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