4 COMMON WIG MISTAKES YOU MAY BE MAKING AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
- Using heat on your wigs without heat protectant.
We recommend always using heat protectant on your wigs because it adds a barrier between your styling tool and your hair, seals in moisture and extends the longevity of your wigs. Heat protectants help you reduce heat damage by evening out and slowing how hair heats up, so without it you can cause extensive heat damage to your wigs very quickly. We recommend the Lux Care Heat Protectant for your heat protection needs.
2. Washing your wigs with shampoo containing sulphates and parabens
When you wash your wigs with shampoo containing sulphate and parabens, your wig may feel super dry and lacklustre after. This is because shampoos containing sulphate have the role of stripping oils from your natural hair for a deep clean. Since wigs and hair extensions are made with hair that is dead, there are no natural oils to strip, so shampoo containing sulphate can leave the delicate strands on your wigs feeling extra dry. With sulphate and paraben free shampoo, you can give your wigs and hair extensions the cleanse it needs without stripping it further. Following up with a nourishing conditioner will also help restore moisture and shine in your wigs. We recommend the Lux Care Shampoo which is sulphate and paraben free and designed specifically for wigs and hair extensions.
3. Detangling your wigs with a fine-tooth comb
Detangling your wigs with a fine tooth comb can contribute to shedding from the wefts and lace on your wigs. It is recommended to use a wide tooth comb to detangle your wigs, as they have thicker teeth to allow larger amounts of hair through, which causes less pulling on the hair. We recommend the Lux Wide Tooth Comb for detangling the delicate strands on your wigs.
4. (VERY IMPORTANT) Expecting your wig to look perfect all the time
With all the perfectly filtered examples of wigs on your social media timeline, it is easy to assume your wig will look perfect all the time. However, in reality, a wig is made with material that is noticeable when in close contact with others and all wigs require proper maintenance to look as realistic as possible all the time. There are steps you can take to make your wig look super realistic, but it is important to manage your expectations. Some steps we recommend you carry out to make your wigs look realistic include:
- Adding makeup that matches your complexion to the parting on your wig and then filling in the hair at the parting with the Lux Root Definer. This will crate a seamless blend from the skin on your forehead to the lace on the wig.
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- Adding mousse like the Lux Melt Mousse to the parting area on your wig to help it lay flat and tame any fly-away short hairs. This can also be achieved with alternatives such as the Lux Melt Wax Stick and Lux Hot Comb or the Lux Melting Spray and a blow dryer.
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- Try to go for invisible lace on your wigs when possible as it is thinner so therefore has a more natural finish compared to regular Swiss lace which is a bit thicker.
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- Apply matching makeup or Lace tint like the Lux Lace Tint Spray to the inside of your lace wigs. This helps the lace match your complexion so the lace is less detectable.
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- Add some finishing spray to the lace to melt it after you have finished installing it (gluelessly or with glue). A melting spray like the Lux Melting Spray helps the lace look super melted and almost undetectable.
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