Wig Care

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:09 pm

OK I don't want to sound dumb

, I have a new human hair wig that the wife saids I need to clean it as it isn't looking proper, Humm

OK I know how to wash it and dry it BUT, will it take it's proper shape? or will I have to learn how to roll and set hair?

Carol Ann

Post by **DonnaT** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:04 pm

I'm pretty sure you'll have to learn to set it. It is a lot different from a synthetic wig.

And where are the other new mods? This should be in fashion and beauty

Don't say it

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WASHING YOUR HUMAN HAIR WIG:

Draw enough lukewarm water in a large pan or bowl to cover the wig or hairpiece well.

Dissolve a capful of prescribed wig shampoo, along with 1 tablespoon of baking soda.

Swish wig or hairpiece around, squeezing hair gently. Keep hair moving in one direction or it may tangle. If front of cap has makeup on it, it may be scrubbed gently.

Rinse wig well with plenty of lukewarm water.

Dissolve a capful or so of wig conditioner in tub or pan of water to cover well. Work mixture through wig hair (remember: same direction). Rinse with fresh water. Lay wig out on towel and pat out excess water.

Pin on wig form and pick or comb out gently. At this point, a detangler such as Brandywine or SeCure Ultra-Loc may be used. If working on a long wig, start combing out the hair at the ends and work up the strand to the roots. Wig may be set in rollers if desired and placed under hood dryer, or left to dry overnight. A hot curling iron may be used on 100% human hair wigs

Jadeanne · Post by **Jadeanne** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:48 pm

Hi Carol Ann,

I just saw your post, looked through Fashion and Beauty, and came up with the following threads that at least mention care of human hair wigs:

http://crossdressers-forum.com/forums/v ... php?t=2384

http://crossdressers-forum.com/forums/v ... php?t=4904

I hope these will provide a starting point.

Jadeanne

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:39 am

Hi Carol Ann,
Bring that femininity to bear on that wig!!!

If you don't enjoy doing that kind of styling. I can tell you that my wig shop that I go to sometimes charges $17.00 to clean and style a synthetic and that really cheaper than a haircut. On the other hand she charges $34.00 to do a human hair wig - if you can get her to do it all. She said she very seldom takes them on as they are very time consuming and a lot of work. Anyway, guess you can learn to do hair styling.
Let us know how it works out!
Virginia