The complete wig care guide

A straight or blow-dried wig, with a normal scalp and regular wear: about every 2 to 3 weeks, depending on how often you wear it. With an oily scalp or daily wear, about every 1 to 2 weeks. A curly or wavy wig: wash and condition it once a week. Wash sooner whenever the roots feel oily, the hair clumps or the cap collects oil.

Brush out the tangles first, from the ends up to the roots. Wet the hair with lukewarm water, always pointing the water downward. Always shampoo twice, never once, with a suitable shampoo without conditioner (we recommend Pureology Hydrate), gently cleansing the cap and lace. Apply conditioner starting 2 inches away from the lace and work it through to the ends. Leave it on for 30 minutes to an hour, gently brushing the wig after 10 minutes, then rinse until the water runs clear. Towel dry gently, place it on a wig head and let it air dry completely.

A suitable shampoo without conditioner. We recommend Pureology Hydrate. Brush out any tangles first, then always shampoo twice, never once, before you condition. For heavy oil and product buildup, use a suitable clarifying shampoo when needed.

Because one shampoo only removes the first layer of buildup. It doesn’t clean the hair thoroughly. For clean hair with no buildup, always wash your wig with two shampoos, minimum, never just one. Condition only after the second.

Start with clean, dry hair and a forehead free of makeup. Put on your wig grip: wear it every time, so your wig stays secure and doesn’t slip. Place the lace directly on your forehead, secure the comb at the nape, then gently pull the wig back to your hairline, adjusting from the back. Avoid pulling from the front of the lace.

Cleanse your scalp every day, and put your wig on only over a dry scalp and dry hair. Check the cap, lace and roots every 2 to 3 days. Clean the inside of the cap at least once a week, more often if your scalp is very oily, and wash the wig about every 1 to 2 weeks.

During wear, the lace can collect sweat, oil and residue: gently clean it with dish soap or a makeup remover wipe as needed. When you wash your wig, gently cleanse the lace front, the lace top, the hairline and anywhere that touches your scalp, with light pressure only. Rubbing or scratching can damage the lace and loosen hand-knotted hairs. Never touch the lace unless you absolutely have to, and keep oils, creams and makeup away from the hairline.

Keep makeup off the lace: it should always be clean. Make sure your forehead is free of makeup before you put your wig on. We always recommend putting your wig on first and doing your makeup after, so makeup never reaches the lace, and avoid touching the lace while you apply it. Makeup damages the lace and makes it more visible, so your hairline looks less natural. Most makeup also contains oils, which can cause hair loss where it sits. If makeup does reach your lace, gently clean it off.

Yes. Apply it starting 2 inches away from the lace and work it through to the ends, then leave it on for 30 minutes to an hour. Never put conditioner, masks, oils or heavy treatments on the lace, the knots or the roots: they build up at the base and can lead to greasy roots, clumping, slippage and shedding.

Oily scalp, and you wear your wig every day? Use a clarifying shampoo once a week. Dry scalp? Pureology Hydrate works well for you. On a wig you wear regularly, about once a week when buildup calls for it. With an oily scalp, as part of your regular cap cleaning, weekly or more often if needed. With little buildup, less often, because clarifying can dry the hair.

Brush it every day, and keep a brush with you.

• Brush from the ends up. Start at the ends and work all the way to the roots. Detangle every day.
• Start at the nape. Wigs often tangle there. At the end of every day, brush the nape first on a flat surface, from the ends toward the top, with one hand on the nape to hold the wig.
• Use a serum on the ends. We recommend Davines oil, on the ends only, especially at the nape. That’s where wigs usually mat.
• Watch your jacket. In winter, a wig can get caught inside coats and jackets. Bring it forward on both sides so it doesn’t stay trapped at the back.
• Keep it clean. Keep your scalp clean, wash the wig regularly and clean the inside of the cap. Keep conditioner and oils away from the roots and lace.
• Take it off at night. Take a removable wig off before you sleep.

Severe matting? Bring it to us rather than pulling it apart yourself.

Up to 380°F (193°C), and lower whenever you can. Let the wig air dry completely before you style it, and always use a lightweight heat protectant on the lengths. Use professional tools, and never put hot tools against the lace or the cap.

Take it off first: avoid wearing your wig while swimming in a pool or the ocean, or in the shower. Limit sun exposure too, and avoid lying on the beach in your wig, to prevent color fading and oxidation.

The same way, starting with a clean, dry scalp every day and nothing oily or heavy on your scalp under the wig. If you use a prescribed scalp treatment, follow your healthcare professional’s instructions. More about our medical wigs

Bring it to us instead. Any alteration made outside Mor Wigs LLC, by another salon, stylist or individual, or by you, immediately voids all warranties, services, guarantees and complimentary adjustments. That includes color changes and toning, keratin treatments, styling, chemical or technical work, adding or ventilating hair, cutting, reshaping or repairing the lace, cap adjustments and structural changes. Once a wig has been altered elsewhere, Mor Wigs LLC is not responsible for damage or color issues, hair loss, lace tears, cap damage, weakened knots or dissatisfaction with the result, subject to applicable law.