Wig Care & Buying Tips – What You Need to Know 

👀 Raw Hair vs. Virgin Hair – What’s the Difference?

Choosing between Raw and Virgin hair can feel confusing — but the difference comes down to processing, origin, and long-term performance. Here’s a detailed guide to help you decide which suits your lifestyle, look, and budget.
Which One Is Right For You?

Choose Raw Hair if you:

• Want the highest quality and most natural look

• Plan to wear your wig long-term

• Want to bleach, highlight, or colour your hair

• Are happy to invest more for premium longevity

Choose Virgin Hair if you:

• Want beautiful texture with less upkeep

• Prefer a more affordable option

• Are new to wigs and want something easy to manage
👑 Why You Need More Than One Wig

Having more than one unit in your wigdrobe (e.g. work wig, everyday wig, outing wig) helps:

• Rotate wear & allow time for proper care

• Prevent overuse that leads to shedding or lace damage

• Maintain longevity — even the best-quality wigs will wear down if overworn without rest
🎨 Colour Considerations

• All colour fades – toner touch-ups may be needed over time. Reds and Gingers are quicker to fade

• Re-colouring: Going from light to dark is more sustainable than dark to light

• Blonde & Highlighted Units: Best worn occasionally due to their processed nature

• If worn daily, alternate with another unit and deep condition regularly

• Toning and hydration are key to preventing brassiness and dryness
🧵  Frontal vs Closure – Which Should I Choose?

• For Everyday / Low-Maintenance Wear: Go with a Closure

• 4x4: Good for single, fixed partings

• 5x5: Allows for easy part switching

• 6x6 and above: Offers deeper parting and more natural hairline coverage

• Frontal Units: More styling flexibility but require experience or professional install

• “Glueless frontals” are not beginner-friendly
🕵️‍♀️ HD or Transparent Lace?

• HD Lace: Ultra-thin and melts easily for a seamless look — but less durable, needs careful handling

• Transparent Lace: Suitable for fair/light skin tones. Darker skin tones may find it harder to blend unless skilled with lace tinting/makeup

Note: All lace types require blending for a flawless finish
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🧼 Wig Care Tips by Hair Type

You’ll need one of each product:

• Shampoo – Gentle and sulphate-free to preserve your lace and colour

• Conditioner – Hydrating and smoothing for manageability

• Hair Mask – Deep moisture treatment for softness and strength

• Heat Protectant – Shields your unit from styling damage

• Hair Serum/Oil – Adds shine and controls frizz

• Leave-In Conditioner Spray – Lightweight hydration between washes

• For curls- Curl Cream or Mousse – Defines curls with bounce and hold

• Colour Deposit Product – Helps maintain your blonde, brunette, or red tone


STORAGE RULES FOR ALL UNITS

1. Never sleep in your glueless wig

2. Allow the wig to air out before storing

3. Store on a wig stand or in a satin/storage bag

4. Keep away from heat, steam and humidity
📏Straight Hair

(Keeping it sleek, soft and full)

Daily care

  1. Lightly brush before and after wear using a soft paddle brush
  2. Always start from the ends and work upwards
  3. Use a pea sized amount of lightweight serum on the ends only
  4. Avoid over touching the hair during the day, friction causes flyaways

Washing

  1. Wash every 7 to 10 wears
  2. Shampoo once or twice depending on product build up
  3. Condition mid lengths to ends only
  4. Rinse thoroughly and gently squeeze out excess water

Drying and styling

  1. Air dry whenever possible
  2. Blow dry using low to medium heat with a heat protectant
  3. Use straighteners sparingly and avoid repeated passes
  4. Finish with a light serum or anti humidity spray


What to avoid

• Heavy oils and creams

• Excessive heat

• Brushing aggressively near the lace
➰Curly Hair

(Defined curls, minimal frizz, long lasting pattern)

Daily care

  1. Do not dry brush
  2. Refresh curls using water plus a small amount of leave in conditioner
  3. Scrunch gently rather than combing
  4. Finger detangle only if needed

Detangling

  1. Detangle only when damp or wet
  2. Use conditioner to create slip
  3. Work in sections from ends upwards

Washing

  1. Wash every 5 to 7 wears
  2. Shampoo gently to avoid disrupting curl pattern
  3. Condition generously and let sit for 10 minutes
  4. Rinse and scrunch curls upwards with a towel

Drying and styling

  1. Air dry on a wig stand
  2. Avoid heat as much as possible
  3. If diffusing, use low heat and low airflow

What to avoid

• Brushing when dry

• Heavy gels on the lace

• Excessive manipulation
🤍Blonde/Light-Coloured Hair


(Colour longevity, softness and shine)

Daily care

  1. Use lightweight products only
  2. Keep makeup and foundation away from the lace
  3. Store away from direct sunlight

Washing

  1. Wash every 7 wears or when hair feels dull
  2. Use moisturising shampoo
  3. Purple shampoo only when needed (no more than every other wash)
  4. Deep condition regularly to maintain softness

Drying and styling

  1. Always use heat protectant
  2. Keep heat tools on low to medium
  3. Avoid repeated straightening or curling

What to avoid

• Overuse of purple shampoo

• Alcohol based styling products

• Excessive heat
🧡 RED / GINGER-COLOURED HAIR

(Prevent fading, maintain warmth and vibrancy)

Daily care

  1. Minimise heat and styling products
  2. Use serum lightly on the ends
  3. Store away from sunlight to prevent fading

Washing

  1. Wash every 7 to 10 wears
  2. Use colour safe shampoo only
  3. Wash in lukewarm or cool water
  4. Avoid clarifying shampoos unless absolutely necessary

Drying and styling

  1. Air dry where possible
  2. Use heat protectant every time
  3. Keep heat tools on low settings


What to avoid

• Frequent washing

• Hot water

• Purple or blue shampoos

Need help choosing your next unit or have a care question?

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