We all enjoy a good wig moment, but the real question is, what do you do with those wigs when you’ve worn them out?
If your answer is to throw your wigs in a bag, we’ve got some bad news for you.
The way you store your wigs impacts their longevity, and if you have to send them out to be laundered every time, you should wear them.
Because your hair does not become dirty, it lasts longer, is tangle-free, and retains its luster.
These are some of our favorite wig storage tactics and suggestions for keeping your inches longer and your bobs bobbing.
Getting Your Wigs Ready for Storage
You must prepare your wigs for storage before storing them.
- First, cleanse and condition the skin.
Before storing your wig, clean your hair with a clarifying shampoo (for human hair wigs) or a wig friendly shampoo (for synthetic hair) to remove any dirt or oil accumulation.
Condition and carefully untangle your wigs, especially curly human hair units, and allow them to air dry before packing. For synthetic hair units, try a short spray of wig-friendly leave-in conditioner.
- It must be well dried
Can you imagine the odor of wet clothes? That’s exactly what happens when you keep your wigs wet.
Before you can keep your wigs, they must be properly air dried. Mold and mildew could grow on your wig if it gets wet. While using a hairdryer may speed up the process, it is far preferable to let them airdry.
Storing Your Wig
It’s time to preserve your hair now that it’s completely dry. The only requirement for storing your rigs is to keep them cold and dry, away from direct sunlight. Here are some excellent methods for storing your wigs:
- Keep your wigs on a wig head
Storing your wigs on a mannequin is a particular favorite, especially for straight or wavy wigs. This method of storing keeps your hair looking good and in shape.
As long as it’s nice and dry, you could use a styrofoam mattress, canvas heads, or a foldable wig stand.
- Keep in a silk or satin pouch
Another excellent storage option is to keep your wigs in a silk or satin wig bag. This not only maintains it silky, but it also keeps tangles at bay.
With a short Google search, you can easily locate silk or satin wig bags that take up almost little space.
- In a shoebox
You may always store your wigs in a shoebox, which is very useful if you need to travel with your wig.
However, make sure your wigs are not grouped together, and that the box is totally dry.
To summarize
You should enjoy all of the money you spent on your wig, and the only way to do so is to store them carefully. Believe us when we say that a little additional attention goes a long way!