instructions de lavage et d'entretien

Wearing a wig or topper is an empowering experience, but to keep it looking and feeling amazing, a little love and proper care go a long way. This guide combines daily wear tips, washing instructions, styling advice, and product recommendations, all structured to help you make the most out of your hairpiece.

When wearing a lace top, avoid pulling on the lace or sticking your fingers underneath to move the hair this can stretch, fray, or ripple the lace. Always handle your piece gently.

Brush your piece before and after each wear. Don’t use a comb, as it can pull the hairs out. I recommend using a paddle brush. Start brushing the lower half first, then gently work your way up. Always keep the clips closed when not wearing the piece.

Wig/Topper Washing Tips

1. Preparation

Use the right sulfate-free products and never too much.
I prefer to use Color Wow shampoo, conditioner, and anti-frizz Dream Coat.
Gather a wide-tooth comb, wig brush, sulfate-free shampoo & conditioner, and a towel.
Get a wig stand to put it on after washing.

2. Detangle Before Washing

Use a wide-tooth comb or wig brush to gently detangle the hair, starting from the ends and working up to the roots.
Avoid pulling/tension on the lace or silk base.

3. Wet the Wig/Topper with Running Water

Avoid strong water pressure that can push hair back through the lace in case of lace top constructions (lace top wigs, closed lace toppers).
Hold the wig/topper under lukewarm running water (never hot!), allowing the water to flow in the natural direction of the hair (from roots to ends). Too hot water weakens the knots.
How to Hold the Wig/Topper: Put your hand inside the cap and support it with your other hand to prevent the weight from causing tension on the lace.
Do not soak or immerse the wig/topper to prevent hair inversion, tangling, and loosening knots. Soaking can loosen knots on a lace & silk base. Shampoo & conditioner can contain oils/silicones that make the knots slippery.
Let the water pass through gently. The inside of the cap will be washed by the water & shampoo running through.

4. Apply Shampoo Without Rubbing the Base (Lace & Silk)

Apply/dab a small amount of sulfate-free shampoo to your hands and gently smooth it onto the hair. Do not scrub.
Avoid rubbing, scrubbing, or applying shampoo directly to the lace or silk base.
Avoid massaging the top of the wig/topper where the knots are tied.
Gently apply the shampoo through the strands with downward strokes.

5. Rinse Gently & Thoroughly

Rinse well!
Let the water run from top to bottom to carry away the shampoo. Rinse under running water, keeping the wig/topper in the same natural direction.
Do not wring or twist the base & hair.

6. Condition Only the Lengths (Avoid Lace or Silk Base)

Apply a small amount of conditioner mid-length to ends only, never on the base, to prevent loosening knots (which causes bald spots).
Use your fingers to distribute the conditioner gently.
Rinse well & thoroughly under running water.
Wash your hands after applying conditioner before putting your hand back inside the cap. This prevents conditioner from transferring to the base.

7. Drying the Wig/Topper Without Rubbing

Pat excess water with a towel—do not rub. Avoid rubbing the lace top area; leave it out when hugging dry with the towel.
Place the wig/topper on a wig stand or lay it flat on a towel to air dry.
At this moment, I spray some Color Wow Dream Coat from a distance and never too much.
If brushing/combing is needed, do it very gently, not directly pulling at the base, avoiding excessive tension on the lace/silk.
If you like to blow-dry (I never do), avoid flipping the wig/topper inside out or using high heat, which can cause hair inversion.
Air drying creates the best results and makes the hair so much softer. You will notice that the topper can become fluffy and slightly textured / wavy after it has dried, that is perfectly normal. After styling it will be back to how it was at purchase.
If you want to change the part line of your wig/topper, do it when the hair is almost dry (damp but not soaking wet). This allows reshaping without stressing the knots. Use a rats tail comb to move the hair to the desired side. Air or blow dry to set the part line in its new position.

8. Brushing and Styling

Use heat protection before styling it with any curler or straightener. It can safely be trimmed, curled, straightened. I recommend a maximum temperature setting of approx. 180°c to avoid damaging the hair.
Once dry, use a wide-tooth comb or wig brush to gently detangle, starting from the ends.
Style as desired, avoiding excessive tension on the lace/silk.
Heat protectors:
- Color Wow Dream Coat (acts as heat protectant & humidity barrier)
- GHD Heat Protect Spray
- CHI 44 Iron Guard

9. Makeup on the Lace

If there's makeup on the front lace, gently remove it with micellar water.
Always dab — never rub — to avoid damaging the lace or loosening the knots.

Extra Tips Summary

Don’t wash too often — every 4 to 6 weeks is usually enough. The less you wash it, the longer the longevity of your wig/topper.
Don’t soak – This will loosen knots and create tangling.
Use the right products – Sulfate-free and lightweight formulas are best.
The more heat you use, the faster color will fade. Use heat protectant and limit frequency.
Stay away from too many and the wrong products, especially on the base.
Make sure your mannequin head is not bigger than your wig/topper, this will stretch it.
Less is more! Don't overload on conditioner, sprays, and oils. Buildup of products is what can really cause a hair piece to feel like it needs to retire.
In the winter, especially with longer pieces and wigs, the hair may tangle by the nape due to static, scarves and sweaters. I suggest buying a leave in conditioner spray to use before brushing when tangly
Keep you hairpiece hydrated in between washes with leave-in conditioner/detangling spray:
- Color Wow Dream Coat spray (light mist)
- Oribe Run-Through Detangling Primer
- UNITE 7Seconds Detangler
- Sebastian Professional Potion 9 Leave-In Conditioner
- Pureology Color Fanatic Leave-In Spray
- 11 Benefits by Revlon Equave Leave-In Conditioner