WIG AND TOPPER AFTER CARE

💆‍♀️ Very Important Wig & Topper Care Tips

• Don’t wash too often – every 4 to 6 weeks is usually enough. The less you wash it, the longer the longevity of your wig or topper. Overly excessive washing can dry out the hair, strip natural shine, and shorten its lifespan.

• Never soak – this will loosen knots and create tangling. Always gently wet and rinse under running lukewarm water.

• Use the right products – sulfate-free, lightweight, and nourishing formulas are best. Avoid anything containing alcohol, parabens, or heavy silicones.

• The more heat you use, the faster color will fade. Always use a heat protectant and limit frequency. Let the hair air-dry whenever possible — it creates a much softer, more natural result. Style only after it’s fully dry.

• Stay away from too many and the wrong products, especially on the base. Heavy oils, serums, or conditioners on the knots can cause shedding and loosen them over time.

• Make sure your mannequin head is not bigger than your wig or topper. This will stretch the cap and cause it to lose shape.

• Less is more! Don’t overload on conditioner, sprays, or oils. Product buildup can make the hair heavy, dull, and lifeless — and is one of the main reasons a piece starts to feel like it needs “retirement.”

• Never pull or stretch the lace. Lace is delicate — pulling or stretching can tear it or cause the knots to loosen. Handle gently when putting on or removing.

• Keep hairspray and heat away from the base. Direct heat or sticky product buildup can weaken and damage the base over time.

• In the winter, especially with longer pieces and wigs, hair may tangle by the nape due to static, scarves, and sweaters. Use a leave-in conditioner or detangling spray before brushing when tangly.

• Blondes need a little extra love. Light hair colors are more processed and therefore more delicate. Use hydrating masks, deep conditioning treatments, and avoid unnecessary heat to maintain softness and tone.

• Always detangle before washing. Start from the ends and gently work your way up with a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush. Never brush when wet — instead, use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to gently separate strands.

• Store properly. When not in use, keep your wig or topper on a mannequin head or in its box, away from direct sunlight, dust, and humidity.

• Brush with care. Hold the hair near the roots when brushing to prevent tension on the knots. Use slow, gentle strokes.
  

🌟 Additional Professional Tips

• Avoid sleeping, swimming, or showering with your wig or topper on. Friction and water exposure can cause matting, dryness, and loosened knots.

• Use cool or lukewarm water. Hot water can damage the cuticle and weaken knots.

• Deep condition every few washes. This restores hydration, especially for processed or blonde pieces.

• Use wig-friendly brushes. Stick to a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush, and always start from the ends upward.

• Protect from sunlight and heat sources. Prolonged UV exposure can fade color and dry out the hair.

• Watch for product buildup. If the hair feels sticky, heavy, or dull, it’s time for a gentle cleanse.

• Adjust washing frequency based on wear. Daily wearers may need more frequent gentle cleansing, while occasional wearers can wait longer.

• Ensure the hair is completely dry before storing. Never store damp — it can cause odor, mildew, or loosened knots.

• Be gentle with clips and combs. Open and close them carefully to avoid tearing the lace or stressing the base.

• Avoid brushing when wet. Wet hair is weaker and stretches more easily; use fingers or a wide-tooth comb instead.

• Use satin or silk pillowcases. If you ever rest or nap while wearing your piece, this reduces friction and tangling.

• Keep your styling tools at low to medium heat. High heat causes dryness and color fading over time.

• Use the right sulfate-free products and never too much.

• I prefer to use Davroe & Color Wow products.

• Gather a wide-tooth comb, wig brush, sulfate-free shampoo & conditioner, and a towel.

• Get a wig stand to put it on after washing.

• Use a wide-tooth comb or wig brush to gently detangle the hair, starting from the ends and working up to the roots.

• Avoid pulling/tension on the lace or silk base.

• Avoid strong water pressure that can push hair back through the lace in case of lace top constructions (lace top wigs, closed lace toppers).

• Hold the wig/topper under lukewarm running water (never hot!), allowing the water to flow in the natural direction of the hair (from roots to ends). Too hot water weakens the knots.

• How to Hold the Wig/Topper: Put your hand inside the cap and support it with your other hand to prevent the weight from causing tension on the lace.

• Do not soak or immerse the wig/topper to prevent hair inversion, tangling, and loosening knots. Soaking can loosen knots on a lace & silk base. Shampoo & conditioner can contain oils/silicones that make the knots slippery.

• Let the water pass through gently. The inside of the cap will be washed by the water & shampoo running through.

• Apply/dab a small amount of sulfate-free shampoo to your hands and gently smooth it onto the hair. Do not scrub.

• Avoid rubbing, scrubbing, or applying shampoo directly to the lace or silk base.

• Avoid massaging the top of the wig/topper where the knots are tied.

• Gently apply the shampoo through the strands with downward strokes.

• Rinse well!

• Let the water run from top to bottom to carry away the shampoo. Rinse under running water, keeping the wig/topper in the same natural direction.

• Do not wring or twist the base & hair.

• Apply a small amount of conditioner mid-length to ends only, never on the base, to prevent loosening knots (which causes bald spots).

• Use your fingers to distribute the conditioner gently.

• Rinse well & thoroughly under running water.

• Wash your hands after applying conditioner before putting your hand back inside the cap.

• This prevents conditioner from transferring to the base.

• Pat excess water with a towel - do not rub. Avoid rubbing the lace top area; leave it out when hugging dry with the towel.

• Place the wig/topper on a wig stand or lay it flat on a towel to air dry.

• At this moment, I spray some Color Wow Dream Coat from a distance and never too much.

• If brushing/combing is needed, do it very gently, not directly pulling at the base, avoiding excessive tension on the lace/silk.

• If you like to blow-dry (I never do), avoid flipping the wig/topper inside out or using high heat, which can cause hair inversion.

• Air drying creates the best results and makes the hair so much softer. You will notice that the topper can become fluffy and slightly textured / wavy after it has dried, that is perfectly normal. After styling it will be back to how it was at purchase.

• If you want to change the part line of your wig/topper, do it when the hair is almost dry (damp but not soaking wet). This allows reshaping without stressing the knots. Use a rats tail comb to move the hair to the desired side. Air or blow dry to set the part line in its new position.

• Use heat protection before styling it with any curler or straightener. It can safely be trimmed, curled, straightened. I recommend a maximum temperature setting of approx. 180°c to avoid damaging the hair.

• Once dry, use a wide-tooth comb or wig brush to gently detangle, starting from the ends.

• Style as desired, avoiding excessive tension on the lace/silk.

• If there's makeup on the front lace, gently remove it with micellar water.

Always dab - never rub - to avoid damaging the lace or loosening the knots.