Heat Resistant Synthetic Wigs - Questions and Answers

Heat-resistant synthetic wigs have specific characteristics that are different from traditional synthetic wigs. Whether you wear this type of wig for hair loss problems (due to alopecia, cancer treatments, etc.) or you wear them for pure pleasure, the story is the same. It is very important to understand how to wash, dry and maintain a heat-resistant synthetic wig.

Why buy a heat resistant fiber topper or wig?

Pros:

- opaque,

- soft and very similar to natural hair,

- plateable,

- very light fibres.

Against:

- more nodes (discharge electrostatic energy worse),

- shorter lifespan than traditional synthetic fibre.

How to wash a heat resistant synthetic wig?

The answer is simple: it is washed like a traditional synthetic wig with products specifically designed for synthetic fibres.

In this article you will find all the steps explained in a very thorough manner.

Remember that heat-resistant fiber should always be combed with a wide-toothed comb and possibly detangled with the help of Jon Renau's detangler (we highly recommend it)

Can I blow dry heat resistant hair?

It is not advisable to use a hair dryer on a synthetic wig, even if it is heat resistant. The type of fibers used on these wigs and toppers retain the memory of the style, so every time you use heat you will lose the previous style and give a new one.

This is not the only reason not to dry it with a hairdryer: every time you change style you are shaping the fiber in a different way, pulling it and accelerating its wear.

You can use the hair dryer in some specific cases, for example if you want to cut a fringe on your wig and you want to give it a specific shape or direct it better.

Can I change my style whenever I want?

As mentioned above, it would be better not to. Every time you change the fold you "exploit" the fiber and reduce its lifespan.

So the less I use the straightener the better, right?

Yes and no. As with everything, moderation is key. We recommend leaving the wig in its factory style until the ends are damaged: from that point on it is better to put the health of the fiber first and use the flat iron to straighten it and give it a nice style, rather than waiting for the fibers to be so damaged that they form ugly knots.

Can you color a synthetic wig?

No. Choosing the color is a crucial step because you can’t dye any type of synthetic wig, not even heat-resistant ones. Think of this type of fiber as a dress. Would you use hair dye on a shirt?

Last tips:

- the longer the hair, the more important it is to take care of the fibres with specific products

- if you are a beginner, it would be better to start with a wig above the shoulders: you will find plenty of them in our catalog!

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