Thursday, June 05, 2008

How to cleanse your new alternative hair

1- Pour one half ounce of wig shampoo (15mL= 1 TBLSP) into your glass or plastic tub [do not use a sink as the metal around the drain could react with the synthetic fibers and damage them]
2- Fill your container with “luke-cool” water creating a solution with the water and cleaning agent. Never use hot water on your wigs as this will ruin the fibers
3- Submerge your alternative hair in the solution. Move it around -swish! Then let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before swishing again- remove to a wig hanger
5-Empty and rinse your container before refilling with more clear “luke-cool” water
Place hair into this fresh water and swish again
6- Repeat with fresh cool clear water until the water is clean and clear when you rinse your alternative hair.
7-Give your alternative hair a good shake and stuff the inside with a clean fluffy towel and wrap the outside of your hair with a fresh towel as well and give it a squeeze
8-Remove from towels and shake out your hair. Place on a wig hanger, spritz lightly with conditioner and leave to dry. You will spritz your hair almost daily with conditioner so don't go too heavy the first time!

Wait until your alternative hair is totally dry before attempting to brush. Don't be tempted, the damage that can happen... it's not worth taking a chance.

Every other time you wear your hair you will want to give it a light spritzing with your leave-in conditioner. To do this start by holding your hair from the nape and giving it a good shake before beginning to spritz away at it. On the other days spritz lightly with plain water.

You can brush through straight styles. Never brush out a tight curl wig. Shorter styles which are more wave than curl as fine to be brushed out.

When all else fails just call Amy. She will be happy to help you regain your confidence. You are welcome to comment here: Ask questions, get answers!

Have a great hair day!

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