| Wigs have become popular once again. They | | | | a bath towel to completely dry overnight. It |
| are so easy to use if you're looking for a | | | | is all right to blot the wig with a towel, |
| quick and easy hair style. And because they | | | | but don't twist the wig or ring it out. You |
| come in some many different styles, there's | | | | can use your fingers to gently separate and |
| sure to be something out there for everyone. | | | | arrange the strands as the wig is drying, but |
| | | | don't try to comb or brush the wig while |
| Proper wig maintenance will improve your | | | | still wet. The fibers could be stretched to |
| wig's appearance and longevity. And wig | | | | the breaking point. |
| maintenance is not very expensive; it just | | | | |
| requires a little bit of time and effort. | | | | 4) After the wig is dry, spray lightly with |
| Here are some important steps to follow. | | | | Simply Stylin' Light Silk Spray to restore |
| | | | the shine and luster and aid in |
| 1) Wig maintenance begins with detangling. | | | | manageability. |
| First, gently brush out your wig to remove | | | | |
| any tangles (unless the wig is extremely | | | | 5) While re-curling a wig is possible, it can |
| curly and/or it came with a tag telling you | | | | be very time-consuming if it is a very curly |
| that it shouldn't be brushed). Most of the | | | | style. Here's how you do it. |
| longer styles will become quite matted | | | | |
| towards the back, and it may be necessary to | | | | First, dampen your wig just a bit with cool |
| separate the tangled strands gently with your | | | | water. Then set the hair in the rollers. |
| fingers. Apply Simply Stylin' Light Silk | | | | After rolling the hair, run HOT water all |
| Spray to aid in brushing and easy removal of | | | | over it until it is fully saturated. Then |
| any tangles. Because it's made of pure | | | | gently squeeze each roller to remove excess |
| silicone, Simply Stylin' is perfect for | | | | water. Let the wig dry completely before |
| aiding in wig maintenance without drying the | | | | removing the rollers. If you have a folding |
| hair. | | | | wig stand, this will speed up drying time. |
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| If you have a synthetic hair wig, it is | | | | Once completely dry, carefully take out the |
| important to use combs and brushes that are | | | | rollers and you should have a nicely |
| designed for use on synthetic wigs. If you | | | | re-curled wig. Please be aware the hot water |
| are using a regular hairbrush or comb, be | | | | actually will take the curl completely out of |
| sure it has the rubber tips at the end of | | | | a wig unless the rollers are in place, as it |
| each brush bristle or tooth of the comb. | | | | acts as a relaxer (kind of like a perm) which |
| This will prevent the fibers from splitting, | | | | softens the fibers to the point that they |
| and keep the wig from looking fuzzy and dull | | | | take on the new shape of the roller. |
| before its time. | | | | |
| | | | One word of warning: don't ever use any type |
| 2) Shampooing your wig correctly is also an | | | | of electric styling appliance on your |
| important part of proper wig maintenance. | | | | synthetic fiber wig, thinking that this will |
| When the wig is ready to be washed, fill the | | | | be quicker than the method described above. |
| sink with about 2 quarts of cool water. | | | | Even on the coolest settings, a blow dryer, |
| Never use hot water, as this could relax the | | | | hot rollers, and curling irons will frizz the |
| curl that was set into the wig during the | | | | fibers, and may even melt them, therefore |
| manufacturing process. Pour about 2 capfuls | | | | ruining the wig. |
| of a gentle shampoo into the water and then | | | | |
| submerge the wig. When the wig is fully wet, | | | | 6) Mist your wig with Simply Stylin' Light |
| swish it around for about a minute and then | | | | Silk Spray regularly to keep it looking new |
| let soak for about another minute. | | | | and fresh. You'll find your periodic wig |
| | | | maintenance so much easier if you follow this |
| 3) Remove the wig and rinse in cold water | | | | important last step. |
| until no suds remain. Then place the wig on | | | | |