How To Store Wigs At Home?
If you decide to give your scalp a rest or change another wig, the unused wig, especially the human hair wig should be properly stored to keep it shine and healthy.
And as part of a caring routine, properly storing your wig can keep your wig in good condition whether you use human hair wigs or synthetic wigs. Using the right way to store your wig can make sure your wig stays the regular styles and prolong the lifespan, which can save your money to buy new wigs and free you from the mess of taking care of the styles when you reuse the wigs.
How To Store A Wig At Home?
These are the most common wig storage ideas.
1. Wig head
2. Wig box
3. Wig stand
4. Satin Bag
Before Storing Your Wigs, there are things you should know
- Wash Before Storing
Before you put away your wigs, cleaning is an essential part. Because there are dirt and sweat, you definitely do not want those dust to be in your storage cabin or box. This dirt and sweat can cause a smell and generate germs on your wig, and affect the looks and health of your wig.
- Comb And Detangle
After washing the dirt, chemicals, and sweats, leaving the hair air dry. In the next step, you can gently brush the wigs to detangle with a wide-tooth comb. And don't forget to get the wigs fully dried, a damp wig can have molds in a sealed and windtight box or cabinet.
- Avoid Direct Sunlight
Direct sunlight can affect your wigs by dulling the color of your wigs. The heat and direct sunlight can cause your hair color to fade and sometimes breakage due to dryness.
- Stay Away From Humidity
With the hostility from the high temperature and humidity, you need to pay more attention to the place you decide to store wigs. The hot weather is also not welcomed by wigs. The heat and humidity can affect the results of human hair wigs, especially colored wigs.
The benefit of properly storing your unused wigs
1. Lifespan
Investing in a wig or hair extension can cost us a fortune. But with proper storage of the wigs, we can extend the longevity of the wigs. The long use term means that we can spend less money on purchasing a new one.
2. Style
Most of the wigs we buy come in a certain style, and the main reason for buying these wigs is probably we adore their styles. A proper way to store the wigs can keep their textures and styles. Having some wavy or curly wigs is refreshing, but keep in mind the routine for maintenance, and take good care of the wigs when you decide to put them back into the box.
You can find out more wigs care tips and the most common questions about wigs and hair bundles on our UNice blog section.
