Caring for a human hair wig.
Plan for washing, drying and gentle handling.

Find the delicate parts before handling

Look inside for lace, knots, seams and fasteners. Keep the model name and care instructions together, including directions added after coloring or customization. Ask which cap areas can be held and cleaned, and where conditioner belongs.

Check the drying method before washing

Some human-hair wigs allow air-drying. Others have a specific blow-drying and styling routine. Set out the required support and tools first. The wash method below is only for an already removed, adhesive-free wig whose instructions permit its air-dry finish.

Tangles keep forming at the nape

• Notice where the wig rubs a collar or scarf.
• With it removed, support a section above its ends and comb toward the tips using its permitted tool.
• Stop at a firm mat or loose knots and ask the supplier for help.

You need a steady support for styling

• If your wig permits pinning to a canvas block, use the correct size and only the approved sturdy pinning points.
• Keep pins out of delicate lace.
• Count and remove every pin before lifting it off.
• Ask for a demonstration if placement is unclear.

The wig is still damp when you need it

• Move the next wash earlier so the hair and inside cap have time to dry.
• Keep it on its approved drying support while damp, rather than sealing it in a box.
• Check the nape and thicker areas before wearing or packing.

Wash your own scalp separately

With the wig removed, wash your own hair according to scalp oil, dirt and product buildup. Keep those products separate from the wig’s approved supplies. A shampoo you like on your scalp may not suit the cap or processed wig hair.

Browse cleansing products. The consultation uses your wash frequency and scalp concerns to recommend a shampoo.

Keep conditioner on the permitted lengths

Use the conditioner specified for your wig, in the stated amount and for the stated time. In the rinse-out method below, keep it away from roots, lace and knots, then rinse thoroughly. Do not leave it in overnight unless your exact instructions call for that.

Browse conditioners for your own hair.

Wash a wig that permits air-drying

Start with an already removed piece free of adhesive. The method separates shampooing, rinsing, conditioning, a second rinse, towel pressing and drying. If your wig requires blow-drying or another finish, use its complete instructions instead.

Secure a dry wig to a canvas block

Use this only when the wig’s instructions allow a block and identify sturdy pinning points. Start with a completely dry cap and the correct block size. Check the wig’s own heat and color instructions before any styling.