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• STEP 7: Let your hair dry completely, then begin the wax and twist process
again. Comb

How to Care for a Wig

A human-hair wig is a bit more trouble than a synthetic one, but keeping any wig in good
condition is easy if you use products especially formulated for wigs.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Buy the proper accessories to care for your wig. These include a wig
brush, wig comb, wig stand, wig shampoo and conditioner, and various wig
styling products. These are usually available in a beauty supply store or a wig
store.
• STEP 2: Remove tangles with a wig brush and a spray wig conditioner.
• STEP 3: Remove shine by applying baby powder to the wig, then shaking excess
power loose.
• STEP 4: Always comb or brush the wig starting at the ends, and not the roots.
• STEP 5: Store the wig in a closed space, such as a closet, at room temperature
and on a wig stand.
• STEP 6: Use a hair spray formulated especially for wigs to style your wig.
• STEP 7: To reduce the volume of your wig, spray it with cool water and brush
with a wig brush.
• STEP 8: Remember that it's best if you do not use any heat source (including a
blow dryer, a curling iron or hot rollers) on a synthetic hair wig. You may use
these items on a human-hair wig.
• STEP 9: Wash your wig after every 12 to 15 wearings. (See Related eHows.)

How to Choose a Hair Conditioner

Your choice of conditioner depends most on your hair type (unlike your choice of
shampoo, which depends on your scalp type). Choosing the right conditioner can help
you avoid greasy, limp locks or a dry, frizzy head of hair.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Choose a rich, moisturizing conditioner if your hair tends to get dry and
frizzy.
• STEP 2: Use a volumizing conditioner if your hair is limp and fine.
• STEP 3: Get conditioner made for normal hair if yours is healthy and shiny.
• STEP 4: Change the brand of conditioner you use every month, since hair can
become immune to a specific formula's effects, and buildup can occur.