Why Proper Care for Your Philadelphia Wigs will Extend Their Beauty

Whether you wear wigs because you’ve experienced hair loss due to illness or you wear them just to change up your look, you want to know your wig will be there and be beautiful when you need it most. Proper care for your Philadelphia wigs will help extend their beauty. Just follow these tips!

Washing

Depending on how often you wear your wig and where you wear it, you can, on average, go about 10 wears before needing to wash it. If you spend a lot of time in direct sun or in smoky areas, you’re going to want to wash your wig more often. To properly wash your wig, first start by brushing the bottom of the wig to get rid of any tangles. Then you want to soak your wig in water for a few minutes before hand washing it with wig shampoo. You never want to put your wig in the washing machine. You want to end the wash with a rinse, making sure you are being gentle every step of the way.

Drying

To dry your wig, pat it down with a towel. Never wring it or else the hair will lose its shape. You also don’t want to comb your wig while it is dripping wet because that can both lose the shape and pull out some hair fibers. Hang your wig on a wig stand to air dry, spray it with wig conditioner, and then use your fingers to gently smooth it out.

Use Proper Products

The best way to properly care for your Philadelphia wigs is by using the best wig care products. You must use only hair products like shampoo, conditioner, and brushes that are specifically designed for wig use. You will often come across products advertised as “mild” and “delicate” like baby products, but you still don’t want to use those on your wig. Products that are not made for wigs can make them lose their color and make them dull. You also want to avoid hair brushes with nylon bristles, hairspray, mousse, and permanent hair color.

Avoid Damaging Agents

Excessive heat and cold can really mess up your wig. You will want to avoid direct heat from ovens, blow dryers, clothes dryers, hot boiling water, barbecues, etc. You can wear a wig cover, like a scarf, to minimize any effect from these heat sources. If you’re caught in rain or snow, you’re going to want to wait for your wig to dry before you try doing anything with it. If your wig is still wet and cold and you try styling or fixing it, you might break off some hair fibers.

For more tips on how proper care for your Philadelphia wigs will extend their beauty, contact the wig experts at Rosalind Stella’s Wig Boutique today at (215) 725-3930