How to Wash A Human Hair Wig

One of the keys to making your wigs, hairpieces and hair extensions look great longer, is proper care.

Love your hair & it will love you back!

Here are tips to help guide cleansing, conditioning & styling.

How to wash wigs?

Find tips to wash your wig like a pro and make sure you:

1. Keep your wig looking beautiful, longer

2. Avoid stretching or damaging the cap

3. Manage tangles and matting

4. Reduce shedding and frizz

5. Restore luster

What you'll Need

1. Folding Wig

2. Standbrush

3. Human hair shampoo

4. Human hair conditioner

5. Towel

Step 1: Detangle

Before you wash, make sure you carefully detangle the hair using a brush.

Start from ends and work toward the root to decrease shedding.

Step 2: Rinse

Use lukewarm water and rinse from roots to ends. Do not soak or rub as this can lead to tangling.

Tip: If your wig is curly, try leaving the hairnet on.

Step 3: Shampoo

Loosen shampoo in your hands and work through the hair. Distribute a small amount of shampoo evenly throughout the hair.

Tip: Use circular motions to clean the cap.

Step 4: condition human hair

Apply a generous amount of conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends of the hair, avoiding the roots and cap. Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle and ensure even distribution.

Tip: Leave the conditioner in for 3–5 minutes to deeply hydrate and restore softness, then rinse thoroughly with cool water.

Step 5: rinse

Leave in for a few minutes before rinsing. Do NOT apply conditioner to the root. By applying conditioner to the roots, the product will undo the knots in the cap and cause loss of fiber.

Tip: If dry or damaged, use a deep conditioner.