Human Hair Wigs and Toppers can be life changing, especially when we’ve experienced any level of hair loss. Instantly they transform our hair, bringing with it renewed confidence and happiness with the way we look and feel. Choosing to go with a human hair option is always going to be a good one in the long run. Human hair options last longer and by far look the most realistic.
Now it’s time to really enjoy our investment and get the most value we can from our human hair wigs and toppers. Here’s a few ideas on how you can ensure you get the best value, longest life and most enjoyment from your human hair wig and toppers.
TIP ONE - Give her lots of conditioner at wash time
As a general rule we recommend washing your piece every three weeks if you’re wearing it every day. If you’re wearing your piece every now and again, you may like to stretch it out and give her a wash every 4-6 weeks.
The MOST important part of your wash sequence is the conditioning. To best nourish and feed the hair fibres of your wig and toppers, ALWAYS use LOTS of conditioner. Leave the conditioner in for a few minutes to allow the fibres to soak up as much goodness as possible and then rinse completely before drying on a mannequin head
Definitely opt for using the recommended supplier products over other options as these will be specifically designed for wearable hair.
TIP TWO - Always smooth the fibres with heat after washing
To bring your human hair topper or wig back to how she looked when you purchased her, always run a heating tool through the piece after she has air dried. This seals the fibres and smooths. Remember any style you give to the piece at this time will stay in place until you run heat through again or wash her.
Changing the style up for your wigs and toppers helps to keep it a little bit more interesting rather than keeping the same look every time. Experiment and change the style up – you’ll feel like you have a new wig every time!
TIP THREE - Change the highlights / low lights
Adding in face framing highlights, or darkening a root can make your wig look entirely different and feel like you have a new wig every time. The colour powders are so easy and effective. The colour will stay in place until the next wash too. So you’ll have your new look ready to go for weeks. Something as simple as adding in light highlights or darkening a blonde with some low lights is fun and very effective. Change your look, keep it fresh and experiment with different versions of your wig.
TIP FOUR - Take Care Of Your Wig
It may seem like a no brainer – but it is easy to get a little relaxed with how we care for our wig or topper and treat it after a bit of time having her. Treat your wig and toppers as the masterful creating that they are. Be careful not to place glasses on top of your head, running the risk of pulling out fibres. Don’t ever be tempted to sleep with your hair on, this is definitely a NO GO ZONE – the fibres tangle and get pulled while you sleep. Keep out of full sunshine for lengthy periods as this does affect the colour of your wig and toppers. Help your wig and toppers give you the longest life possible by giving a little through to how you’re treating them. Oh and always place your wigs onto a head when you’re not using them.
TIP 5 - Have a second wig/synthetic wig for outdoor activities
If you’re a fun loving outdoor kinda person, then this tip is for you! Rather than wearing your beautiful human hair wig to the beach/poolside or playing sports/going to the gym with her on, have an old wig or purchase a synthetic wig you can wear on these occasions.
The great thing about synthetic wigs is that they dry exactly the same every time, just comb her through a little more often that a human hair so any tangles don’t form.
