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Bleach Bath – Untangle Human Hair Lace Wigs

March 26, 2010 By Karen

Some lace wig wearers prefer a curly human hair lace wig to wear it curly or flat iron it to wear straight.  If you do not properly wash and care for your wig, it may tangle. A customer informed me of a method called a bleach bath to untangle human hair wigs, even when they have become matted & knotted. I tried it on one of my old wigs and it came back to life in near perfect condition.

You will need:

Bleach
Ammonia
Shampoo
Conditioner
Freezer Bag
Hot Boiling Water

  • In a bowl mix 1 gallon of very hot water with ¼ cup of bleach.
  • Place the wig in the bowl allowing it to soak for 2-3 minutes. Do not leave in longer than 3 minutes. Gently comb or brush while submerged.
  • Rinse the wig in warm water
  • In a bowl, mix ¼ cup of ammonia with 4 cups of water. Dip the wig in the mixture and rinse with warm water again.
  • Put wig in a freezer bag with deep conditioner (soak/submerge it totally). Make sure the bag is tightly sealed.
  • Submerge the freezer bag in the boiling water for about 10 mins. Finally wash the conditioner out and gently comb it with a wide tooth comb.

Do not use the bleach method often because it will eventually change the hair color.

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Prevent Excessive Wig Hair Shedding

February 22, 2010 By Karen

Excessive hair shedding from your wig can be a problem if you do not properly care for your wig. There are a few maintenance techniques which will help prevent shedding. First seal the knots on your unit before you wear it and after every wash. A very good knot sealer product to use is called Knot Sealer. Turn the wig inside out, spray on the mesh or lace and allow it to completely dry before wearing it.

Knot Sealer-2TAfter washing your unit, allow it to air dry. After the cap is completely dry, apply your sealer. There is a shampoo I recommend for use with wigs and natural hair. It is called MOROCCANOIL® MOISTURE REPAIR SHAMPOO. It does not contain sulfate (which is in many shampoos), which tend to dry out hair.

Another thing that can cause the wig to excessively shed is applying oils or conditioners close to the base of the wig where the knots are. This can cause the knots to loosen and slip when brushing or combing the hair. Even if you use a knot sealer product, using oils and conditioners can weaken the effectiveness.

When applying conditioner to your unit, try to stay clear of the knots at the base. Make sure your hair is complete dryer before combing or brushing. If the hair is not complete dry, combing loosens the knots. Although it may not shed immediately, once the hair is dry and you begin to style it, your wig may begin to shed.

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