A natural hair wig is an investment, and with a little care it will stay beautiful for years. The good news: looking after it is simpler than you might think. Here are our salon's essentials.
Wash gently, and not too often
Wash a natural-hair wig only about every two weeks of regular wear, using lukewarm water and a mild, sulphate-free shampoo. Work the lather through gently without rubbing, then rinse thoroughly. Over-washing dries out the hair and shortens the wig's life.
Unlike your own hair, a wig does not need frequent washing — every couple of weeks of regular wear is usually plenty. Use lukewarm water and a mild, sulphate-free shampoo, work it through gently without rubbing, and rinse thoroughly.
Condition and dry with care
Apply a light conditioner from the mid-lengths to the ends — avoid the roots to protect the cap — then pat out excess water with a towel and let the wig air-dry on a stand. Never wring it or dry it with direct heat, which can distort its shape.
A light conditioner keeps the hair soft and manageable; avoid the roots to protect the cap. Pat out excess water with a towel — never wring — and let the wig air-dry on a stand so it keeps its shape.
Style like your own hair — in moderation
You can heat-style a natural-hair wig, but keep tools on a low setting and always use a heat protectant. Brush from the ends upward with a soft wig brush to avoid pulling. Frequent high heat is the quickest way to wear out the hair.
One of the joys of natural hair is that you can style it. Use heat tools on a low setting and always with a heat protectant, and brush from the ends upwards with a soft wig brush to avoid pulling.
Store it well
Between wears, keep your wig on a stand or in its box, away from direct sunlight and heat. Good storage keeps the style fresh, prevents tangling and helps a natural-hair wig stay beautiful for years.
Between wears, keep your wig on a stand or in its box, away from direct sunlight and heat. It keeps the style fresh and the hair tangle-free.
Care at a glance
| Task | How often | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | About every 2 weeks | Lukewarm water, sulphate-free shampoo |
| Conditioning | With each wash | Mid-lengths to ends only |
| Heat styling | As needed, low heat | Always use a heat protectant |
| Drying | After each wash | Air-dry on a stand; never wring |
| Storage | Between wears | Stand or box, away from sun and heat |
Leave the big jobs to us
For colouring, restyling or a deeper refresh, bring your wig back to the salon. We are always happy to help your wig look its best — book a visit any time.