How To Wash/Care Your Wig?

When it comes to human hair wigs, you want them to look their best. You know you have to wash and properly care for them, but it can be confusing to figure out the nuances of how often to wash them and what products to use.

To help you with your home wig care routine, we've listed all the do's and don'ts to make sure your wig looks its best. From explaining how to wash your wig at home to how to dry it, we've got you covered.

Should I wash my wig before I wear it?

Let's start at the beginning. You just bought a ready-made wig, now what?

Deciding whether or not to wash it before wearing it is really a personal choice.

It's important to remember that every time you wash your wig, you shorten its lifespan.

As a result, some women feel more comfortable wearing freshly washed wigs. Another option is a quick rinse rather than a full shampoo and condition.

How often should I wash my wig?

Deciding how often to wash your wig is a personal choice.

However, many women choose to wash their lace front wigs every one to two weeks.

If the hair starts to feel sticky or dry, it may be time to rinse the hair.

This may also be the case if the hair begins to lose volume or body. Remember, washing your wig can limit its lifespan, so you don't want to overwash it.

If you wear a wig cap and remove your wig before bed, you can reduce the amount of washing and care for it.

How To Wash/Care Your Wig?

1.When you wash the hair, Is better to brush it first. starting from the ends then up towards the roots until they are free of knots.

2.Use high-quality shampoo that is suitable for the hair type you are washing. Rinse your wig into warm water and wash for twice.

3.Then apply conditioner to the wig and keep it for about 5 minutes. Then wash it with cleaning water. Hair conditioner is very necessary every time when you wash your hair!

4.Blow dry the wig on your head if you are in a hurry. Please blow to 80% dry, then keep the rest 20% to naturally dry, by this way, it will keep your hair away from drying and frizzy! Be sure to use a low-heat setting so as not to damage the fibers.

5.When your wig is completely dry, you can spray some hair oil or leave-in conditioner to keep it in good state.

Notes: when you wash the hair, you can pour little hair care oil into warm water, and put the hair inside that warm water for 10 minutes around. The hair will be more silk and soft than before. Please don’t use hair oil everyday. Because hair oil may make your hair strands dry and hard!

How to Prolong Your Lace Wig's Lifespan

Now that you know how to care for your wig at home, our hair will continue to look vibrant, but there are other ways to extend its lifespan.

When you are not wearing your wig, you can put it on a wig stand.

This helps keep the wig structured and prevents it from getting tangled in hot water, saltwater and chlorine to prevent any damage to your hair.

Remember the tools you use to make your wig. Depending on the style and texture, you may not want to use a heated styling tool as a curler or straightener. When in doubt, be gentle with your wig

The more careful and gentle you are with a human hair wig, the longer it will last.