How To Properly Care for Your Wig & Topper Base Materials

How To Properly Care for Your Wig & Topper Base Materials

Properly caring for your wig or topper's base materials is essential to extending the piece's lifespan. Whether your style is made of synthetic fiber or human hair, understanding why and how to care for your cap materials is crucial. For best results, try incorporating our maintenance recommendations below into your hair care routine!

Wig Cap Construction

Washing Your Wig and Topper Base Materials

Sweat and oils will collect in the base materials while applied, so it's essential to thoroughly cleanse the area during your wash routine. When washing the inside of your wig cap or topper base, you need to treat it with care. Even though wefted cap materials are sturdier than monofilament or lace features, all types still need to be treated delicately. 

After you’ve wet your piece, apply a small amount of shampoo to your hands and massage. Then, on the inside of the cap or base materials, start cleansing the material by using gentle circular motions with your fingers. If you have a lace front and apply makeup on this feature when wearing, now is the time to deep clean the area. 

Washing Wig Cap

We recommend using BeautiMark’s Renew Shampoo for Synthetic Hair and BeautiMark’s Hydrating Shampoo for Human Hair. These shampoos were specially formulated for alternative hair and contain clean ingredients that will not disturb or loosen the hand-knotted features such as a lace front or monofilament part. Watch our How To Wash video:


Refresh Your Piece

When your wig cap or topper base needs a little refreshing between washes, use the Purifi Spray by BeautiMark. Formulated to neutralize - not just mask - odors, this revolutionary spray is safe to use on any cap or base construction as well as any fiber type. With a light, fresh scent, the Purifi Spray can be used before and after your daily wear.

Purifying Spray for Wigs

Bonus Tip: spray on any cloth or even the air around you to refresh your space with a light, clean scent!

Under Your Wig

Caring for your wig cap isn’t entirely dependent on hair care products. Wearing a wig cap liner or securing your biological hair under the cap can help protect the delicate materials. By providing a smooth barrier between the cap and the head, you will allow your wig to slide on comfortably and without force. A well-fitted yet comfortable cap is especially important if your wig has a lace front feature since you do not want to stretch out a feature that should lay flat against the hairline. 

Wearing a wig cap liner is entirely up to personal preference, but we do recommend wearing one under your wigs. If you have a sensitive scalp, we highly recommend wearing a wig cap liner to optimize your wig-wearing experience. Watch the video below for more information on types of wig cap liners.

Reminder: you can wash and reuse your wig cap liners! Don’t forget to include them in your washing routine. 

If you are not a fan of wig cap liners, naturally run hot or love to exercise in your wig, we recommend the No Sweat Liner by Headline It! These liners adhere to the wig cap to provide a barrier between the cap materials and your scalp or bio hair. These liners truly protect the foundation of your wig cap! 

We highly recommend incorporating these elements in your wig care and maintenance routine so that you can extend the life of your wigs and toppers. Do you have any other care and maintenance tips for wig and topper base materials? Share them below!

8 comments

Hello Carolyn,

What a great question! Unfortunately, no we do not carry any liners for toppers.

We are pleased to offer you the benefit of licensed cosmetologists on staff ready to assist you and provide expert advice on color and style. If you would like to speak to us directly, please call toll-free 1-800-581-2001 (outside the U.S., please call 1-214-443-4848). Licensed cosmetologists are available to take your call Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 6:30PM CST.

The Wig Experts

Hi Penny,

That is a great question! In order to better blend or hide your wig cap underneath your wig, we recommend to wear a color that is similar to your own skin tone or the hair color. If you wear different colors, it is always a good idea to have different colored wig caps to match! You may also want to wear your cap a little further back behind your hairline or the lace front, this way it does not show on the hairline.

If you are having trouble with putting on your wig or would like tips to help you achieve a natural seamless look, we highly recommend booking a virtual consultation in the link located at bottom of Wigs.com. One of our experts would be happy to meet with you virtually face-to-face!

The Wig Experts

Hello Andrea,

We are sorry to hear that your wigs are not as lustrous. Please be advised that shine will dissipate over time and with wear. Generally heat-friendly fiber will do so more quickly as it is a less reflective fiber. We recommend to lengthen the shine of your wigs to use synthetic leave in conditioner and a detangler to extend the life and luster of your synthetic wigs. There are also synthetic shine sprays for wigs or even a small amount of our BeautiMark Luster Serum. Either of these may be a great solution for you!

The Wig Experts

This is really helpful. I was doing wrong all this time with my curly hair wigs

ruth ryu

I love my Rachel W wigs but after a short while they lose their luster and shine. Washing them doesn’t bring it back. Is there a product that will restore their newness?

Andrea

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