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Practice tips for wigs

How to properly care for them

By cinahairPublished 8 months ago 2 min read

This is a very common but easily overlooked problem. Many people find that the human hair wig they bought is very beautiful at first, but after a while, it starts to shed, get tangled, become frizzy, or even completely lose its original shape. Why? There may be two main reasons behind this: quality problems and improper maintenance.

Why does your Human Hair Wig shed hair and become frizzy?

1. The quality of the product itself is limited

Some low-priced human hair wigs are actually blended hair, that is, human hair + synthetic fiber, which has poor durability. For instance, synthetic wigs cannot be used with high-temperature tools and are prone to deformation and frizz. This leads to a shorter lifespan of wig wearing. Some human hair wigs are not processed, such as unsealed hair cuticles, which are easy to knot and fall off.

2. Not using the correct care method

Just as knitted sweaters need to be hand-washed and leather shoes need to be waxed, wigs also have "maintenance rules". Even if it is real human hair, if it is not cared for, it will quickly deform or become scrapped. Here are some tips about how to properly care for human hair wigs, especially for curly wigs.

✅ How to properly care for Human Hair Wigs? (Practical methods guide)

1. Wash regularly (every 5-10 times)

Wash gently with warm water and sulfate-free shampoo

Do not rub back and forth in the water to avoid tangles

Use moisturizing conditioner after shampooing, apply from the ends to the top, wait for 3-5 minutes, and rinse

✨ Tips: Deep conditioning can be done once a month to extend the life

2. Air dry / blow dry at low temperature

It is best to air dry naturally to avoid high temperature damage to the hair structure.

If you need to blow dry, use cold air or low temperature mode

You can use anti-frizz hair oil (such as Argan Oil) to reduce dryness

3. Protect when heat styling

Before using a flat iron or curling iron, you must first spray Heat Protectant Spray.

Use medium and low temperatures (≤150°C / 300°F), avoid high temperature directly burning the hair

Do not straighten/curl the same position repeatedly.

4. Store correctly

Put the wig on the wig stand/Wig Stand when not wearing it to keep its shape.

Avoid direct sunlight, humidity, and high temperature environment

If you need to store it for a long time, pack it in a breathable bag to avoid flattening

5. The combing method is critical

Use a wide-tooth comb to comb from the end of the hair upwards

Never pull hard on wet hair

Avoid frequent combing of dry hair, especially curly styles

Bonus tips: Create a long-lasting and natural wearing experience

Trimming the ends of the hair regularly (every 1-2 months)

Use styling spray to maintain curls and fluffy feeling

Clean the inner net/cap of the wig regularly to prevent oil accumulation

Summary: Maintenance = investment

Even high-end human hair wigs will be damaged quickly if they are not properly cared for. With the right method, your wig can:

last from 6 months to more than 1 year (or even longer)

always maintain a natural and shiny look

achieve various heat styling changes without damaging the hair

For your human hair wigs, whether glueless lace wigs or non lace wigs, they all require pretty maintenance to achieve better comfortable experiences. Human hair wigs, by their versatile styles, require more patience and care on their maintenance.

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