Instruction - Caring For Wigs and Extensions

One of the most common things we are asked about is how our clients should care for their wigs and extensions. When you order from okwigs.com, we include simple guides to caring for your purchase. We have also included some helpful instructions below. Just select the link corresponding to the item you own or are considering buying:

1. Fall Instructions
2. Wig Care (Human Hair)
3. Wig Care (Synthetic Hair)
4. Extension Care (Human Hair)
5. Extension Care (Synthetic Hair)

1. Fall Instructions

   Here are step by step instuctions for wearing our fall products.

   • Step 1

     Part your hair from ear to ear about 1 to 2 inches away from your hairline. Comb hair forward. Gather back hair into a bun and secure with bobby pin.

   • Step 2

     Insert front comb into hair part.

   • Step 3

     Pull down over back of head. Hair at back should be completely covered.

   • Step 4

     Insert back comb.

   • Step 5

     Comb your hair over part and blend to desired look.

   • Step 6

     The finished look!

2. Wig Care (Human Hair)

   Our wigs made from human hair are of the highest quality and, when properly cared for, will give you plenty of enjoyable wear. Just follow the instructions below to get the maximum life-span and performance from your wig.

   Washing

   Human hair wigs should be washed in cool to luke-warm water with a mild shampoo and conditioner. (Using conditioner is highly recommended to reduce tangling.) Do not scrub the wig, just swish it from side to side and dunk it up and down. Wigs should be hung to dry. (Human hair wigs may also be set when wet. See Styling below.)

   Once dry, spray sheen or detangling spray onto the wig and comb or brush depending on the type of wig you have (See Combing and Brushing below).

   Setting

   Human hair wigs can be set quite easily by following these instructions:

   1. After washing, comb the hair (as instructed below) then set in rollers with rolling papers and setting lotion
   2. Put the wig under a sitting hair drier on low heat for 40 to 50 minutes. If you do not have access to a sitting drier, the wig may be left on a wig stand or styrofoam head overnight or until completely dried.
   3. Once dry, take out the rollers and style the wig as desired.

   Styling

   Hot tools may be used on human hair wigs. Hot blow driers, curling irons, flat irons and similar tools may be used in the same way as they would on your regular hair. Most wig caps are designed to be unaffected by heat. Additional care must be taken when styling a wig with a skin-like cap as the plastic in the cap material can melt under heat.

   If wig hair gets frizzy, try any sheen spray or wig spray to calm the frizziness and then comb. If not, wash then set with setting lotion to get the frizziness out. When wigs are tangled, use any detangling or sheen spray then comb the hair.

   Combing and Brushing

   Comb or brush your wig using the following guidelines*:

   Length	Style	Style With
   Short	Straight / Wavy	Any combs or brushes
   Short	Curly	Wide-toothed comb or brush out with fingers
   Chin Length	Straight	Any combs or brushes
   Chin Length	Curly / Wavy	Wide-toothed comb or brush out with fingers
   Shoulder Length	Straight	Any combs or brushes
   Shoulder Length	Curly / Wavy	Wide-toothed comb
   Long / Very Long	Straight / Wavy	Wide-toothed comb
   Long / Very Long	Curly	Brush out with fingers

   * Important Note: Spiral curl and dreadlock wigs should not be combed or brushed in any way, as this will undo the curls/dreads.

   Hair Products

   Any hair products can be used on wigs, such as hair spray, mousse, gel, etc. since the wigs are washable and reusable.

   Wig Storage

   While wigs are not in use, they may be stored in a hair net and plastic bag or on a wig stand, such as styrofoam head.

   When traveling, a styled wig may be carried in a wig box to prevent flattening.

3. Wig Care (Synthetic Hair)

   Our wigs made from synthetic use the latest simultaed hair strands and, when properly cared for, will give you plenty of enjoyable wear. Just follow the instructions below to get the maximum life-span and performance from your wig.

   Washing

   Synthetic wigs should be washed in cool water with a mild shampoo and conditioner. (Using conditioner is highly recommended to reduce tangling.) Do not scrub the wig, just swish it from side to side and dunk it up and down. Wigs should be hung to dry. (Synthetic wigs may also be set when wet. See Styling below.)

   Once dry, spray sheen or detangling spray onto the wig and comb or brush depending on the type of wig you have (See Combing and Brushing below).

   Setting

   Synthetic hair wigs can be set quite easily by following these instructions:

   1. After washing, comb the hair (as instructed below) then set in rollers with rolling papers and setting lotion
   2. Put the wig under a sitting hair drier on low heat for 40 to 50 minutes. If you do not have access to a sitting drier, the wig may be left on a wig stand or styrofoam head overnight or until completely dried.
   3. Once dry, take out the rollers and style the wig as desired.

   Styling

   HOT TOOLS MAY NOT BE USED ON SYNTHETIC WIGS. Hot blow driers, curling irons, flat irons and similar tools will melt the synthetic hair strands and ruin the wig. The only exception is use of a clothing steamer. Synthetic hair may be straightened by placing the wig on a wig stand, steaming the hair with a clothing steamer while combing the hair down.

   If wig hair gets frizzy, try any sheen spray or wig spray to calm the frizziness and then comb. If not, wash then set with setting lotion to get the frizziness out. When wigs are tangled, use any detangling or sheen spray then comb the hair.

   Combing and Brushing

   Comb or brush your wig using the following guidelines*:

   Length	Style	Style With
   Short	Straight / Wavy	Any combs or brushes
   Short	Curly	Wide-toothed comb or brush out with fingers
   Chin Length	Straight	Any combs or brushes
   Chin Length	Curly / Wavy	Wide-toothed comb or brush out with fingers
   Shoulder Length	Straight	Any combs or brushes
   Shoulder Length	Curly / Wavy	Wide-toothed comb
   Long / Very Long	Straight / Wavy	Wide-toothed comb
   Long / Very Long	Curly	Brush out with fingers

   * Important Note: Spiral curl and dreadlock wigs should not be combed or brushed in any way, as this will undo the curls/dreads.

   Hair Products

   Any hair products can be used on wigs, such as hair spray, mousse, gel, etc. since the wigs are washable and reusable.

   Wig Storage

   While wigs are not in use, they may be stored in a hair net and plastic bag or on a wig stand, such as styrofoam head.

   When traveling, a styled wig may be carried in a wig box to prevent flattening.

4. Extension Care (Human Hair)

   PLEASE NOTE: We recommend consulting with a hair care professional for care and use of our extension products.

   Application

   Prior to applying hair extensions, it is recommended that both your hair and the extension should be cleaned with shampoo and conditioner in cool water. This will remove any remaining residue from the extension manufacturing processing, help prevent tangling and help ensure a proper application of the extension.

   For wefted hair extensions, double check for loose hair wefts. If any loose sections are found, repair by sewing or adding the proper adhesive to the loose parts. This will help to prevent any hair shedding.

   Styling

   Hot tools may be used on human hair extensions. Hot blow driers, curling irons, flat irons and similar tools may be used in the same way as they would on your regular hair. However, care should be taken to avoid touching the weaving thread or glue with the hot tool.

5. Extension Care (Synthetic Hair)

   PLEASE NOTE: We recommend consulting with a hair care professional for care and use of our extension products.

   Application

   Prior to applying hair extensions, it is recommended that both your hair and the extension should be cleaned with shampoo and conditioner in cool water. This will remove any remaining residue from the extension manufacturing processing, help prevent tangling and help ensure a proper application of the extension.

   For wefted hair extensions, double check for loose hair wefts. If any loose sections are found, repair by sewing or adding the proper adhesive to the loose parts. This will help to prevent any hair shedding.

   Styling

   HOT TOOLS MAY NOT BE USED ON SYNTHETIC EXTENSIONS. Hot blow driers, curling irons, flat irons and similar tools will melt the synthetic hair strands and ruin the extension.