How to Wash A Human Hair Wig

It is crucial to properly care for your human hair wig to ensure a long lifespan, softness, and durable shine. At-home wig care routine is not complex, and all it requires is your gentle care. The following guide will help you with your at-home wig care to make sure your wigs look their best.

Lace Wig Types

Before going through the guide, let’s have a quick review of three popular kinds of human hair wigs. Knowing what type your wig is, may help you with your daily care routine.

· Lace front wig: As the name implies, a lace front wig only covers the front of the hair with the other parts of the wig being built on other strong wig caps. The lace at the front of these wigs provides added realism to your style and looks most natural when it blends with your skin tone. The hairs are individually tied to the lace by hand to provide the hair that a natural look.

· Closure wig: Closure wigs are similar to lace front wigs. Instead of having a strip of lace that runs from ear to ear, the closure is typically a 4×4-inch patch placed on the middle, front portion of the hairpiece.

· Full lace wig: Full lace wigs are wigs with an entire lace base. Individual hair strands are hand-tied onto the entire lace cap to give the wig a supremely natural look. The full lace wig is more breathable and light than other types of wigs.

How Often to Wash Your Human Hair wig

How often you wash your human hair wig is up to how often you wear it and the condition of your wig. It is suggested to wash your human hair wig every one or two weeks of wear. However, if your wig begins to feel sticky, it may be time to give it a rinse. Each time your wig is washed, its lifespan of it is shortened. For this reason, do not wash your wig more.

How to Wash a Human Hair Wig?

Now that you know what type your wig is and how often should you wash your human hair wig, let’s figure out how to wash a human hair wig.

Step 1. Gently comb through your human hair wig with a wide-tooth comb, removing all tangles. Star from the bottom and work your way up to the roots.

Step 2. Place it under the faucet and use lukewarm water to wet it. For longer wigs, we recommend holding the wig under the faucet of your shower to prevent the hair from getting tangled in the basin below.

Step 3. Apply a small amount of shampoo into your hands and place it evenly over the hairpiece. Do not twist or rub. Using lukewarm water, gently rinse your hair from the base to the bottom until all shampoo has been removed. Lightly squeeze out excess water.

Step 4. Place a small amount of conditioner into the wig, starting at the bottom. Gently comb through the strands with your fingers. Avoid the application of conditioner to the base of the wig as it can loosen the knots on the cap. Leave the conditioner in your hair for about 5 minutes, then run lukewarm water from the roots of the wig down to the bottom.

Step 5. Up to this step, you’ve washed your lace wig, so now it’s time to dry it. Gentle squeeze out the water, and then dry your wig with a towel. The best way to dry your wig is to leave it on a wig stand to air dry. Remember never to dry your human hair wig with a hair drier. Once the wig is completely dry, you can style it with styling products.