Learn These Wig Tips To Become A Wig Expert - Wig Wear, Maintenance, Classification & More

A wig is a very practical beauty product that can help people change their hair style and color, and enhance their self-confidence. Here are some knowledge about wigs that can help you become a wig expert.

Wigs Wearing Position

When selecting a wig, first make sure that the size of the wig is the same as the wearer's head circumference. Too small can cause a sense of pressure, affect blood circulation in the head, and cause headaches, dizziness, and other phenomena; Too often lacking a sense of security. Based on the appropriate model, wear it in a suitable position according to the width of the forehead. "Wide forehead, long vestibule, slightly pulling down the edge of the wig when wearing, with a certain amount of hair curtain as a foil;"; "Narrow forehead, short vestibule, when worn, the edge of the wig should be slightly upward, but not too upward, leaving a small amount of hair curtain as a foil.".

Wigs Maintenance 

The combing action should be light.

Before using, you should comb the wig cover first, and then wear the wig cover and comb it slightly. Generally, it is better to choose a sparse comb for combing wigs. When combing wigs, the method of oblique side combing should be used, instead of straight combing, and the action should be light.

Do not use hairpins.

To prevent strong winds from blowing away wigs, some people like to clip them in with their own hairpins. However, hair clipping is not capable. Otherwise, it is easy to hook up with the net cover of the wig. Therefore, it is best to use a professional wig clip to fix it.

Do not rub with your hands when washing.

Wear hair covers frequently, and it is generally advisable to wash them once a month. Before washing, comb the wig with a comb, and then wash it with a diluted conditioner solution. Never rub with your hands, let alone use detergent to wash fake foam. Use your hands to gently float the foam in the direction of the hair, and then dry it to avoid exposure to the sun.

Wigs are divided into synthetic wigs and hair wigs.

Synthetic Wig

It has the characteristic of not deforming during washing, but it cannot be rubbed by hand during washing, otherwise it will stick together.

Washing method:

• Soak the wig in warm water and soak it in warm water containing shampoo for 5 minutes. 

• Gently press in shampoo water to remove dirt, and rinse foam with water. 

• Soak the wig in water containing hair conditioner for 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water. 

• Take out the wig and gently press it on the towel to absorb water. 

• Smooth carding, natural drying, and restoration to its original state after drying. 

• Before wearing a wig, the overall hairstyle should be combed, mainly using wooden comb tools. Do not comb large areas after wearing, only make simple adjustments locally.

Human Hair wig

Human hair wig is soft, elastic, and highly authentic. However, after washing, it will deform and require styling.

Washing method:

• Soak the wig in clean water, soak it in warm water containing shampoo, gently rub it with your hands to remove dirt. 

• Rinse the foam with clean water, and then treat it with conditioner. 

• After washing, take out the wig, gently press with a dry towel to absorb water. 

• Place the wig on a wooden pallet and comb it smoothly. According to the needs of the hairstyle, curl it into flowers or blow it. 

Every time you wash your hair and wig, you need to reshape it. You can use various grooming tools according to your hairstyle needs. The styling of hair wigs should be carried out on a bracket, but during the operation, it should be repeatedly applied to the wearer's head to try the effect to make the hairstyle suitable for the face type.

Wig Classification 

Divided by material.

According to different materials, it can be divided into chemical filaments and human hair. The chemical fiber wig is made of chemical fiber and has poor fidelity. It can feel itchy after wearing and easily react with the scalp. But the price is cheap and the molding effect is durable; The wig made from human hair is made from treated pure human hair, with high fidelity and is not easy to knot. It can be baked, dyed, and permed, making it easy to change hair. The price is high, and the qualitative effect is not very good.

By area.

A full lace wig is a complete wig worn on the head, which is convenient and firm to wear, covers a large area, and has a wide range of applications. Wigs can be customized into different shapes and sizes according to different needs, with strong arbitrariness, high fidelity, and good breathability.

Divided by the production method.

According to production methods, it is divided into woven hair and hand hair. Woven hair is made by machines. Ordinary batch production, low price, but not ideal authenticity, heavy, poor breathability, easy to block hair follicles, easy to knot. Handmade hair hook is purely handmade hair hook, with high fidelity, good breathability, and comfortable to wear, but the price is higher.

Technique

Technically, it is divided into full hand weaving, full mechanism, half mechanism, full lace, Jewish, front lace, hair block, and lace.

Length

Long hair, medium long hair, short hair.