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Instructions

• STEP 1: Remove the wig.
• STEP 2: Brush the wig gently with a wig brush, getting rid of all tangles.
• STEP 3: Fill a sink with cold water.
• STEP 4: Add a capful (about 1 tbsp.) of wig shampoo.
• STEP 5: Place the wig in soapy water and swish it around with your fingers for a
minute or two.
• STEP 6: Use a soft toothbrush to remove any makeup stains. Use a paste of
baking soda and shampoo on stubborn makeup stains.
• STEP 7: Let the wig soak in the sink for about five minutes.
• STEP 8: Drain the soapy water out and refill the sink with clean, cool water.
• STEP 9: Rinse the wig until all the shampoo is removed. You may have to
change the water a few times.
• STEP 10: Gently blot the excess water with a dry towel. Do not wring the wig
out.
• STEP 11: Let the wig air-dry on a wig stand, or turn it inside out and lay flat to
dry.
• STEP 12: Spray on a wig conditioner and style your wig after it has dried.

Overall Things You'll Need

• wig comb
• Baking Soda
• Towel
• Toothbrush
• wig stand
• wig shampoo
• wig conditioner
• wig brush

Overall Tips & Warnings

• If your wig has absorbed smoke or cooking odors, add 1 tbsp. of baking soda to
the wash water.
• It's best not to let your wig dry on a styrofoam "head" or other type of headstand.
It can stretch the elastic around the wig.
• Do not comb or brush the wig while it is wet.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source to dry your wig.

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