Wigs are an investment, so caring for them the right way is important. It’s easy to care for a wig properly if you follow these steps. It might take a bit of time, but the results are worth it, leaving you to look your best while you’re outside your home.
1. Have a Regular Cleaning and Maintenance Routine
Every morning, brush your wig with a specialized wig brush to get rid of tangles. Use a light leave-in conditioner to make the hair of the wig soft. Each night, be sure to keep it on a wig stand. These two things will go a long way to keeping it looking fresh and natural.
About once a week, use a wig-specific rejuvenation spray to keep it supple and smelling good. Every two weeks, it’s time for a deep cleaning. Use a shampoo that has no sulfates in it. Also, use a hydrating conditioner, which will keep the human hair of your wig shiny and flexible.
Once a month, use a strong conditioner for a deep conditioning treatment. Generally, it’s best if you use this stronger conditioner directly after your biweekly wash instead of the normal hydrating conditioner. It’s also a good idea to cover the ends of the hairs of your wig lightly with a hair oil, which will protect the ends from splitting.
2. Wig Rotation
If you wear a wig every day, then it’s a good idea to have at least a couple that you can rotate. Obviously, the more wigs you have, the less they’ll wear. Always keep your wig on a wig stand when you’re not wearing it. Be sure to follow the cleaning and maintenance schedule for all of your wigs. Having multiple wigs also lets you change your style as you wish, giving you great flexibility when it comes to putting your best foot forward.
3. Precautions That’ll Contribute to Wig Longevity
- Keep that wig brush handy. In a pinch, you can use a wide-toothed comb.
- Use a light spray of fabric softener and water to combat static cling and/or frizziness.
- Store your wigs on wig stands near a humidifier to help them keep their shape.
- Stay out of the sun, or if you like the sun, wear a hat or a scarf over the wig to protect it.
- Only wash your wig once a month unless it gets foreign substances in it, or you sweat extra during hot days.
- Avoid high heat of any kind when caring for your wig or styling it.
- Be aware of changing weather patterns and how they affect both your wig and your care of it.
- See a professional wig care specialist every so often or if your wig is covered with a damaging substance.
- Quickly revitalize your wig by running cold water on it.
- Rub a dryer sheet over or an ionic brush through your wig for a quick static fix.
If you own a wig, spend time learning how to best care for it so you’ll be able to use it for years to come.
