Wig Care
Most of Contrast wigs are made from synthetic fibres and when properly cared for, will give you plenty of enjoyable wear. Just follow the instructions below to get the maximum life-span and performance from your wig.
Washing
Synthetic wigs should be washed in cool or lukewarm water with a mild shampoo and conditioner. ( A teaspoon of washing detergent is actually better) Using conditioner is highly recommended to reduce tangling and for this your favourite fabric conditioner is highly recommended. Do the same as you did when washing, using cold or lukewarm water…. Do not scrub the wig, just swish it from side to side and dunk it up and down. Wigs should be hung to dry. (Synthetic wigs may also be set when wet. See Styling below.)
Once dry, spray sheen or detangling spray onto the wig and comb or brush depending on the type of wig you have (See Combing and Brushing below).
Setting
Synthetic hair wigs can be set quite easily by following these instructions:
- After washing, comb the hair (as instructed below) then it can be set in rollers (sponge) and setting lotion
- The wig may be left on a wig stand or Styrofoam head overnight or until completely dried.
- Once dry, take out the rollers and style the wig as desired.
Styling
HOT TOOLS MAY BE USED ON SOME SYNTHETIC WIGS. Please look at the description to see if the wig is made from FUTURA fibre which can be heated up to 390 Degrees.
Hot blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons and similar tools will melt the synthetic hair strands and ruin the wig if you heat up the wig to more than the specified heat resistance.
If your wig becomes frizzy, try using a sheen spray or wig Lustre Spray to calm the frizziness and then comb. If not, wash it and leave it to soak in a fabric conditioner for a few minutes and then blot dry… Never brush whilst wet unless using a Tangle Teezer or similar as this may stretch the fibres and the original style may be lost forever.
Combing & Brushing
| Length | Style | Style With |
|---|---|---|
|
Short |
Straight / Wavy |
Any combs or brushes |
|
Short |
Curly |
Wide-toothed comb or brush out with fingers |
|
Chin Length |
Straight |
Any combs or brushes |
|
Chin Length |
Curly / Wavy |
Wide-toothed comb or brush out with fingers |
|
Shoulder Length |
Straight |
Any combs or brushes |
|
Shoulder Length |
Curly / Wavy |
Wide-toothed comb |
|
Long / Very Long |
Straight / Wavy |
Wide-toothed comb |
|
Long / Very Long |
Curly |
Brush out with fingers |
* Important Note: Spiral curls should not be combed or brushed in any way, as this will undo the curls and they may never bounce back into their original style, just leave them to dry naturally
Hair Products
Any hair products can be used on wigs, such as hair spray, mousse, gel, etc. since the wigs are washable and reusable as long as they don’t contain oil-based solutions, there are loads to choose from in Boots etc and its also a good idea not to use the Spray Aerosol hairsprays as they contain certain damaging chemical, you can get hairsprays in the pump dispenser style bottles that will be fine and don’t contain as many damaging chemicals. You may never need to spray it with anything, but if you need to experiment then please take note of the above warnings.
Wig Storage
While wigs are not in use, they may be stored in a hair net and plastic bag or on a wig stand, such as Styrofoam head.
When traveling, a styled wig may be carried in a wig box to prevent flattening.