE HUMAN HAIR WIGS?
You are reading this article because you already know the very definition of wigs. But let's give you a better understanding of what exactly are human hair wigs and why they are worth a kidney.
One, they are made out of 100% human hair that is ethically collected from a donor. Secondly, unlike their counterparts, synthetic wigs, these human hair wigs and even human hair extensions offer a natural look as if they were your hair on your scalp. These wigs have different bases, which match almost all types of scalp tones and shades. This makes it a popular choice amongst many hairstylists, people with severe hair loss problems and also among those who just want a different look every day.
Third, they are almost indistinguishable from natural hair and also prove to be a way the tile and excellent option especially when you want to style your hair.
Lastly, human hair wigs are worth every penny because you can care for them just like how you care for your natural hair, and you can style them like how you style your natural hair. This means that you can colour it, straighten it, or even dye it; but with caution.
So if you haven't ordered your pair of human hair extensions or human hair wigs from us yet, you are missing out big time!
Now let’s get down to brass tacks!
There are 5 easy ways you can extend your wig’s lifespan. With these few steps, you can maintain your wig and keep it as fresh as the day you first got it.
Top 5 Steps To Human Hair Wig Maintenance
1. How often must you wash your human hair wig?
The ideal number of times is close to around 7 to 10 wears. Washing your human hair wig every other day is a very bad idea as it can destroy the Lays of your human hair wig and permanently damage the entire wig.
Since human hair wigs require a lot of moisture, it is always a good idea to use mild shampoos and conditioners that are free of any kind of paraben or sulphates. This not only destroys the hair but also makes it rough, frizzy and dry.
Another thing to keep in mind about wig care is that you must only apply the shampoo or the conditioner from the mid-shaft to the ends. And whenever you are hand washing your human hair wigs remember never to rigorously wash the lace or the hair on the wig. Chances are you could not all the hair up and the clips can also get entangled with the hair or with the lace and it can rip the entire wig apart.
Post-washing your human hair wig, an essential tip in human wig maintenance is to always remember to air dry your human hair wigs on a hanger or a wig stand.
You can use your blow dryer on a minimal heat setting on your human hair wigs as they are heat resistant, but keep in mind that extreme heat conditions or heat styling on your human hair wigs can destroy the texture of the hair and make it very brittle and damage it completely.
Last but not least use a heat protectant hairspray and follow this particular routine specifically and make sure that you are gentle with your human hair wig detangling the hair on it before washing it.
2. What goes into preparing your human hair wig before you begin washing it?
Wig care includes the usage of particular hair brushes and combs. Whenever you prepare your human hair wigs for a wash remember to always detangle your wix with a wide tooth comb or with your fingers. Using a fine-toothed comb on noted hair wigs can break the hair or cause the hair to fall off from the wig. That's another kind of hair fall that hit a new low.
Do not use a dense brush or a brush with sharp bristles. This can damage the base of your human hair wig. Now if you are someone who uses a lot of hair serums on your natural hair as well as your human hair wigs remember to remove any kind of product that is stuck on the base of your human hair wigs.
Sometimes, thoroughly washing your wigs may not take out the serum remnants and can irritate the scalp.
3. How do you style your human hair Wig?
If you are somebody in an active lifestyle and you have to be in places and a lot of styling goes into your hair as well as your wig, then it's always good to use heat protectant sprays on your human hair wigs.
As we mentioned earlier excessive heat styling can destroy the texture of your hair on the wigs and make it look dry and dull and it can also strip off its colour.
When it comes to curling a straight-hair wig be sure to use the curling iron and make sure that you wrap the hair around it and hold it only for 10 seconds or less before releasing it.
If you keep it for more than 10 seconds there is a very good chance your hair can burn and the hair can just break into two pieces and that's not a very good feeling isn't it?
4. What is the ideal temperature to wash your human hair wigs?
Lukewarm water or cold water are ideal temperatures of water for you to wash your human hair wig as well as your natural hair.
When your water is extremely hot and if you’re washing your hair under these conditions you can damage the shaft on your hair as well as even destroy the cuticles on your natural hair.
When you use cool water it protects the hair and also when you use conditioner on your hair, the effect cold water has on your hair and the wig is long-lasting in comparison to piping hot water.
5. What kind of oils are best for human hair wigs?
When we are talking about wig care and oils that you use to maintain wig lifespan, Oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, argan oil and castor oil.
These oils help retain moisture and preserve the shine of the hair. But beware, excessive oiling of hair will require more shampoo and warmer water to wash off all the grease. So, remember to always use 1 to 2 tablespoons per wash. The same goes for your natural hair.
Bonus tip!
Now the heat is on, and we would all love a swim in the pool. But swimming around in pools means exposure to chlorinated water. Now this is extremely harsh for your hair and the wig.
So, what do we do?
We advise you to take off your wig when you go for a dip in the pool.
Full lace wigs and the chemicals and germs in the water can destroy the hair’s texture and make it rough and brittle. But if you do decide to take a swim or accidentally have your wigs on while swimming; just remember to immediately use a hair mask and nourishing oils to preserve the lace on the wig and the hair.
The best thing you can do to salvage your chlorine-destroyed human hair wigs is to use an overnight hair mask on your hair as well as your wig.
Conclusion
All in all, human hair wigs are an asset, an investment of sorts with regular care and human hair wig maintenance, you can expand the lifespan of your wigs and keep them brand new, every time you wear them.
Follow these tips religiously for full, livelier and bouncier hair.
