How To Maintain Curly Hair Wigs?

We all know curly hair needs some extra TLC. And it’s much the same with curly hair wigs. 

With airy layers of spiral curls, a side-swept fringe and Yaki texture, the Anita wig sets pulses racing 

Combing and detangling curly hair wigs is essential if you want to keep your curls intact. But that’s not all. To have healthy and happy curls, there are a few more things you need to incorporate into your wig care routine.

In this post, we’ve got some tips that you can use to keep your curls looking sumptuous and sexy! Let’s take a look!

1. Striking a balance with washing 

We all know the importance of washing our hair. Our body produces natural oils which cause the hair to get greasy. Add to it all the dust, pollution and everything else, and washing hair becomes essential to maintain basic hygiene. With curly hair, it becomes even more important considering everything can hide between the curls. 

But washing wigs frequently can cause the fibers to go dry and brittle and prone to breakage. While you definitely need to wash curly hair wigs, you may not need to do so as often as natural hair. 

And when you do wash it, make sure you’re using non sulfate, certified wig shampoo that is right for your wig. 

2. Minimizing heat treatment 

Using heat tools on wigs is a great way to style them while protecting your own natural hair. These days, many synthetic wigs can be styled with heat tools as well.

The Rosario is a blend of 30% real human hair and 70% heat-styleable synthetic fiber that can be styled using moderate heat 

What you need to know about using heat on wigs is that the fibers, whether real or synthetic, get brittle and prone to damage. 

You can increase the lifespan of curly hair wigs by reducing the frequency with which you style them with heat. Using a protective heat serum also helps keep the moisture intact.

3. Appropriate products 

All wigs are not the same. You need to pay attention to the type of curly hair wig you have, and what specific care it needs. A synthetic wig will need a different set of products than 100% human curly hair wigs. 

Corkscrew curls from 100% real human hair give the Lorelai a luxurious look and feel

It's always best to use products that have been specifically recommended by your wig manufacturer. They know what’s gone into that wig, and they know what products will help preserve it. 

But be careful, you don’t want to overdo wig care products either… 

4. Limit product use

Using excessive products can have the opposite effect you want it to. Instead of protecting curly hair wigs, too much product can actually harm your wig. 

Everytime you add a layer of a product to your wig, it sticks to the hair fibers. Over a period of time, this leads to product build up which makes your wig look greasy and heavy. That’s when it’s time for a wash. 

And we already know, we need to strike a balance between washing wigs and washing them too much! 

Conclusion 

While all wigs need some love and care, curly hair wigs are a bit extra special. All that beauty comes at a price - regular and proper care is a part of it. 

By introducing a wig care routine, you can ensure your curly hair wig not only looks the part, but lasts a while too! Read a more recent blog: From Pool to Party: 7 Curly Hairstyles For Any Occasion!