Human hair wigs are renowned for their versatility, flexibility and ultra-natural appearance and can last up to up to 5 years with the correct maintenance and care. However, despite being made from the same material as your natural hair, wigs of this kind require specialist products. With an extensive range of products on the market – where is the best place to start?
In this blog, we’ll take you through some of the best products and accessories for maintaining and nourishing human hair wigs, so that even with daily wear, they’ll continue to look and feel their best for years to come. Plus, you may even find that some of these products make your day-to-day wig wearing journey that little bit easier!
1. Trendco Aftercare Kit
Complete with Pureology shampoo, conditioner, colour fanatic, wig cap and brush, the Trendco Human Hair Aftercare Kit is ideal for someone who is starting out on their wig wearing journey. This bundle provides all the basics you need, so that you can look after your wig correctly from day one.
Wig Cap
Do I need a wig cap? Whilst it’s ultimately a personal preference, wig caps can be an asset to wig wearers for they act as a protective barrier to a sensitive scalp (commonly associated with hair loss) and keep your wig comfortable and secure during everyday use. Plus, if you’re worried about fly-aways or that the wig may slip, a cap can be a great way to keep the hair in place, providing peace of mind, particularly if you’re in the early stages of your wig wearing journey.
Wig Brush
Also featured in the Trendco Aftercare Kit is a wig brush. Brushing your human hair wig is essential for maintaining its sleek and healthy look, whilst combatting any pesky knots or tangles.
Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo is just shampoo… right? Wrong!
Unlike natural hair, human hair wigs don’t produce oil, so instead of stripping the natural oil produced on your scalp, regular shampoo will simply make your wig appear dry, dull and damaged. To avoid this, wig wearers should stick to shampoos that are made specifically for human hair wigs or use shampoo that is listed as being sulfate and paraben-free.
The Pureology shampoo and conditioner combo is made with 100% vegan ingredients and is the perfect addition to every human-hair wig-wearers hair washing routine.
2. Dry Shampoo
Just like natural hair, human hair wigs can often use a bit of a pick-me-up between washes. Dry shampoo is a great solution for maintaining freshness and cleanliness, but as with regular shampoo, you should ensure your dry shampoo has been formulated with wig-wearers in mind.
The TressTech dry shampoo helps to keep your wig looking and feeling fresh between washes. This lightweight, invisible spray helps detangle and add volume to your wig, and is free of talc, alcohol and other harsh ingredients that may cause damage.
3. Styling Mousse
As human hair wigs are more prone to volume-loss in response to weather than synthetic wigs, a styling product, whether that be a cream or mousse, is a must-have if you’re looking to add additional volume to your hair. The Ellen wig styling mousse is a non-sticky, non-aerosol, that can be simply teased through you wig to provide additional volume in a matter of seconds.
4. Wig Heads
If your human hair wig isn’t retaining its shape, this may be due to the way it is being stored. Wig heads and wig stands are preferred storage solutions for wigs, particularly when the wig is being worn regularly. Not only do wig heads help the wig to retain its original shape, they also provide somewhere for the wig to dry after being washed. A wig head will help prevent your wig from tangling whilst it’s drying, ready to be worn again.
Learn more about how to correctly store your wigs.
5. Wig Tape
Do you find your human hair wig to be slipping and moving around? Wig tape can help to grip your scalp and add a sense of security, amongst its other uses.
Dimples large wig tape is double sided and transparent and can be used to attach to most monofilament wigs or toupees securely and comfortably.
Maintain Your Human Hair Wig for Longer
It’s clear just how important it is to look after your wig correctly, just as you would look after your own, biological hair. Now that you know the best maintenance products and accessories, take a look at our additional advice and guidance for caring for human hair wigs.
Alternatively, why not browse our extensive range of human hair wigs? From top-of-the-range designers including Raquel Welch and Ellen Wille, our wigs have been crafted with longevity, comfort and naturality as a priority, so you can feel comfortable and confident with every wear.
