Washing & Conditioning
- Gently brush wig to remove any tangles, starting from the ends and working your way up to the cap.
- Fill a sink with cool water and add sulfate-free shampoo.
- Gently swish the wig in the water and gently run fingers over lace to remove oil and makeup.
- DO NOT SCRUB.
- Rinse the wig thoroughly and gently squeeze excess water out with a towel; do NOT rub.
- Apply sulfate-free conditioner to ends and work your way up to the cap, avoiding the knots. Let sit for 5 to 30 minutes, depending on conditioner instructions.
- Rinse out all traces of conditioner and squeeze excess water out with a towel.
Drying
- Gently part hair where desired and brushing your wig with a wet styling brush or wide tooth comb, starting at the ends and working your way up to the cap.
- You can apply a small amount of oil to the hair, avoiding the lace, to
- make it silky soft.
- Hang on a mannequin head or wig stand the same size or smaller than your wig cap when drying to avoid the cap or lace stretching.
- You can apply heat protectant and use a blowdryer on a low heat setting when the wig is almost dry.
Styling
- When styling, always use heat protectant and keep heat below 325 degrees.
- Store wig on a mannequin head, wig stand, silk bag or box, away from heaters and windows.
- If the wig feels dry from washing or wear, apply a small amount of oil or a smoothing product to the ends and brush through.
- Please visit my YouTube channel for more care and styling tips; @laraconrad
Continued Care
- To avoid the color fading, apply alcohol- free heat protectant with UV protection when your wig is exposed to sun.
- Remember, the less product you apply between washes, the less buildup you will have on your wig. The less you wash your wig, the longer it will last.
- Always avoid pulling on the lace. You can use the ear tabs or even gently use the hair on the top of the wig to reposition.
- Avoid touching the hair or lace when you have things like makeup, lotion, sunscreen or hand sanitizer on your hands to maintain color and avoid unwanted buildup.
- Always gently brush through your piece at the end of the day.
- Do not sleep in your wig.
- Do not swim in your wig. It’s better to use an old wig or a cheap synthetic one for swimming, exercise or sleeping.
- Every few washes, you can do a deep conditioning treatment to keep your hair soft.
- I have a list of recommended products