Whatever your hair type or texture, frequent cleansing and conditioning is the key to ensuring a good standard of hair and scalp hygiene. Washing your hair keeps a handle on the excess oil, dead skin cells, dirt, debris and product that builds up over time. The same applies when washing your wig too.
Whether your wig of choice is made using human hair or synthetic fibres, getting your care routine just right matters, and it’ll make all the difference to the way your wig looks and feels. Read on to discover our top tips for washing your wig and embrace a maintenance regime that works a treat!
The importance of wig washing should not be underestimated. Like your natural hair, wigs need regular refreshes to keep them in a tip top condition and comfortable to wear. In addition to eliminating the build-up of dirt, debris and wig-friendly styling products, frequent washing will safeguard your skin from breakouts and acne, especially around the hairline.
A freshly washed wig is also much easier and quicker to style, especially if you are a fan of curly or wavy wig designs.
There are many benefits that go hand-in-hand with regular wig washing, but it is important to note that washing your wig too frequently does more harm than good.
Over-washing can shorten the lifespan of your wig dramatically, weakening the fibres that make your wig natural looking, luscious and wearable. We recommend washing your synthetic wig every week to strike the right balance.
Human hair wigs should be washed more frequently. Just how regularly depends on your lifestyle. Take a hint from how your wig looks and feels. If your human hair wig is getting more difficult to style, looks oily, or doesn’t have the volume that it used to, it may be time to give it a wash.
The secret to a well washed, easy to manage wig? Regular detangling! Make an effort to detangle your wig throughout the washing process. Your wig will benefit from a detangle with a wide-tooth comb before, during and after washing.
You shouldn’t have your water too hot or too cold when washing your wig. Tepid water offers the best results for both human hair and synthetic wig fibres. After washing in your chosen shampoo, a quick rinse with cooler water will guarantee the healthy, natural shine that turns heads for all the right reasons.
Not all shampoos were created equal, and when washing your wig, choosing a shampoo that has been specifically formulated for wigs is crucial.
We recommend Hair World’s Refresh Shampoo for synthetic wigs. This specially formulated product is gentle yet deep cleaning to ensure the refresh synthetic fibres need to look and feel their very best.
Heat can have a devastating effect on wig fibres, so once your wig is washed and refreshed, leave the heated styling tools behind. Here Glamour explains how taking the natural approach with air drying is the best possible solution:
“Just like real hair, if you blow dry it too often it can cause damage, making the hair look dry and brittle. It’s fine once in a while if you’re in a rush, and there are devices that can make it easier like this wig block that holds a hair dryer inside so you don’t have to hold it there for ages.”
Whether you’re looking for a brand-new wig or want to refresh your existing wig with professional after care products, we can help. Shop our range of wigs and wig accessories right here.
