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    Can you wash a human hair wig with regular shampoo?
    Nikia Londy
    Hair Augmentation Specialist
    Nikia Londy is a Hair Augmentation Specialist and the Founder and CEO of Intriguing Hair, a one-stop solution for women from all ethnicities wanting to purchase high-quality human hair extensions, hairpieces, and wigs. With over 16 years of experience, she specializes in artificial hair integrations, hair extensions, hair loss, hairpieces and wigs, and non-surgical hair replacement. Nikia holds a BA in Organizational Leadership from Charter Oak State College and received her Cosmetology Certification from Blaine Beauty School. She is also a member of the American Hair Loss Council.
    Hair Augmentation Specialist
    Expert Answer
    It's always best to use products that are specifically designed for human hair wigs—they'll have less harmful chemicals than your standard shampoos and conditioners.
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    Is silicone mix good for human hair wigs?
    Nikia Londy
    Hair Augmentation Specialist
    Nikia Londy is a Hair Augmentation Specialist and the Founder and CEO of Intriguing Hair, a one-stop solution for women from all ethnicities wanting to purchase high-quality human hair extensions, hairpieces, and wigs. With over 16 years of experience, she specializes in artificial hair integrations, hair extensions, hair loss, hairpieces and wigs, and non-surgical hair replacement. Nikia holds a BA in Organizational Leadership from Charter Oak State College and received her Cosmetology Certification from Blaine Beauty School. She is also a member of the American Hair Loss Council.
    Hair Augmentation Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Definitely! Use silicone mix to add moisture and vibrancy to your wig after you've washed and rinsed it.
  • Question
    Can I use a microwave to dry my wig?
    Community Answer
    No, never do that. Not only will it ruin your wig, it might ruin your microwave as well.
  • Question
    How do you know when it needs to be washed?
    Holly
    Community Answer
    If it looks dusty or dirty in some way then it needs to be washed. Generally a human hair wig should be washed carefully once every two weeks if worn daily, less often it it's not worn a lot.
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    I read that you are not supposed to use a hair dryer on synthetic wigs--true or false?
    Idontknowwhoiam
    Community Answer
    It's safe to use blow dryers and heat on a human hair wig. For synthetic wigs, though, you can potentially destroy your wig by melting the fibers. Instead of a blow-dryer, hang your synthetic wig on a wig stand to air dry after gently blotting with a towel.
  • Question
    How do I get the original texture of my wig back when oil completely ruin it?
    Nae ThaBarbie
    Community Answer
    Provided it's genuine 100% human hair, boil hot water, add fabric softner + conditioner. Let it cool and place wig inside out. Dry inside of wig with blow dryer. If curly, don't brush. if wavy, brush & add loose curls. If straight, brush while blow drying. Straighten after.
  • Question
    What's the best wig color if you have blue eyes?
    Claire Compton
    Community Answer
    It depends on your skin tone and your natural hair color. If you have a lighter complexion then a blonde, light brown, brown, or natural red would look best. But if you have a darker complexion, then a brown, dark brown, black, or any fashion colors would look good too!. Typically, wig coloring is based off skin tone, rather than eye color.
  • Question
    My wig is curly. It's supposedly human hair, but it feels synthetic. How do I know if it's human or synthetic?
    Liz500
    Community Answer
    Burn a little of it with a match. If it's human hair, it will burn slowly with a strong odor. If it's synthetic, it will burn much faster and will have little or no odor.
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