By caring for a wig, you can significantly extend its service life and preserve its original external data for a long time. Caring for him includes three main stages: cleaning (washing), combing and storage. When performing procedures, it is important to take into account the characteristics of the material from which the wig was made.

Thoroughly clean and wash

4. Shampoo residue is washed off with cold water.

5. Gently blot the wig with a towel, placing it on it like a wool sweater and leaving it like that for 15-30 minutes. At this stage, it is good to apply a leave-in conditioner on the strands.

6. Hang the wig to dry outdoors, without using it. It is advisable to use a special stand-head or hanger. Do not dry the wig in extreme heat or in the open sun, which will lead to loss of color and shine of the curls.

7. After drying, the wig is gently shaken several times and given its original shape.

If necessary, the washing procedure is repeated according to the same scheme. If during drying you want to slightly correct the shape of the wig, then it is better to do it manually, without using a comb or brush. Usually, artificial strands, like natural ones, dry for at least 10 hours.

Gently comb

After the wig has dried thoroughly, it can be combed. By the way, this must be done after each use in order to prevent tangled hair. It is necessary to carefully comb out each strand in turn, starting from the bottom. For convenience, hairpins or invisibles are useful. Do not pull too hard and pull out tangled knots. It is better to carefully disassemble them with your fingers through the hair.

If the wig is difficult to comb, then use a special spray. And in critical cases, small scissors will come in handy, with which you can cut off part of the hairs in a tangled bundle to make it easier to dissolve. After the end of the procedure, you should put the wig on your head and comb it again, giving it the final shape and volume. All kinds of perms of synthetic strands (use, irons or curling irons) are strictly prohibited. With a wig out natural hair such procedures are possible.

We carefully store

It is advisable to store the wig with a special hair net put on it. If there are long strands, they need to be combined into, gently roll it into a ball and in this position lay it in the grid. Do not twist it too much, unless a certain hairstyle requires it. Don't hide your wig deep in a closet or nightstand. For better preservation, he needs a constant supply of air. The best way for its placement - special hangers, the upper corner of the mirror or the head of a mannequin (bust).

Keep your wig away from south facing windows that constantly reflect hot, Sun rays. In the hope of keeping it dust free, don't put it in a plastic bag. You can just cover it light handkerchief or a scarf. It is important that the room where the wig is stored is dry, slightly cool, free of dust and mold.

Let artificial hair never be the same as natural hair, you need to take care of them with no less care. Synthetic wigs must be stored on a mannequin so that they do not deform and in no case should they be subjected to heat treatment. In this regard, many are interested in whether it is possible to wash a wig.

The answer to it is not only possible, but also necessary. With regular wear, dirt can also accumulate in a wig, so there is no one-size-fits-all advice on how often to wash a synthetic wig. It will have to be cleaned every two to three months, or even more often - it all depends on the materials from which the wig is made and on the intensity of wearing.

Now let's move on to the main thing, namely how to properly wash a wig.

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There is no difficulty in washing a wig. First you need to prepare it: comb it with a rare comb or fingers to remove all tangled places.

Then we take a basin, fill it with warm, but not hot water, add shampoo and lather. Shampoo should be taken gentle - for children, for colored or dry hair. Immerse the wig together with the base under water and leave for 15 minutes. In this case, it is better not to rub the wig and do not touch it at all!

Then wash off detergent: To do this, immerse the wig several times in clean, slightly warm water. You can add a little conditioner or a special antistatic agent (if required) to the water, leave the wig for a quarter of an hour in this solution, and then rinse again.

Dry gently

The wig needs to be rid of excess moisture. To do this, we wet it paper napkins or towels made from natural materials. Never twist your wig!

We put the wig on a special stand (if not, a glass jar of a suitable size will do) and leave it to dry completely. You can not dry it with a hot hair dryer and comb it. You can wind curls on ordinary curlers, but this is usually not required, since artificial hair holds its shape well.

When the wig is dry, it will need to be shaken and brushed.

Many women wear wigs. Wigs can make your hair look stunning and your look unique.

A good wig should ideally “sit” on your head, be as light as possible, allowing you to open your ear and forehead, and your hair should be of the color and texture you initially need. Keeping a wig in good condition is not easy. Hair tends to be inconsistent and to fall.
Here are some tips for caring for your wig:

Wigs with synthetic hair
We comb wigs with synthetic hair delicately with a sparse brush or comb. Curled hair is not combed, but stacked with fingers. Before dressing, you can sprinkle with a nourishing spray. This will additionally protect the hair from being electrolyzed from below, clinging to clothes, and falling into tangles. The nourishing spray keeps "your" hair alive.

Wigs should be washed in warm water (25°C) with hair shampoo. For two liters of water, take 4 caps of shampoo. Lower the wig for 5 minutes. Once removed, rinse gently in cold water (not running!). The wig can be dried with a towel. Do not blow dry, comb wet hair. Synthetic hair must not be twisted or curled.

Natural hair wigs
We comb wigs with natural hair carefully. It is better if it is a rare comb sold with a wig. Comb always in the direction of hair styling. Natural hair can be twisted on curlers. You can easily moisturize before styling.
Natural wigs are best washed in a professional cleaner once every few months. Washing at home is best done on a shape that follows the shape of the head. When washing, do not turn the wig inside out. It is better to use shampoo for dry and delicate hair. We apply shampoo on the palms and transfer it to the hair, in the direction with their growth. Rinse with warm water. Then dry with a towel. We apply a nourishing agent and rinse thoroughly after 15 minutes. Then we dry the hair in a towel and then leave it to dry completely.

Caring for human hair wigs is similar to caring for a person's own hair.
When washing a wig, it is necessary to use high-quality detergents and other products, as well as to show respect for the product itself.
human hair, unlike synthetic fiber, are not subject to wear from friction and from exposure to high temperatures. It is more flexible and elastic material.

Wash preparation. Gently comb the hair of the wig and remove any knots, as this will be very difficult to do after washing.
The washing up. Wash the wig gently in lukewarm water. Focus on the forehead area of ​​the wig as it can be heavily soiled.
Rinsing. Rinse should be done in cold water, pouring in the direction from the roots to the ends of the hair.
Drying. Wrap the wet wig in a towel and gently wring out. Dry on a towel at room temperature.
Laying. Only the hair of a dry wig can be combed and styled. When combing, avoid contact of the comb with the base of the wig cap. Comb gently from the roots to the ends of the hair.

Wig Care Tips
Products need to be washed 1 time in 2-3 months.
1. Fill the container with warm water.
2. Add a neutral shampoo, and soak the product for 10 minutes.
3. Rinse with cool water.
4. Add any fabric softener (such as Lenor), and rinse
in him. The product will be less electrified and comb better.
5. Wrap in a terry towel and wring out lightly. By no means
twist it!
6. Dry the wig or hairpiece on a towel, naturally until completely dry. If the wig/chignon is long or curly, sort the hair with your hands.
7. Combing and giving the desired shape is possible only after the product has completely dried.

Tips for caring for natural hair products.
1. Thoroughly but gently comb the product with a comb.
2. Moisten hair with warm water and apply shampoo from roots to ends.
3. Rinse your hair in warm water several times until the shampoo is completely removed.
4. Apply conditioner or balm from roots to ends. If necessary, rinse off the conditioner or balm with warm water.
5. Wrap the product in a towel and use it to remove excess water.
6. Dry your hair at room temperature or with a regular hair dryer.
Natural hair can be curled with thermal curlers, dyed and permed!

Knowing about how to care for artificial hair, you can significantly extend their "life". These rules can be divided into three groups:

• the washing up;
• combing;
• storage.

At the same time, at each of the above stages, it is necessary to take into account the raw materials from which the artificial hair is made. But first things first.

How to care for your synthetic hair wig and chignon: wash

Wigs and hairpieces get dirty just as much as natural hair. The only difference is that they need to be washed a little less often. As for the specific frequency of this procedure, it depends on the following factors:

1. Wear time.
2. The level of air humidity.
3. Places of wearing (indoor or street).
4. Lengths.

Synthetic hair should be washed after ten uses. Use for this regular shampoos not recommended: the components included in their composition can cause irreparable damage to the wig and hairpiece. It is best to give preference to products specially created for the care of artificial hair. We must not forget about the water. It needs to be softened up. You can do this in two ways:

• boiled;
• adding soda at the rate of 2 tsp. per 1 liter.

The washing process artificial hair as follows:

1. Pour pre-prepared water into the sink or basin and dilute a little shampoo in it.
2. A wig or hairpiece is lowered there and left for about 7 minutes so that the active substances of the product soak it.
3. Rinse it carefully. Do not rub, even if there are traces of powder or lipstick. Remove them with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
4. The remains of the product are washed off with water.
5. They blot the wig or hairpiece with a towel, then put it on it and carefully straighten it. You can also apply a leave-in conditioner.
6. Leave to dry. It is best to do this, of course, on a stand. But if it is not there, then the wig or hairpiece is simply left in the open air. Using a hairdryer, putting artificial hair in the sun is not recommended - they can lose their color and shine.

Complete drying time is 8 to 10 hours. If necessary, the described steps are repeated.

Combing the wig and chignon of artificial hair

After the artificial hair is completely dry, it must be combed. By the way, this should be done after each putting on. In this case, the probability of the formation of so-called tangles will be minimal. We start from the bottom. First we comb one strand, then another and so on. For convenience, you can use invisible or hairpins. Pulling artificial hair, exactly like natural hair, and pulling out tangled knots is impossible. Instead, you will have to be patient and carefully unravel them by a thread. If combing the wig and hairpiece fails, the use of a spray is allowed. In extreme cases, if this does not help, you can cut the strand with small sharp scissors. Artificial wefts must be combed according to a special algorithm: 1. To begin with, evenly spread them out on a horizontal surface. 2. Separate a small part from the total mass and lift it up. 3. Gently comb the strand from the bottom up. 4. Do the same with all the rest of the hair. Combing artificial hair, regardless of whether it is a wig, chignon or tresses, should be done with a wooden brush with soft bristles made from natural materials.

We store artificial hair correctly

The best option for storing artificial hair is to use a stand and a mesh. If the wig or chignon is very long, then it must be gathered into a ponytail and rolled up. In order for artificial hair to retain its original appearance for a long time, it should be stored in a place where air constantly penetrates. This may be, for example, the top shelf or, say, a hanger. Wigs and hairpieces, as well as artificial tresses and hair clips, should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of southern windows, which receive a lot of sunlight. Many owners of artificial hair, in order to protect them from dust, use plastic bags. Doing this is not recommended. Simply cover your wig or hairpiece with a light scarf. In the room where artificial hair will be stored, in no case should there be mold. The room should be dry, slightly cool and ventilated from time to time. In conclusion, it should be noted that any artificial hair - wig, chignon and tresses - must be carefully put on and taken off. Often, wigs and hairpieces fall into disrepair simply for the reason that their owner handles them carelessly.

types of wigs. Instructions for the care of wigs made of artificial and natural hair.

A wig is a cap of hair designed to change the appearance or to mask the missing hair. Most often, such products are purchased by elderly people who want to hide their age. Often, patients of oncological clinics who, as a result of chemotherapy, have lost their own hair, resort to the use of products.

What are wigs?

Such products gained popularity in France. It was from there that artificial hair migrated to other countries. Now the technology has been improved, so it is sometimes difficult to distinguish natural curls from artificial ones.

Types of wigs by type of material:

• Natural. Made from natural hair. They are purchased at hairdressers and handed over for further processing. In factories short curls glued, dyed and made a full-fledged chignon
• Artificial. This is an imitation of natural hair, made from nylon fibers. Although now artificial curls are quite difficult to distinguish from natural ones, since they no longer resemble doll curls.

In addition to the material, wigs differ in the basis. She may be:

• Lace. This is a lace cap with hair woven into it. It has elastic bands or silicone harnesses to securely fasten on the head. The cap is stretchable, but there is a significant drawback, all such wigs are made with bangs. Accordingly, their prices are low.
• With hairline. The base is a lace cap, but the hairline is carefully worked out, the wig is difficult to distinguish from natural
• "Hollywood". The base of this wig is made from genuine leather that breathes. In this product you can sleep and swim. It is securely attached to the head, and the skin does not sweat

How to choose a wig?

Decide for what purpose you are purchasing the product. If you do not have your own hair or if it is very sparse, you will need a product for daily wear. Artificial materials should not be considered, since in just a few months they will become unusable and become like a washcloth.

• If there is no hair on the head, the base can be made of silicone. Silicone strips perfectly adhere to the skin and will not come off in strong gusts of wind
• If you need a wig for occasional wear, you can get it in synthetic hair. It's inexpensive and you won't be able to grind it up very quickly.
• The ideal option is a combined product, which consists of natural and artificial materials. Does not require special care and looks like new for a long time

Which wig to choose for everyday wear?

Initially, it is worth considering only natural products, they are worn for a long time. The service life is 5 years. At the same time, natural hair can be cut, dyed and even washed.

• Go to the salon and ask the master to choose the right hairstyle and hair color for you on the computer. This is an inexpensive pleasure that will allow you not to make a mistake with the choice.
• If you can’t come to the salon, start trying on wigs that are 1-2 shades darker or lighter than natural. Try not to get acid shades, they look funny and childish
• Try on the product. To do this, attach it to your forehead and gradually pull it over the back of your head. Spread the pads at the temples and tighten the straps to fit the head
• Lower your head sharply. At the same time, the wig should remain on the head, and the hair falls beautifully after shaking.

natural wig care

• Caring for such a product is very similar to caring for your own hair.
• You can comb the wig with a rare comb, trying not to contact the cap
• If you need to wash the wig, you can take it to a special cleaning or wash it yourself.
• You can comb the curls well and do the styling. To do this, use curlers. It is undesirable to use a curling iron and thermal curlers. So, your wig will quickly fade due to overdrying.
• Wash once every 2 months, use a mild shampoo and conditioner

Synthetic wig care

• Store in a closet or box to keep the strands free of dust
• Comb with a wide-toothed comb
• Try to hang it on a blank immediately after a walk
• Avoid using styling products and hot air to dry
• Wash your synthetic wig every 90 days

Seaweed Wig Care

V Lately popular wigs or kanekalona is a seaweed used by the Japanese as a hair substitute. The wig looks like natural hair, but the price is low.

How to wash and style kanekalon wigs:

• Wash your hair like natural
• Do not blow dry
• For styling, do not use an iron and curling iron
• Laying must be cold
• Kanekalon wigs usually retain their shape after washing and do not need to be restyled.
• To facilitate combing, you can spray a special solution on the wig
• It will add shine to the hair and make combing easier.

How to care for a wig at home?

Care is reduced to periodic washing and styling. Washing your hair depends on the material from which it is made. When washing a natural wig, it is moistened and then shampoo is applied. Synthetic wig should not come into contact with concentrated shampoo. Use soapy water.

• Blot your curls with a towel and dry on a bottle or blank
• Style using Velcro curlers. Do not use curling iron and iron
• If desired, you can apply oil to the ends of the hair of a natural wig. It prevents splitting
• Store in a cupboard on a bottle
• If left on the closet, the wig will get dusty and you will have to wash it more often.

How to do the right styling for a wig?

• To do this, wash and dry the product
• Apply thermal water to natural hair, this prevents moisture from being removed from the hair
• Take a round comb with a ceramic base
• Turn on the hair dryer on medium heat. Starting from the middle of the hair, pull it back with a comb and direct the hair dryer along the path of the comb
• Spin in the right direction
• This is an option for styling even hair, but if you want to wind the wig, use foam curlers or Velcro
• It is advisable not to use a curling iron and an iron on natural hair. In case of emergency, use thermal curlers

How to wash a wig?

Place the human hair wig on the mock head and rinse with cold water. Apply shampoo and lather well, rinse with water and pat dry with a towel. Apply balm and rinse again

• Never turn your wig inside out and dry it with a hair dryer.
• Pat dry with a towel and leave to air dry. Don't comb wet curls they break quickly
• Only after complete drying can you start combing and styling.

Washing the artificial wig:

• Never pour water on the wig or use shampoo
• To get started, put the wig on a jar or mannequin head
• Pour lukewarm water into a basin and add shampoo to it.
• Immerse your artificial hair in the solution
• After that, immerse in a basin of clean water. You can not rub curls and wring out
• Apply balm and keep for 5 minutes. Wash off with cool water
• Use only soft water. Add a teaspoon of baking soda to tap water to soften the liquid.
• Rinse your hair with softened water and pat dry with a towel
• Leave to dry on the bottle

It is forbidden to dry your hair on a battery, on a rope, fastening it with a clothespin or a hair dryer with a hot air stream.

If you need to dry your hair urgently, use cold air.

• Caring for the product is very easy. Enough to take good care of it.
• When lumps and nodules appear, do not rush to comb them out with a comb. Unravel the knots with your fingers before combing
• Try to cover your hair with an umbrella or a hood when it rains. This will reduce the frequency of washes.

A wig is a great way to change your image. With proper care, even artificial curls will look like natural ones.

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