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Straw like Tangled full Human Hair Wig ------- HELP
I have had my full human hair wig since the end of Oct 2011, I have had problems with it since the beginning. I wash it like I was instructed to; brush it out, add shampoo to a large basin of warm water, submerge the unit, swish around, rinse, get clean water add conditioner, soak unit for 5 minutes, rinse, towel dry, add Matrix leave in Conditioner spray, comb, put on foam head to air dry.
Well about 3 days after I wash my hair gets super tangled all over and straw like on the ends. I have called the place I got my unit and they have had me come in, she did a bleach treatment. It helped with the tangles for a few days but it didnt last long. I finally asked if there was something wrong with my unit, they are ordering me a replacement.
I'm very worried that it will be more of the same with the new unit. I need yalls amazing ideas on how to really care for my unit. The shop can only help so much. I'm guess I'm just Human Hair Wig uneducated. Please teach me your tricks.
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Permalink Reply by cathy clark on
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Rose, thanks for this information-I think it is very important to follow this when dealing with hair that is processed, as is most hair that is Asian in origin, especially if it is no longer the original dark color. I have read before about this processed hair swelling when immersed in water-I think for a non scientific mind it is hard to grasp this, but it is very very important. And your suggestion of wetting and conditioning gradually, before washing, so that the hair doesn't swell so much when washed, is a very good one. Sometimes, on a very dry wig, I give an overall conditioning with Moroccan oil, sometimes called argan oil,before washing- this is extra work, but makes a difference.Thanks for this tip.
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Permalink Reply by Michelle on
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Unfortunately wigs whether human hair or not do not last long. Unless you have purchased one of those wigs that cost thousands of dollars you will have to change out every 3 to 4 months especially if your using it for everyday use. Sucks but this is the ugly truth. The things we have to go through.... grrrr!
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Permalink Reply by Julia S on
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Thanks for the advice. I dont have a new wig coming in at no cost to me as the original mfr of my current wig didnt make a good product and my wig shop is standing behind their 1 year warrentee so they are going with another mfr and getting me a new one. I didnt pay $1400 for this one so it better last more than 4 months, they said I should get 1-5 years out of it.
I will try the conditioner and water trick. I did put conditioner directly on the ends and let it sit for 30 minutes and that seemed to help a little. Since I have "bad" hair I did have to trim it also. It is still crazy tangled but we will see what the new wig hold also I guess.
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Permalink Reply by NearlyNatural on
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Hi Julia,
It is very important to include natural oils back into your hair system along with a once weekly deep conditioning. The ultimate issue is that wigs can't utilize the natural scalp oils that normally lubricate scalp hair. Most individuals concentrate only on finding a specific wash out or leave in conditioner to add moisture . Most importantly you must find the proper balance of both moisture AND natural lubricating oils to keep a system healthy. That is the ONLY way to maintain a healthy wig. Several key steps are necessary to restore dry brittle hair. Use a pre conditioning solution to drive your conditioner deeper into your hair / and use conditioners that contain natural oils (specifically Argan Oil) and jojoba oil. Once the hair is allowed to air dry always use a light application of Argan Oil or other natural oil combination to repair split end and damage. Also use only finishing/syling products that contain botanical extracts and oils that aid moisture balance and repair . Wig hair is starving for this proper balance.You should also apply a deep conditioning masque with light heat application once weekly for deeper conditioning.
I find so often that individuals invest in their wigs without knowledge of the proper maintenance to maintain natural look and feel . There is NOTHING worse that a dry / tangled system that is essentially unusable.
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I can highly recommend https://dresslily.com particularly if you've got mid to long hair. The wigs are made with real hair and they are very realistic.
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Permalink Reply by caroline on
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i know how you feel ha the same problem!!! i tried everything in the end my best rutine is.....ARGAN OIL shampoo + conditioner (im using capitals to say argan oil becoz it is a lfe saver for my wigs haha) when i wash i ALWAYS hold the wig with 1 hand and spray the water down the hair shaft only!!! followed by ARGAN serum drops while wet/ this can also be applied to dry hair as it actually soaks in!! then every night + mornin i spray with aussi miracle leave in conditioner sumtimes a few drops of argan oil serum if a bit dryer. i spent a fortune on other products these have bein the best especially as my hair is heavilly processed to bloned hopr this helps :@)
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Caroline is so right! Argan Oil is truly one of the best products that you can use for the maintenance of your hair systems. So many wearers concentrate only on conditioning the hair and getting moisture back - BUT the one downfall that the majority of hair wearers make is the CRITICAL step of putting back NATURAL OILS into the system as Caroline has described with her routine. Virtually the only way to prevent breakage/split ends and tangling and keep the hair shiny/healthy is to include products with natural oils while styling. And with Argan Oil it only takes a very small amount (typically a dime sized amount) in the palm of your hand to provide nice protection and shine.
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Permalink Reply by Laura on
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Hello, is there a specific brand or kind you use? My hairpeice mats up after about 2months and I cannot find anything to help it.
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Permalink Reply by Andrea Holden on
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Hi
I am a wig specialist and sometimes you get human hair wigs that suffer cuticle lock. If the matting is underneath in the nape its quite a popular problem. My advise is to blow dry the hair properly and glide over with hair straightners. I also advise using shine spray on the hair to give it a lubricant.
Have you tried any of these things?
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NearlyNatural also specializes in wig care and Andrea is exactly right. We get frustrated with wig suppliers and 'shops' because they simply try to sell you a wig and for most companies after that you are on your own to 'figure it out'. That SHOULD NOT be the case at all. Once you receive your wig you should have exactly what you need to keep it looking and feeling healthy/natural.
Conditioning is the most common word that you hear with a wig. A wig should be deep conditioned with a deep conditioning masque with mild heat once weekly. For those that wash their wig often it should be conditioned EACH TIME it is washed and also on a daily basis brush through with a leave in conditioner approved for hair replacement.
Most importantly WIGS MUST HAVE NATURAL OILS PUT BACK INTO THEM FROM DAY 1. THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATE FROM A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THEY SELL A HAIR SYSTEM. As Andrea stated once the cuticle becomes 'locked' which can happen for various reasons -the friction results in mangled/tangled hair and because it doesn't have oils for lubrication the hair is dry / and brittle. The wig should be kept well 'lubricated' and healthy from day 1 with the correct natural oils! Andrea mentioned using a shine spray which is good. A good shine spray will contain the correct ration of specific natural oils needed by your wig hair. To name a few you can use Argan,Coconut,Jojoba oils or a product with a combination of each of these natural oils for deep conditioning. But they must be included. Simply using a ' conditioner ' is not enough for long term life of a wig because your wig cant utilize the natural oils produced by your scalp.
I hope this helps. We see this issue on a daily basis and with the proper maintenance regimen in place using a regimen with natural oils from day 1 of your new system (or after restoration of your current system) you can have a wig that remains beautiful/healthy and enjoyable!
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