shampooing and conditioning until you remove it.
Long-term wear, however, requires routine care so that your own hair doesn’t become dry and brittle.
After cleansing your hair and scalp, thoroughly dry your tresses, using a hood or bonnet dryer if necessary. Allowing your scalp to remain moist underneath your wig is inviting problems.
5. Remove your wig after Six Weeks.
You might be trying to keep wearing it until your next paycheck, but yes, lace frontal wigs have an expiration date too! Six weeks is just a guideline, but the maximum length of time you can wear a lace front depends on the type of adhesive you use.
Some adhesive types are designed for short-term use only, or around one week. Don’t use a short-term adhesive if you want to wear your wig for several weeks at a time. Once the six-week time period is up, it’s time to remove the wig and give your hair the attention it needs in the form of thorough cleansing, deep conditioning and moisturizing.
6. Practice Gentle Removal Methods.
Removing your lace front is just as important to your scalp as how you put it on. Don’t take off your lace wig when you’re rushed. Use a designated adhesive remover for lace front wigs. Apply enough to soften the glue, and slowly take the wig off. If you feel any resistance, apply more remover and wait several minutes before trying again.
And last, but not least…
7. Don’t expect the lace wig to last a lifetime.
Your lace wig is temporary. While these types of wigs can make you feel glamorous and make daily styling a breeze, don’t become overly reliant on them.
After all, wigs are an accessory; your hair is uniquely yours. Give your tresses the time and attention they deserve, and a wig will continue to be an enhancement, not a replacement for the real thing.