Because our wigs are made from genuine Remy hair, you can straighten, wave and curl them just like your own hair — it's one of the main reasons clients choose human hair over synthetic. But “you can” doesn't mean “you should, without a second thought”.
The rule of thumb: 160 °C is the upper limit for most of our wigs, and 180 °C only for thicker, very straight hair such as Coco. Anything hotter adds nothing to the style, but it makes the hair lose its shine faster. What matters here is a good pair of straighteners with adjustable temperature, not the brand.
Heat protection is not optional, however tempting it is to skip this step with a wig because “it's not your own scalp anyway”. A light spray before every use of heat protects the hair's structure just as it does on your own hair — apply it sparingly at the roots and more generously through the lengths.
With curly styles such as Imaan, use curling tongs rather than straighteners to create waves, and work in smaller sections. Larger sections need more heat and more time to hold a wave at all — the opposite of gentle.
The roots themselves — whether lace front, silk base or full lace — always tolerate less heat and tension than the rest of the hair, because this is where each hair is knotted in. Keep styling tools at least 1–2 cm away from the roots and let this area settle into shape on its own as it air-dries.
One last point that many people overlook: never style with full heat two days in a row. The hair needs time to recover between sessions, just like yours.