The first thing you have to do for Human Hair or Synthetic Wigs is to use the proper shampoo and conditioner: Do not wash your wigs yneed.co.uk with shampoos that contain harsh chemicals or a high ph-balance. A mild, not-stripping shampoo and both products should be sulfate-free. Use salon brand moisturizing shampoos that are infused with vitamins herbs and that have a low-ph balance. Normal healthy hair has a ph-balance of 4.5 – 5.5, so buy a shampoo that's within that range or a little below it. Some shampoos have a very high ph-balance, which will damage the hair. We use Wella Brilliance shampoo and conditioner for human hair wigs.
For the synthetic wigs, we use Pantene shampoo and conditioner as this contains silicone which is good for the synthetic. It will also help to keep the colour and style of your wig sharp and looking its best.
We set the wig on a head for human hair wigs (not synthetic ones) and shampoo it on the head so that it keeps its shape. When you wash the wig, do not rub too hard and work in a downward motion. You have to run your fingers through it like a comb as you go. Never squeeze or wring your wig. You rinse it under lukewarm running water.
Only towel dry it. You have to be gentle. Never rub the hair as you would with naturally growing hair as to do so would cause a tangling of the hair roots at the base and undoubtedly breakage of hair would occur as you tried to comb it free.
Having now taken out the excess water, open the towel carefully and use a wide tooth comb to gently comb the hair from tips working towards the roots.
How often you're shampooing depends on how often you're wearing your wig. If you're not exercising in it and not putting a ton of products in it that are building up and you're taking it off to go to sleep at night, you shouldn't be washing it more than every 3 to 5 weeks. If the wig is being worn every day, then wash once every 3 weeks. If you were the wig only a couple of time a week then wash every 4 to 5 weeks.
To help with the styling, you can use for human hair wigs using specific hair reconstruct/moisture additive products at this time. They assist in minimizing breakage, tangling or hair loss. Allow the hair to semi dry naturally before actually styling the hair. You will find it easier and the hair will be less likely to tangle at that time. For human hair wigs we use the Wella Professionals Thermal Image Spray.
For Synthetic wigs: Don't use hairspray on your wig. Mousse or lightweight styling products work well. In fact, no products are really needed. We use oil and Wella Professionals Shimmer Delight to put some shine in the synthetic wigs.
So, do not use overuse hair products. Adding too much hair products to your wig will lead to a messy, clunky build-up. Excessive use of oils, mousse, gels, and other hair products will cause the hair to tangle, matte, and make the hair look unclean, limp and dull.