Taking Care of Your Real Hair Wigs

Real hair wigs or human hair wigs are slightly more difficult to take care of compared to acrylic hair wigs. Synthetic hair wigs only require washing; all you have to do is wash it one night and let it dry. Real hair wigs, on the other hand, require a little bit more chair. After all, these hair pieces and wigs are made from real hair, hence their more delicate state. And since they are more expensive than synthetic hair wigs, you really have to take care of them. Real hair wigs can last you for years; but this time frame can be shortened if you fail to take care of your hair pieces. As with most things, you need to be responsible with your wig hair. You have to treat it as if it is really a part of your body, an extension of you.

For instance, you have to wash your real hair wigs properly. First, wash your wig using lukewarm or cool water; make sure the water isn’t too hot, since this might damage your hair piece. You can even use a mild shampoo so the hair on the wig wouldn’t tangle (obviously, using a shampoo wouldn’t really add to its luster, although it can help clean the hair wigs further). This is absolutely necessary especially if you wear your wig hair everyday. Dry the human hair wigs placing it sideways or upside down. Do not the scrub it or dry it with a towel or anything similar; just let it dry naturally. Let the wig dry in a cold place. Also, remember that direct sunlight can damage your wig’s texture. Take note: this procedure is for real hair wigs or human hair wigs—and not synthetic hair wigs, which require a different procedure altogether.

Unlike synthetic hair wigs, you can actually style your human hair wigs or real hair wigs. You can use a flat iron, a hot drier, and even a curling iron, among other similar stylish tools. However, do not expose it to too much heat, since it could damage the sheen of your wig or, worse, the wig altogether. Combing and styling the wigs are allowed, but brush gently to avoid any damages on the hair wigs’ surface. Of course, if you want your hair pieces and wigs to remain its sheen and if you want to protect your wig from damage, place it in a proper container after use. This will avoid the tangling of the hair and it can reduce the wig’s dirt accumulation. You can invest on a wig box, which is always useful and practical to have especially when you travel a lot (this way, you won’t flatten the wig when you travel, plus you can style it in advance without ruining it since it is properly protected).

Like any other material thing, the more careful you are with hair wigs, the longer it will last you. Taking care of your hair wigs does not cost additional fees. On the other hand, if you damage your hair wigs, you’ll have to buy a new one.