wig care

Caring For Your Wig During The Winter Season


Caring For Your Wig During The Winter Season

During winter months your wig will likely need special care through the freezing temperatures, and bundles of winter gear.  The lack of moisture in the air during this weather can also cause the hair to be dry.

Here are some tips to keep your wig in tip top shape.

Deep Condition Your Wig

Your scalp excretes oils that moisturize and protects your hair. Since your wig doesn’t do that it’s important to use a good conditioner when you wash your wig.  You might consider a deep conditioning treatment during colder weather as the lack of moisture in the air causes dryness.

Limit Use of Heat


Limit your use of heating tools like curling irons, flat irons, hot rollers, and hair dryers as much as you can. Heating tools extract moisture from the hair so airdrying your wig, cold rollers, and using heat tools sparingly will benefit the hair.

Completely Dry Your Tresses

Don’t go outdoors if your wig is damp, make sure it’s completely dry. Cold weather can cause the hair to become brittle and breakable which causes split ends.

Untangle Your Wig

You’ll want to tend to tangles and knots as they happen. Every night you should comb the hair gently to ensure the hair is tangle free. Always use a light touch when you comb the hair, or even when removing clips, bobby pins, or ponytail holders.

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With gentle care your wig will last beautifully and remain healthy for a long time.

What to Know When You Aren’t Wearing Your Wig

You’re meticulous with your wig. You brush it gently. You always store it on a head. You try to extend washings as much as you can.

You get an A, and you’re doing a great job making sure your wig lasts as long as possible. But have you thought about what is happening to your wig when it’s sitting on the head while it’s not being worn?

This is why we recommend covering your wig when you aren’t wearing it. We will explain.

Why You Should Cover Your Wig

Your Freeda wig is made of Virgin European hair. This means that the hair is reacting to elements around it, just as hair would.

Is the wig sitting in an unconditioned room? The hair can react to humidity and moisture in the air.

Is the wig near a window in direct sunlight? The wig can lighten

 Is a fan or cold air blowing on the wig? The movement could cause tangling or disturb the set.

 Cover the wig to keep it in the best condition.  

Types of Covers


 There are many suggestions on how you might cover your wig. You might experiment on the best cover for your wig.

Some suggestions for covering the wig:

  • A shower cap
  • A paper bag
  • A thin cotton scarf
  • An old Tee Shirt
  • A silky pillow case

Try the different options to see what works best for your wig to extend the longevity of your wig and keep you enjoying it for years to come .

Washing Your Wig: Does the Shampoo You Use Matter? 

Washing Your Wig: Does the Shampoo You Use Matter?

 

Does it matter what kind of shampoo I use to wash my wig? Should I be buying the pricier shampoos? Is a drug store shampoo okay for my wig?

 

There are over 100s of types of shampoos available and probably just as many opinions about the type of shampoo one should use when washing their wig. Are the pricy shampoos better for the wigs, what makes one better than the other?

 

Pricy shampoos and store shampoos are similar. They are both created with similar ingredients and both are meant to wash the hair. Just like wine comes in 10$ bottles and $400 dollar bottles there are many factors that cause the markup in price.The  the type of shampoo you prefer will largely have to do with your taste. This guide will help you decide what shampoo is best for your wig.

 

Salon Shampoo Vs. Store-brought Shampoo

Store brought shampoo is usually more diluted with water while a salon brand will be more concentrated. Store brought shampoo contains sulfates (the ingredient that causes the fun bubbles) and other fillers, while a salon brand will have more vitamins, minerals, and oils and less fillers and water.

 

Other factors, like the bottle and packaging will defer, but have no bearing on the products.

 

The bottom line is that choosing the right shampoo requires some experimenting with which formula is best for your wig. There are lots of affordable options that don’t compromise the quality of the shampoo. Which means you can purchase a cost effective shampoo and still get a good product.

 

 

Storing your wig

Storing your wig

Learning how to store your wig properly is an essential part of successful wig wearing. While it may seem like an afterthought, storing your wig properly will ensure that your wig maintains its shape properly throughout its lifespan.

The simplest way to store the wig when not in use is on a wig head. There are various types of wig heads, however using a wig head made of fabric or Styrofoam allows for pins to clip the wig on securely. We recommend t-pins and remind you never pin directly on the multi-directional crown. Pin the wig on the side of the crown and on the ears for a secure hold. See picture below.

 

The wig head can sit on your dresser or in your closet. Simply put the wig on the head when not in use, or when the wig is damp and drying.

 

You can purchase a Styrofoam wig head here.

 

 

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While transporting your wig

 

While transporting your wig from the salon or anywhere that take your wig from one place to the next, it’s a good idea to have a proper way of carrying your wig from one place to another.

 

 

 

 

One option would be to purchase a wig box. The wig box holds the wig head inside a tall rectangular shaped carrier; the wig gets pinned on the removable wig head.

 

 

 

 

 

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To transport your wig without purchasing a wig box, simply take your foam head (with the wig properly secured) and place it into a large bag. Pin the sides of the bag onto the head so that the wig will not jostle while in motion.

 

 

 

 

 

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In the car you can take the wig out of the bag and place it on the floor. Use T-pins and secure the base of the wig head to the flooring of the car. You can also hang the bag from a hook

 

 

 

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If a wig head isn’t available to you, you can wrap the wig by following these simple instructions.

 

 

 

 

  • First stuff the inside of the cap with paper then lay the wig on a long sheet of tissue paper

 

 

 

 

 

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  • fold the top portion of the tissue paper over the wigs bangs

 

 

 

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  •  fold the two sides of the paper so that they meet in the middle

 

 

 

 

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  • slowly wrap the wig loosely by folding it over gently

 

 

 

 

 

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  • When you get to the end of the paper fold the two corners to make a point

 

 

 

 

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  • Last, secure the paper with tape and place into a shoebox or bag that will keep the wig snug but not too loose or too tight

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This method of wrapping the wig works beautifully. After unwrapping the paper your wig will maintain its style. Give the wig a shake or two and your wig will be ready for wear.

 

 

 

 

Transporting your wig while traveling

 

Using the methods above are good transport options when traveling to a destination.

It’s a good idea to pack a travel wig head for use upon arrival. Traveling wig heads take up very little luggage space and the 3 piece system can be assembled very easily.

Many people make the mistake of using a lamp to rest their wig; a big no no! A wig resting on a lamp can catch fire and be ruined. Other options, like the bed post can cause accidents like the wig falling on the bed and getting lost within the linen: after housekeeping comes to replace bedding this can be a disaster.

Many stories of lost or damaged wig occur while traveling. Having a safe place for your wig will help eliminate any issues that can occur.

 

Traveling Wig Head Holder

You can purchase a traveling wig head here.