how to...

To style, blow dry the hair using the cool setting. Keep in mind, the more blow drying and heat styling tools being used, the faster the wig will become dry and/or damaged. ​Cool blow drying will cause the least possible harm to the hair. Air drying is also an option for a more natural look.  

• Tips:
• If you choose to make the choice to use thermal tools, always apply a thermal protectant to the hair before styling. We recommend a salon quality protectant product. 

When it comes to Human Hair wigs and hair topper maintenance, proper care is key. Please follow our wig care instructions to keep your piece in the best condition possible. 

You should wash your wig or hair topper only as needed. First, secure it to a mannequin head to prevent any slipping during the washing process. Attaching the piece to a mannequin head before washing is the most important step to avoid inversion of the hair through the cap. We recommend using a rubberized, plastic block head as opposed to a styrofoam head. Simply secure the wig to the mannequin head using several small sewing pins strategically placed at the nape and temple areas.

We do not recommend the following:

-Swimming in your wig or hair topper  
-Applying conditioner to the roots
-Applying hair spray
-Sleeping in your wig or hair topper

Step-by-step...

You will need:

• Salon quality shampoo and conditioner
• Argan oil (or salon quality oil for the ends of the hair)
• Round bristle brush
• Wet brush
• Heat protectant spray
• Rubber mannequin head
• T-pins

Wetting The Hair...

Once the hairpiece is secured to the mannequin head, wet the hair by allowing water to run down in the natural direction of the hair from the crown to the ends. Be careful to always rinse using this simple method.

             Tips: 

• Do not use circular motions while wetting hair
• Run water close to the hair

Shampooing...

Place a quarter size amount of shampoo into your hands. Working gently with your fingertips, squeeze the hair to lather the shampoo. Avoid using circular motions while lathering the hair. In addition, be sure to shampoo the inside of the cap. Rinse thoroughly and repeat a second time to ensure your hair piece is free of residue buildup.

             Tips:

• For best results, we recommend using salon quality restorative shampoos and conditioners.

Rinsing...

Rinse the hair thoroughly a second time to ensure all shampoo is removed. As before, accomplish this by running water down from the crown to the ends. Rinse until the water runs clear. This process will take a few minutes.

Conditioning...

Apply a generous amount of conditioner starting at the nape and working up toward the roots, stopping just short of the roots by a half of an inch. Move your hands through the hair gently to evenly distribute the conditioner. Allow the conditioner to absorb into the hair for 3 to 4 minutes. Thoroughly rinse the hair. If you find that a very deep conditioning is necessary, we can provide this service for a slight fee.

Remove Excess Moisture...

Remove the wig from the mannequin. Wrap the hairpiece carefully in a towel, then gently remove excess water by squeezing from root to tip. Comb through the hair using a wide-tooth comb and allow the cap of the wig to air dry.

First….Congratulations on your New Hair!!!!! Since you both are just getting to know each other there are a few very important things that you need to know about your new girl! So please read carefully and of course if you have any questions I am always here to help!

1. NO HEAT!! This is probably the most important thing to know about your girl. She hates the heat! No blow dryer. No curling iron. NO HEAT AT ALL!! And OMG please watch out for the oven!! They hate our hair and within one quick second of opening the oven door it can and most often is deadly to our synthetic girls. (don’t worry your hair will not catch on fire but the heat will singe the hair and there is no coming back from that type of damage) sniffle...sniffle
2. Wide Tooth Comb for styling. You can use any type of wide tooth comb. And take it easy on her-comb her gently and always use a detangler spray to help smooth her out.
3. Wash her every 7-14 wears. If you wear her every day you should wash her once a week-Sundays are always a good washing day. That way she is ready to hit the ground running with you on Monday morning! 
4. Try to only use styling products that are made for her. Shampoo, Conditioner, Detangler, Hairspray, Piece Out Cream and wide tooth comb.
5. If you have a Cat-yep I said Cat-keep your hair away from it. Just like the oven Cats hate our hair too!
6. Be very careful if your lady has a lace front. You do not want to pull on the lace so when you need to adjust her, put her on, take her off, just don’t pull from the front.
7. Speaking of lace fronts-if the lace gets itchy you can dab some face powder on the lace to soften it a bit. If you have issues with the lace showing you can apply a little concealer to the lace so that it blends in with your skin. The same for the lace part.
8. A few other best practices; Don’t wear her to the pool. Try not to work out with her. Put a tight cap or hat over her. Take her to a bonfire. Cook or sleep in her. 
9. If you will be wearing a wig long term you will need to build your chain of command. This is where you have a line up of wigs. For example...1st in command is the top lady and this is your everyday hair. 2nd in command is your labor hair such as running errands or working out in. 3rd in command can be your pool hair. Boat hair..and it goes on and on!

One more thing...have fun with her!!