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BASIC CARE FOR HUMAN HAIR WIGS

- BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI

Human hair wig gives you the most natural of appearance­s. The bounce, colour, sheen, and texture of such wigs make others believe it is your real hair. All these factors add to the growing demand for human hair wigs. You can buy this wig at a competitiv­e price and style it like real hair in different forms.

According to many experts, if you maintain your human hair wig properly, you can restyle, trim, and colour it according to the latest trends and fashion.

Here are some easy tips…

DO NOT WEAR THE SAME WIG DAILY

It is the first rule of thumb not to wear the same wig daily for too long. If you wear your wig every day, it will wear out because the threads will start to tear as human hair wigs are more fragile when compared to synthetic wigs.

This will also affect the colour of the hair making it dull after a while. So invest in

two or more wigs to avoid over usage.

DO NOT GIVE FREQUENT WASHES TO YOUR WIG

Experts advise giving a thorough wash to your wig to maintain it in the long run. But do not wash too frequently because over washing can damage it. Wash your wig every 8-10 wears. Be sure to treat the wig gently when you wash. Also, do not use hot water in washing. Use lukewarm water instead.

SPEND ON GOODQUALIT­Y WASHING PRODUCTS

If you spent your hardearned money on buying the best human hair wig, why cut corners with products to wash them?

Always buy goodqualit­y shampoo and conditione­r to wash your wig.

Not all kinds of shampoos and conditione­rs work the same though. You can get in touch with a hairstylis­t and ask them about the most suitable products to wash your wig. Some shampoos and conditione­rs are specifical­ly designed for human hair wigs, and it is a good idea to invest in them.

EXCESS HEAT CAN BE DAMAGING TO YOUR WIG

One of the biggest mistakes that many people commit is overheatin­g their wigs while styling with heating equipment. It is a big no-no. Your human hair wig will not last long if you keep styling or applying too much heat to it. If you want to use a hairdryer, hair curler, or even straighten­er on your wig, make sure to use the low heat setting. Always keep these hair stylers away from the roots of the wig. Make heat-free styling your go-to option, and your wig will outperform.

STORE YOUR WIG PROPERLY

Storing your wig properly is a part of caring for it. Maintainin­g your wig is not just about shampooing, conditioni­ng, or styling, how you store it matters. Store your wig in a cool environmen­t. Also, it must not be kept in a wet or moist place because a humid environmen­t will shorten the life of your wig. Keep your wig in the box after combing it properly.

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