Caring For Your Wig

Hello ladies

This is a very short impromptu post about wig care.
The majority of the time I tend to emphasise caring for our own hair when wearing wigs but the fact is our wigs need love too.  I was washing my Nazuri Curls wig and thought it would be a good time to share how I care for my wigs.

Wash and Conditioning

Wigs should be cleaned and conditioned regularly to help preserve the hair fibres and to keep the wig looking good for longer.  No one wants a brittle and dry looking wig.  A sulfate free shampoo should be used  to wash the wig and this can be followed by a light weight instant conditioner.  If I am wearing a wig regularly I wash it every 2 to 3 weeks.

 

How I Wash and Condition My Wigs

 

• Detangle thoroughly
• Saturate the wig with room temperature water.  Keep the wig hanging straight down as seen in the pictures   above or lay it flat in a tub of water.
• Apply shampoo to the wig and gently squeeze the lather through the length of the wig.  Avoid twisting or scrunching the wig
• Rinse thoroughly and apply light weight moisture conditioner
• Leave the conditioner on for a few minutes and then rinse thoroughly without twisting or roughing up the wig
• A very light leave in conditioner can be applied depending on the hair type and your own preferences.  I only apply leave in conditioners to wigs that have a tendency to become frizzy and I make sure the products I use are non greasy or sticky.
• Air dry, blow dry or roller set.  If styling with heat ensure you use a heat protectant.

And there it is.  A quick and straight to the point post about wig care.

I am having such a hectic week and I am struggling to find time to wash my hair so I can come back to you with my hair update post. Fingers crossed it I’ll do it tomorrow (I am trying to stop procrastinating….honest)

Come back soon and happy independence day to my fellow Nigerians.

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Lade
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