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The Ultimate Step-by-Step Wig Care Guide
You have a favourite wig. Or a few. A good wig care routine can help keep it looking beautiful and lasting for longer. Whether you wear a human hair wig or a synthetic wig, the right care products and techniques can make a significant difference to its appearance, texture and overall lifespan.
At Roches, we understand that a wig can be an important part of feeling confident and comfortable. That’s why we’ve put together this simple step-by-step wig care guide, covering everything from washing and conditioning to drying and brushing your wig.
Caring for your synthetic hairpiece
Putting on your hairpiece
- Turn your wig over with the hairline facing you
- Place your thumbs on the elastic adjustable tabs at the nape
- Tilt your head slightly forward & slip the wig on like a cap
- Don’t cover your ears
- Push the front of the wig back until it is at or slightly above your natural hairline
- Pull ear tabs to adjust the position of your wig, do not pull from the lace front
- Press the wire and ear tabs to form to the shape of your temples
- If your wig feels too loose or too tight adjust the tabs at the nape
- Set your parting and style
Washing your hairpiece
- Detangle your wig and turn it inside out
- Add Synthetic Hair Shampoo to a bowl of lukewarm water
- Soak for 10 minutes. Do not rub or wring
- Rinse inside out under lukewarm water, from root to ends
- Add Synthetic Hair Balm to fresh water and soak your wig, inside out, for 10 minutes
- Rinse inside out under lukewarm water, from root to ends
- Towel blot to remove excess water, don’t wring
- Allow it to dry naturally on a wig stand
- Apply Synthetic Hair Conditioner spray to the damp wig
Caring Tips
Wash after approximately 10 wears
Do not brush while the wig is wet
Do not use a comb or bristle brush, it’ll make it frizz
Do not sleep in your wig or wear it lying down
Do not apply heat as it will singe the fibres
Handle lace front wigs with extreme care
Caring for your Heat-Resistant Synthetic Hairpiece
Putting on your hairpiece
- Turn your wig over with the hairline facing you
- Place your thumbs on the elastic adjustable tabs at the nape
- Tilt your head slightly forward & slip the wig on like a cap
- Don’t cover your ears
- Push the front of the wig back until it is at or slightly above your natural hairline
- Pull ear tabs to adjust the position of your wig, do not pull from the lace front
- Press the wire and ear tabs to form to the shape of your temples
- If your wig feels too loose or too tight adjust the tabs at the nape
- Set your parting and style
Caring Tips
Wash after approximately 8-10 wears
Do not brush while the wig is wet
Do not sleep in your wig or wear it lying down
When styling, make sure the styling tool is at a maximum of 130ºC
Heat damages wigs, so go easy on straighteners, wands and styling tools
Handle lace front wigs with extreme care
Washing your hairpiece
- Detangle your wig with a vent brush or wide toothed comb
- Turn the wig inside out
- Add Synthetic Hair Shampoo to a bowl of lukewarm water
- Soak for 10 minutes. Do not rub or wring
- Rinse inside out under lukewarm water, from root to ends
- Add Synthetic Hair Balm to fresh water and soak your wig, inside out, for 10 minutes
- Rinse inside out under lukewarm water, from root to ends
If you wish to return to current style:
- Towel blot to remove excess water, don’t wring
- Allow it to dry naturally on a wig stand
- Apply Synthetic Hair Conditioner spray to the damp wig
If you wish to restyle:
- Secure the wig on a polyhead and soak thoroughly
- Apply antistatic spray on the hair
- While still wet use styling tool at a maximum of 130ºC (medium heat). Move hair straighteners quickly along the hair
- Allow the wig to cool and dry on the polyhead
Caring for your Human & Mixed Fibre Hairpiece
Putting on your hairpiece
- Turn the wig over with the hairline facing you.
- Place thumbs on the adjustable tabs at the nape.
- Tilt your head forward and slip the wig on like a cap.
- Keep ears free – don’t tuck them under the wig.
- Adjust the front to sit at or just above your natural hairline.
- Use ear tabs to position, not the lace front.
- Press ear tabs to fit snugly at your temples.
- Adjust the nape tabs if the wig feels too tight or too loose.
- Set your parting and style as desired.
Washing your hairpiece
- Detangle and pin to a poly head.
- Rinse with lukewarm water, roots to ends.
- Shampoo gently with fingers – don’t rub.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Apply Human Hair Balm from roots to ends – avoid the cap.
- Rinse with cool water to seal the cuticle.
- Wrap in a towel to remove excess water – don’t wring.
- Spray with Care’N Repair.
- Air dry 1–2 hours or blow-dry, roots first.
- If heat styling, use low heat and move quickly.
Caring Tips
- The label inside the wig goes on the back of the head. At either side of the label are adjusters (Velcro / hook & eye) to loosen or tighten your wig as required.
- The wig will look most natural if it’s worn on or slightly above the original hairline at the front.
- Two tabs at either side of the front of the wig with boning (wire) stitched inside should sit opposite each other around the temple area. Your wig is on straight if these tabs are parallel and pushed in flat against your head.
- Wash approximately every 10 wears.
- Avoid pinning on the polyhead through lace or monofilament. Handle lace fronts with care.
Keep Your Wig Looking and Feeling Its Best
With the right wig care routine, you can keep your wig looking beautiful, feeling comfortable and lasting longer. From gentle washing and conditioning to careful brushing, drying and styling, a little extra care can make a big difference to the appearance and longevity of your wig.
Whether you wear a synthetic wig, human hair wig or heat-resistant wig, always use products designed specifically for your wig type and follow the recommended care instructions. Taking the time to care for your wig properly will help maintain its shape, softness, shine and natural-looking finish.