Keeping Your Hair System Good For Long
Okay, here’s the thing. Your hair system is not just an accessory you use and keep in its place at the end of the day. Every day, it is your constant partner helping you look your best and confidently face the world. So, like every partner, it requires care too, so it can stay fresh and new for a long time. If you have invested money in a hairpiece, please don’t spoil it because it lacks attention and maintenance. If you don’t know how, well, that’s what this blog is meant to clarify for you.
Caring For Your Hairpiece to Make It Last Long
Several things go into extending the life of your hairpiece—a lot of caring processes, some (or all) of which you are probably doing wrong. Here is all the care you need to provide your hairpiece and the proper ways to make it last long. Identify what you are doing wrong, and change to the appropriate method.
Gentle Cleaning and Cleansing
You must have heard a lot about needing to keep your toupee clean. But what about how you do it? Ever learnt the best way to clean the hairpiece that helps elongate its life? Here’s what you should do:
Start with a gentle cleanser, and only wash when needed. Unlike your natural hair, which grows from the scalp, the hair on toupees is constructed on a base material, which does not sweat. So, it will probably get dirty less often than natural hair, so it must be washed less frequently, and only when it gets messy. Once or twice a week should be ample. When you do wash, choose a sulfate-free cleanser that eliminates unnecessary chemicals. Also, take care of the water’s temperature, keeping it lukewarm to ensure the hair strands don’t get damaged.
After-Wash Hair Care
Okay, you have washed the hairpiece safely and adequately. Now what? How should you let it dry? How should you handle tangles? Here’s how.
When the washing process is completed, you can detangle the hair strands while the hair is wet to make the process easier. However, make sure you use a wide-toothed comb and do not pull harshly. Gently try to comb through the tangles.
When drying the hair, absolutely do not squeeze and twist it to get rid of excess water. Use a gentle microfibre towel and pat dry the hair. Do not rub. If you have the time, let the hairpiece dry out naturally. However, if you use a hair dryer, keep the setting on cool to ensure you do not damage the hair.
Mastering Safe Styling Techniques
Want to keep up with all the trendy hairstyles? Do that, but follow safe styling techniques to ensure the hair does not suffer damage, at least not as much. Follow the tips below religiously.
Do not often use heavy styling products, such as gels and sprays, on hair pieces or heavy styling tools like dryers, curlers, and straighteners. Instead, if possible, try to choose heatless alternatives to keep the hair safe. However, when you need urgent styling in a rush, keep the heat low to medium on the tools. For an added layer of protection, use a heat protectant spray on the hair strands before exposing the hair piece to any styling tools.
Glueing Enough, But Not Too Much
A staple of using hair replacement for men is adhesives designed for a hairpiece. Whether you opt for a tape or glue, learning the proper application method is key to maintaining a solid hold without damaging the base material or hair. Some of the best things you can do to preserve the health of your hairpiece are to clean your scalp and the base of the hairpiece before applying it. When you remove the hairpiece, remove all the adhesive residue and clean the scalp and the hairpiece.
Use suitable adhesive removers to remove the residue safely. Patiently remove the adhesive from the hairpiece and your scalp. When choosing the appropriate remover, make sure it is also skin-safe.
Don’t Forget About Safe Storage
No care routine for your hairpiece will be complete if you ignore the proper storage protocols. When you are done wearing the wig for the day, use the appropriate techniques and adhesive remover products to remove the hairpiece from your head safely. Once all the residue has been cleaned and you have detangled the hair piece, it is time to let it rest. The proper storage for a hairpiece requires a wig stand or a mannequin head. This is vital to help the hairpiece retain its perfect shape and not get weirdly moulded.
The hair system should be placed away from direct sunlight so the materials do not deteriorate over time. When you are on the go or travelling and must carry the hairpiece, holding it on a wig stand or mannequin head is not feasible. In such cases, keep the hairpiece in a mesh bag. This is essential to ensure the hairpiece gets ample air to refresh.
Following these practices will ensure that your hair system lasts and looks new for a long time.
Conclusion
Hair systems are long-term companions that require care and attention to last. As with anything else, failure to care for them will quickly lead to their deterioration. Given how hard and expensive it can be to find the optimal one to suit your look, practicing hairpiece care seems like the obvious choice. Following the tips and tricks listed above religiously will help you keep your hair system protected for a long time.
