Washing.

We advise washing your Topper or Wig once every twenty or so wears, unless you are heavy handed with product or want to change the style often then more frequent washing will be necessary. The more washing & styling you do to your piece the shorter her lifespan will be.

We always recommend brushing through your piece prior to washing it.

A detangling style brush is best. Brush from the ends and work your way up.

When washing gently lather the shampoo in a downward motion don't rub too vigorously as you will risk matting your piece. Alternatively you can add the shampoo to a sink of warm water and dip your piece in the water.

Follow with conditioner or treatment avoiding the cap of your piece to prevent loosening the knots where the hair is attached to your piece.

It is very important that you thoroughly rinse all the product from the hair to avoid build up.

Products & Styling.

The types of products you use on your piece is very important. Hair pieces react badly to products that aren't hydrating enough, products that are too heavy on the hair & ones that contain proteins and harsh sulfates. If you have a blonde piece be cautions of violet based shampoos, some of these can be very strong and can be very drying on the hair.

As a minimum we recommend a professional hydrating shampoo and conditioner be used with hydrating treatment.

Following washing on a damp hair piece we advise a leave in conditioning treatment and for hot tool styling a thermal protectant. All the products we stock are tried and tested on our hair. We cannot guarantee our hair if products are purchased elsewhere.

A bald mannequin or canvas head with a clamp and T pins will make styling your Topper or Wig much easier. A plastic bald mannequin is best if you are styling from wet as over time the canvas heads will retain moisture and need replacing often. You can see our styling tutorials here.

Ceramic styling tools are best, we do not advise heat above 180 degrees. Tools that have a suction function are not advised.

Sleeping.

Removable hair pieces, especially those with clips are not designed to be slept in as this can cause tension alopecia where the clips are attach to the natural hair. To store your piece when it is not in use we recommend a canvas head block or mannequin.

Swimming.

Toppers and wigs aren't designed to be worn swimming, as chlorine, salt water and sunscreen can dry out and in some cases discolour them. Having a wet Topper or Wig on your head will also increase the weight and put more pressure on the hair it is attached to and has the potential to cause damage. When in the water always put your hair into ponytail or plait and try to avoid contact with the water and any sunscreen on your skin.

Always wash your hair piece directly after any contact with chlorine, salt water or sunscreen followed by a treatment. Any discolouration or dryness caused by chlorine, salt water or sunscreen is solely your responsibility. 

If you have multiple pieces we would recommend using an older piece if you do wish to wear it near the water.