Hair Care Tips

Whether your hair replacement or enhancement journey has begun ,or you are an experienced wig wearer ,this guide should be a helpful overview of the essentials of caring for your lace wig.

Be Gentle With…….
Yourself

Treat your skin and hairline with the same loving care you give to your new wig .Protect your skin with scalp protector and always patch test new adhesives.When removing your wig ,always allow time for the solvent to work-never tug or pull to remove .
Your Unit
Lace wigs are delicate and can rip . It is also important to use wide tooth combs and brushes that have rubber “tips” at the end of each brush bristle .

Daily Care
MOISTURIZE-Use light ,moisturizing products and conditioners .Avoid products that are oily or contain dring ingredients such as alcohol

PROTECT-To help deter tangling ,wrap or braid hair at night and keep it moisturized. We also recommended for you to tie hair at night with a silk scarf ,especially around the hairline .

Applying and removing your wig may seem like a difficult task ,but it is easier than you might think .and many of our customers do it themselves, it takes some practice.

Applying Your Wig
If you are using an attachment product ( tape or glue) for the first time ,perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before use the only use as directed by the manufacturer
1. To avoid having a bulky wig appearance ,prepare your own hair by braiding into small conrows ,warpping it or covering it with a wig cap .
2. Pin and Clip all hairs away form the perim-enter of the unit and carefully cut the extra lace .
3. Position unit on your head .
4. Apply alcohol to permeter of hairline with a cotton ball .Follow with scalp protector.
5. Apply adhesive just beyond your hairline as instructed by the adhsive manufacturer,Once the glue is ready press the lace down to your skin with the end of a tail comb .
6. Tie edges with a silk scarf until glue had full cured .

Removing Your Wig

1. Saturate the perimeter of you unit with adhesive remover where the unit is glued .

Tip : Wear a head band on your forehead to catch any liquid that may drip down .

2. Allow time for the adhesive remover to work .Re-saturates as needed .when it is ready , the lace should lift off your skin with the slightest tug.

3.Wipe glue from skin with adhesives remover .

Tip: A microfiber cloth works best for this !

4. Remover glue residue from the lace by spraying it with adhesive remover and wiping with a microfiber cloth .if there is still remaining glue .use ” The Mirro Slide Technique”.

5.Wash lace unit and store it on a mannequin to keep its shape .

Washing Tips

1. Always wash your unit while on a styrofoam heda. This is essential for avoiding tangling.

2. Air dry your wig whenever possible .

3. Seal the knots after each wash .

Care For Your Hair Weave
1.Co-Wash your Hair.You can co-wash your hair with a conditioner .Co-washing should be done at least once a week.
2.Keep It Air-Dried.You can towel dry your hair before air-drying by using an ultra-absorbent towel
3.Seal Your Wefts Before Hair Install.After you co-wash your hair & let it air-dry, you should seal your wefts..Sealing your wefts will prevent shedding.Make sure when sealing your wefts you are applying the sealant to both sides of the weft. This will guarantee your wefts are sealed tight
4.Protect That Hair From HEAT.Use a heat protectant spray, oil, or serumwhen you use heating tools.
5.Tips To Root.when you take your comb, brush, or fingers & start at the tips of your hair and work your way up to the root (weft ) of your hair.
6.Deep Condition.After serval weeks’installation,a deep condition is necessary.
Achieve this care tip by using a good conditioner or deep conditioner
7. Wrap It Up. Remember to twist, braid, bantu-knot, flexi-rod, roller set, rod set, or wrap your Hair before sleep.
8. Don’t swim in the sea when your hair is installed which may make your hair tangle badly.

Speical Care For Curly Hair
1. Avoid using brushes and narrow-toothed combs,and instead opt for wide-toothed combs which cause less frizz and breakage.Also avoid touching your hair as much as possible .this can separate your curls and lead to unwanted frizz.
2.We don’t recommend to straighten curly hair because it may cause hair problems like shedding and tangle.So had better remain the same curly look.
3.If you want to dye curly hair ,please let a professional stylist help you and don’t do that yourself.

Looking after your unit is not difficult however it does require routine maintenance for lasting results. Our units are are very delicate, they are hand made and each strand is hand tied singly. Follow these instructions to care and optimise the lifetime and wear of your full lace wig unit. It is essential to restore the condition of your lace unit as although it is human hair, it does not receive any nutrients from your scalp like natural hair does.

Using head on your lace wigs can reduce their lifespan. Lace wigs should be treated with respect just like your natural hair. Good care and maintenance will keep hair looking and feeling good for longer.

Gentleness, patience and daily care are the three key words for proper maintenance.

How can I prevent my lace wig from shedding?

We recommend using a wide tooth comb on the unit and starting from the bottom working your way up gently in small sections at a time. Do not use excessive pressure when combing. We do advise clients to not use any form of brushes at all as this will weaken the strand and eventually cause the unit to excessively shed.

Do not scratch your scalp through your unit as this will cause shedding, instead pat your head with your hands or remove your unit and treat your scalp with anti-itch shampoo and conditioner and then moisturise your scalp with oil or hair grease to prevent itching.

Moisture is Key!

Please avoid oily hair sheens e.g. Olive Oil Sheen Spray, Vaseline or other heavy duty greasy products on your lace wig.

Use serums to keep the hair moisturised. You must maintain the hairs healthy glow and soft texture by keeping the unit well moisturised especially if you have chosen a lighter colour. Any colour that is not virgin processed natural black has been lightened, the lighter colour units are not natural colours and have been processed to achieve.

We recommend using Argan Plus+ Luxury Oil Treatment as they moisturise the hair without leaving the hair feeling greasy. We would advise using a pea sized amount applied to the hair daily is ample.

Styling your Lace Wig

Use heat protector serums or sprays before using straighteners, curling wands, blow dryers and other heat appliances. Avoid blow drying the unit, we would advise letting your unit air dry. If you must blow dry the unit, make sure it is on the cool setting. Heat from the blow dryer will damage and spilt the knots and cause shedding. Try not to overuse heat tools as they can cause the hair on your lace wig to dry out considerably.

Bending rollers are an amazing heat free alternative allowing you to achieve bouncy curls. Braiding your unit in two braids overnight will also give your unit a beautiful natural wavy texture to the next day.

Cleansing and Conditioning your Lace Wig

We do not recommend washing your lace wig whilst on your head. Ensure the hair has been combed through thoroughly and it is nice and smooth before you start to wash the unit to avoid tangling. We advise co-washing the unit every two – three weeks with conditioner only due to the build up of product used on the hair eg. oil or serum. We advise shampooing and conditioning the unit once a month. We recommend using sulphate free shampoo on the unit.

We recommend washing the unit in a straight line from the crown to the tip. Apply the shampoo/conditioner gently in a downwards motion. Top to bottom the same direction as the cuticle hair strands that are aligned on the cap as opposed to shaking the unit about in a bucket as this will cause excessive tangling.

At Bedtime: Protect your Hair

Ideally it is best not to sleep with your lace wig on your head. If your unit cannot be removed due to the way it has been fitted or if you simply prefer to keep it on at night, always comb your wig before you sleep. If it is feeling a bit dry, light apply some serum. If you can wrap your lace wig up and use a clip to secure it quite high on your head. This is great because the hair will not be rubbed during sleeping. Silk head scarfs and silk pillow cases are essential to ensure your wig is protected. The friction of the hair rubbing against standard cotton pillow cases can use dryness and tangling.

Body Wave Units

We recommend sectioning your unit in small sections and use a wide tooth comb starting from the bottom and working your way to the top. You can use bendy rollers on the unit every few days to maintain the waves as well as leave in conditioner.

Exotic Curl Units

Our exotic curl units are the hardest to maintain as they require a lot of maintenance, the tighter the curl pattern the more difficult it is to maintain. It is like having your own natural curly hair and the unit will require more moisture compared to a straight or body wave unit. We recommend detangling the unit in small sections and the unit will need to be wet to detangle. Before detangling the unit we recommend using water and conditioner or leave in conditioner in a spray bottle and then detangle the hair using a wide tooth comb in small sections starting from the bottom and working your way to the top. Once you have detangled the hair we recommend putting serum on the hair straight away. With our exotic curl units you can also use a hair lotion or curl activator, Creme of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Hair Treatment and Care Free Curl: Curl Activator.

Styling

In order to style the unit we recommend wetting the hair using a water spray bottle and then using a serum and/or a hair lotion straight away because if you do not put any serum on the hair the unit will dry up and tangle. If you would like to use a hair lotion we recommend Creme of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Hair Treatment. You can also use a curl activator on the unit as well.