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Best Care Products for Human Hair Wigs
Human hair that is used in the alternative hair industry goes through extensive processing for sorting, coloring, texturizing, etc. before it is attached to the base of a wig, hair system, or extension. Due to this processing, alternative human hair must be cared for differently than biological hair. Following proper care and product recommendations will help you protect your investment and have a successful experience with your human hair piece:
Jon Renau recommends washing your wig or hairpiece every 6-8 wears
The common misconception about care is that by washing your wig/hair system more often, the cap and fiber will not last as long. On the contrary, washing every 6-8 wears ensures you areremoving the sweat, make up, and oils from your skin that sit within the elastic base of the cap and break down the cap much faster.
Deep condition your human hair wig or hairpiece every 3-5 washes to keep the vitality of the human hair
Keep away from any hand-tied areas of the base when applying conditioners, conditioning treatments, or any oil-based products. These products can loosen the hand-tied knots over time and cause hair loss in your wig/hair system.
Use care products that are specifically formulated for alternative hair
Although professional salon products are formulated and work great for biological hair, alternative human hair requires different care. It is essential to use only products that are specifically formulated for alternative human hair and refrain from using salon or drugstore care products.
Use professional styling tools
Whether the hair is wet or dry it is important to take special care when removing tangles. We recommend using a brush with plenty of cushion in the base and flexible wide-spaced bristles.This design prevents excessive pulling that causes breakage in the hair, in the knots or in the delicate area of the lace front or monofilament.
Our pick: Jon Renau Paddle Brush
Use professional grade heat-styling tools
Professional grade tools are meant to deliver well-distributed heat without causing damage to the hair via their ceramic or tourmaline plates versus the less expensive metal or glass plates found in lower quality tools. The digital temperature settings on professional heat-styling tools also ensure you are working at the correct temperature all the time. To help maintain the integrity of the hair, your styling tools should be set no higher than 270° F - 280° F when working with human hair.
We recommend only using non-sticking protectants and styling sprays that prevent heat damage to your human hair wig or hair piece.
Our pick: Jon Renau Heat Treat Thermal Spray
How do you protect your hair? Leave a comment to let us know!