4 myths about cleaning human hair wigs

4 myths about cleaning human hair wigs

Debunk the common myths about wig washing

Whether you’re wearing your human hair wigs on a daily basis or only for special occasions, there are many common myths out there that may shorten your wigs' lifespan. In order to make your human hair wigs last longer, regularly washing your units in a proper way is required. This blog article is going to debunk the 4 common myths about wig washing.

Myth 1.

Wash your wigs with conditioner only (co-washing) and slather conditioner all over your unit. Maybe you think you’re taking good care of your hair, and you’ll make your hair soft and smooth. However, you’re actually making a mistake and after a long time of co-washing, your hair may become oily and greasy.

Myth 2.

Washing your human hair wigs with shampoo only. This is another myth, think you can use shampoo only to remove the dust, oil, and sweat, and your hair is going to be clean and shiny. Actually, after a few shampoo-only washes, your human hair wig will become very dry and frizzy.

Myth 3.

Soak your human hair wigs in the conditioner solution for too long. Normally, if you wash your units regularly, just put them in the solution for about 5 minutes, and that would be enough to make your hair smooth again.  

Myth 4.

The conditioner is to inject nutrients into the wig. Let me see how many of you have this idea. Of course, the conditioner won’t give any nutrients to your unit. Even though your wigs are made of human hair, they’re actually dead hair. In fact, the conditioner can only has a buffering effect on shampoo’s alkaline substance and act as a lubricant.