How to care for your wig
How would you cut your wig?
I was at a networking event this morning, yes this MORNING at 6.45am! Nuts or genius…..I’ll have to let you know.
Anyhow, after explaining what Afuro Hair and Beauty does, I had many numerous compliments on how lovely my hair looked. Hahaha I just LOVE wearing wigs. Just so that you can also oohh and aahh over my hair I’ve attached a photo below. I’ve also attached a photo of myself wearing the wig before it was cut.
No I don't require use of the loo. It just could have been warmer.
I was unsure at first but I love this cut now
I was explaining that the wig is 18″ long throughout so the fringe was also 18″ and I just went into a hairdressers, Francesco’s in Newcastle under Lyme Staffs, and had the lovely Matt cut it for me. All I said was “I want a fringe but keep the rest of the hair the same” and viola! I have this gorgeous cut.
The rule that I live by when having a wig cut,is that the hairdresser starts off by cutting off a little then working there way up as the hair isn’t going to grow back any time soon.
I have to say that since having my hair cut I have been attracting more attention, especially from the male of the species but I’m not complaining!
Just in case your wondering this is the Sleek 100% Human Hair Lace Front Wig – Diva in colour 1B.33 available from www.afuro.co.uk
I was also asked if I was wearing the wig when it was cut. I realised from that questions that people may take there wig, unattached to your head, to the hairdresser and have it cut.
An important point I’d like to raise is that when you have a wig or hair extension cut, you MUST ensure that the wig or hair extensions are re-fitted in the correct place it was cut in. I’ve made a boo boo with putting this wig back on in the exact same position as it was cut in. I’ve come to realise that I should make sure that the wig is on straight before it is cut……I’m only human…Oh well you live and learn and live to tell the story!
I personally I think it’s best to be wearing the wig when it cuts so that it can be shaped to your face. If you take the wig in and it’s cut on a stand then how can it be cut to compliment your face? That could be the reason why some wigs are slightly obvious looking than others.
What do you think? What would or do you do? Have you taken your wig in and had it cut? Was it a good cut?
How do you care for your wig?
I was asked this week “How do you wash your wig?”. I’m asked this question a lot so I thought other people must wonder about this as well.
Well there really isn’t any smoke and mirrors with this. If it’s a synthetic fibre wig I would do the following:
- Fill the fill with cool water and add some mild shampoo and conditioner.
- DO NOT scrub the wig just swish it around in the water from side to side and up and down.
- Rinse out the shampoo and add a little conditioner as this will help de-tangle the wig.
- Rinse out the shampoo and squeeze out excess water remembering to be gentle.
- I hang my wig on the towel rail, which is switched off, to dry drip dry
For human hair wigs I would do the same apart from using warm water. If you use warm or hot water with synthetic wigs the fibre goes a bit weird and doesn’t look right so the wig doesn’t last as long.
I personally use a sheen spray to keep the wig looking fresh and perky….OK looking good. Sheen spray also helps to keep the tangles at bay. With synthetic wigs you really only should use a little. Why? Well I used loads once and a few people commented on how shiny my hair was. I took it as “Oooo look how greasy your hair looks..” Too much and you may as well wash it out. Trust me less is more!
However with Human Hair wigs you don’t have to worry about that as it seems to sink in really well into the hair. Plus as you can use tongs and flat irons on the wig it’s used up protecting the hair from the heat as well as keeping the tangles at bay.
How do you care for yours?
