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How often should I shampoo my wig?
Lifestyle comes into play, as do body oils and perspiration. As a general rule of thumb, you should shampoo your wig within 4-8 weeks of daily wear.
How do I shampoo my wig?
In a bathroom sink or small tub, pour in a ½ dollar size amount of shampoo and fill with warm to hot water. (Hot water helps to dissolve oils, while cold water will lead to residue buildup, just like washing a dirty frying pan)
After soaking the wig for 15-30 minutes, gently swish a few times then rinse clean with cool-warm water. If you have a human hair wig, take care not to manipulate the hand tied knots, nor should you apply conditioner into the base.
Shake the water out of the wig vigorously in the shower or outside, then hang on a stand to air dry. Overnight is ideal for synthetic, but a human hair wig should be styled after washing. The “damp stage” is best to start the human hair styling. Use hot tools on a human hair wig ONLY after completely dried.
For synthetic wigs and hairpieces, when dry, brush wig with a wire styling brush to create your desired look. You may also use hot rollers for setting and adding extra body. DO NOT use a blow dryer, curling iron, or flat iron on a synthetic wig. Avoid using the oven while wearing your synthetic wig. The heat will melt the fibers.
Aveda shampoos and hairsprays are recommended for both synthetic and human hair wigs. They are water-soluble, non-toxic, and cruelty free. Aveda is also produced with wind energy.
Some cranial prosthetics are covered by insurance, but Hana Designs does not deal directly with insurance companies.
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