Care

Keeping it like new for longer

A human hair wig is real hair – it is washed, styled and cared for just like your own. With one difference: it doesn't get oily from your scalp. So the rule is: wash less, condition more.

01
Washing
Less is more. A wig doesn't get greasy like your own hair – only wash it when it really needs it.
- As a rule of thumb, about every 7–10 days of wear – sooner if you use a lot of styling products, wear it for sport or the weather is warm.
- Comb it through dry beforehand – from the ends to the roots, never the other way round.
- Lukewarm water and sulphate-free shampoo.
- Work the shampoo through in the direction of the hair. Never rub or wring.
- Conditioner on the lengths and ends only – not on the cap.
The hairline is hand-tied. Rubbing loosens the knots – and they don't come back.
02
Drying
Air is your best friend. Heat on wet hair is the quickest way to brittle hair.
- Gently squeeze out the water and pat dry with a towel.
- Place it on a wig stand and let it air-dry.
- Keep it out of the sun and away from radiators.
- Use a hairdryer only on a low setting – and only once it's almost dry.
03
Styling
It's real hair. Straighten it, curl it, put it up – it's all possible. It just needs a little more care than your own hair.
- Heat up to 230 °C – but always with a heat protectant.
- Go easy on heat at the hairline: the fine lace is the most delicate part.
- Colouring darker is possible. Bleaching is not – the hair has already been treated.
- If in doubt, test on a hidden strand first.
Major colour changes should be done by a hairdresser with experience of wigs and hairpieces.
04
Storing
How you store it when you're not wearing it plays a big part in how long it lasts.
- On a wig stand – it keeps the cap in shape.
- Keep it out of direct sunlight: light fades the colour.
- Never crumpled up in a drawer.
- When travelling: lay it loosely in a soft bag.
05
Wearing
Glueless means no glue. You put the wig on, tighten the straps – done.
- Flatten your own hair and wear a wig cap underneath.
- Adjustable straps and combs hold it securely – even in the wind.
- Don't sleep in it. Friction against the pillow causes matting.
- For sport: a ponytail or bun protects the lengths.
06
Lifespan
How long it lasts depends above all on how it's treated.
- Worn every day and well cared for, it will usually last you one to two years.
- Worn only on special occasions, considerably longer.
- Alternating between two wigs extends the life of both.
- What does the most damage: washing too often, heat without protection, sleeping in your wig.

What to avoid

Sleeping in it. Friction against the pillow causes matting.
Brushing it wet. Wet hair breaks more easily.
Bleaching. The hair has already been treated.
Sulphates and alcohol. Both dry the hair out.
Direct sun, radiators, saunas. Heat without protection does damage.
Too much heat at the hairline. The fine lace is the most delicate part of the wig.