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Wig caps

A wig cap is made of nylon fabric, this helps to keep your hair in place and create a smoother base for your wig to sit. But these are optional, you can just wear your wig directly on the skin of your scalp or over your own hair.
Additional wig caps available to purchase here.

Note: If you are undergoing chemotherapy treatment this can cause a condition called chemo cradle cap, if you’re affected by this you need to contact your oncology nurse or support centre, there are specialist wig caps which are made from breathable materials. It’s best to seek medical advice to ensure you get the correct type you need.

Swept back method

Perfect for those with short hair. This is quick and fuss free. Just comb back your hair from the hairline and use some bobbie pins to keep in place. Alternatively you can use a little hair gel to keep the hair in place.

Braids Method

This is ideal for medium to long hair. In the pictures below the hair is sleek and straight so the hair on top of the head lie flat naturally.

1. Section the hair in two, centre parting to the nape of the neck.

2. Take 2 sections of hair and braid on each side.

3. With the two braids, take one each and crisscross them at the back of the head. They don’t have to be perfect, as long as they are close to the head. Secure with bobbie pins.
4. Place a wig cap over your prepared hair to hold it all in place. This is optional.

French braids method

This method is suited for thick hair and french braids will help keep the hair as close to the head as possible.

1. Section the hair in two, centre parting to the nape of the neck.

2. Take 2 sections of hair and french braid on each side.

3. With the two braids, take one each and pin them down like space buns at the back of the head. Secure with bobbie pins.

Cover with a wig cap to keep the braids secure. This is optional.

Pin curls method

Please note the above picture shows multiple pin curls, smaller sections of hair would be used for very thick or curly hair.

For finer hair the below method is ideal:

1. Divide the head into 4 sections.
2. Wrap each section into a large curl and secure with bobbie pins.
3. Place a wig cap over your prepared hair to hold it all in place. This is optional.

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How to put on a wig

Hold the wig at the nape where the adjustable straps and tabs are.
Hook into the desired tab, this may take some trial and error to see which is the best and most comfortable for you.

With 1 hand hold the wig at the hairline and with the other hold it at the nape.
So you’re looking at it upside down.
You want to bend your head downwards into the cap and pull the nape down to the nape of your neck.
Bring your head up and line up the wig roughly to your hairline, making sure it fits around the eras.

If it feels to tight, or too loose you will need to adjust the straps, and apply again.

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What combs and brushes to use for a synthetic wig?

A wig will require a brush just to remove any knots and tangles to keep your hair looking in top condition.

Synthetic hair is weaker when wet, so using a wide tooth-comb or tangle teezer is my preferred choice in my experience.
Always start from the ends and work your way up in sections to remove tangles.

Note: never use a nylon bristle brush, as this material will break synthetic hair and cause static.

The Tangle Teezer

This specially designed two-tiered teeth brush, detangles hair easily with minimum breakage or damage. Suitable for all lengths and types of styles. But its secret weapon is you can use it on wet hair, making it an all rounder for detangling a wig.

A Wide Tooth Comb

A large wide tooth comb is good for all kinds of styles to keep your wig under control. Always start at the bottom and work your way up to the top. Be gentle to not to tug at the hair to avoid breakage.

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Aftercare is essential for maintaining your Lush Wig. We want you to maintain its lifespan which is on average for a synthetic wig 4-6 months.

what you will need

A tangle teezer style brush or wide tooth comb
Note: never use a nylon bristle brush, as this material will break synthetic hair and cause static.

A bowl of warm water.
Note: never use boiling water as the intense heat can take out its style (like curls or waves) and weaken the wig fibers.

A wig shampoo
Note: an alternative to these specialist types; is a baby shampoo as they are mild.

Conditioner or leave in conditioner.
Cold water for final rinse

A towel
Note: microfiber towels or a tea towel size for shorter styles are excellent for absorption.

Wig stand (optional)

Method

First detangle the wig.

Fill the bowl with warm water and add a 50p size of shampoo to water, give it a swoosh.
Place your wig in the water, leave for 5 mins to soak and let the shampoo do its thing.

Use gentle squeezes but ever rub the hair in a scrubbing fashion as this will just damage the wig.

Rinse the wig with cold water, ensuring all shampoo suds are gone.

Conditioning

A wig conditioner can be applied to the hair, to keep it soft and supple and help with detangling.
Apply a 50p size of conditioner and work through the hair.
Rinse with cold water to remove the product.

leave-in conditioner

A leave-in conditioner can be sprayed onto the hair and combed through. It can also work wonders for de-tangling your wig in-between washes.

My preferred method is to hold a tangle teezer type brush and spray the conditioner holding the bottle about 20cm away, and then brush the product through the hair.

Drying

To dry the wig, squeeze out excess water and wrap in a towel, pressing down gently to absorb the water. Use a fresh towel if needed.
Note: never wring out water as this will cause damage.

Put your wig onto a wig stand and leave to dry, or if you don’t have one; leave on the towel to dry flat.

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How to make a wig secure

To ensure you are getting the most from your wig, some extra help maybe needed to keep a wig in place, here are some ways to ensure it stays where you want it to stay.

Fabric wig grips

Velvety fabric bands come with velcro fastening to secure the band to fit your head accordingly. These are kinder to heads that may experience pressure.

Fabric wig-grip
Available to purchase here

Glue

A wig glue is applied to the hairline to ensure your wig stays in place.
Glues are removed using oil like coconut oil or Petroleum jelly (vaseline) applied to the dry glue and removed with a warm flannel.

Ghost bond is a glue that will dry clear when set.

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Lush wigs are made of a high temperature synthetic fibre that can be heated to 140°C (284°F).

Always look for ceramic heat styling tools

Ceramic heat tools offer even heat distribution, making the appliance more gentle. An adjustable temperature setting is also essential, allowing you to customize the heat up to 140c, but never above this setting. Look for safety certifications like CE (Conformité Européenne) or BS EN (British Standard European Norm) which indicate the appliance meets safety standards.

Use a leave in-conditioner to protect

Before applying any heat to your wig, for best results use a leave in-conditioner to add extra protection. This lets your heat tools work on a smoother surface of hair.

Use Low to Medium Heat Settings

Always use a heat setting of 140°C (284°F) or under on your styling tools. High temperatures can lead to damage and shortening the life of the wig.
Note: This is the lowest setting on most hair tools. Please check your tools specifications before styling your wig.

Allow Sufficient Cooling Time

After heat styling, allow your wig to cool down. This cooling period helps the hairstyle set.
Just use some bobbie pins to hold curls in place, once cooled: remove.

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Here are a few ways to keep your Lush wig in shape when you’re not wearing it.
These methods are for those who wear a wig on a regular basis.
Whatever you choose it will help keep the wig construction cap in shape at night when you’re sleeping.

The mannequin head

There are a variety of materials to choose from, hard plastic are durable, but a polystyrene head is a good budget alternative.

left:plastic head and right:polystyrene head.
Note: a long neck head is ideal for long styles.

Wig stands

An airy alternative, good for drying wigs after a refresh.

Available to buy here

The Lush Wig Bag

If you’re not planning to wear your wig it for some time, its best to store it in the lush wig bag.

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We regularly get emails asking us whether it’s OK to dye one of our wigs. We usually reply to these with a “well we wouldn’t recommend it…” but we know there is a way that has been proven to work, and has been endorsed by our own customers, so we thought we would tell you how it’s done!

It’s a great way to revive old styles you don’t wear anymore.

Note: boiling water can smooth out synthetic hair, if your wig was styled in curls when you boiled it though, these curls will not still be present after it dries. This process removes any style the wig had been set into.

You’ll need:

A light coloured wig that is heat resistant (all Lush Wigs are) – one of our light blondes is most likely to take dye, never try and put colour into a wig that already has colour in it. It will just ruin the wig.

Fabric dye – look into a brand that others have used on wigs, this differs worldwide. NEVER USE REGULAR HAIR DYE ON SYNTHETIC HAIR – it will melt!

A large pot – big enough to stir the wig around in with plenty of room for all the hair. If the hair is crammed in, you might not get even colour coverage.
Put some old clothes on just in case!

Method

Put your pot on the stove, and fill with enough water to completely cover your wig. Bring this water to the boil, then drop in your dye. You can control the colour at this stage, the more colour you add, the darker it’ll come out. If you want a washed out/pastel vibe, just a little will do.
As the water reaches boiling, run your wig under a tap to get it wet, this helps the dye take properly. Take the boiling pot off the heat, and put your wig in the water. Give it a mix around with a wooden spoon to make sure the colour gets to all the strands of hair. The longer it is in the water, the more of the colour it’ll take in. If you’ve made your water quite coloured and you only want a tint, take it out fairly quickly. It’s important that you keep an eye on the wig during this part, as it will determine how it looks, so remember not to leave it in too long if you don’t want an intense colour.
Once the wig looks the right colour, remove it from the water and rinse it under the cold tap. Do this until the water runs clear, like you would with regular hair dye. You can then lay your wig out and leave it to air dry.

Conclusion

This process is risky, factors like how well your wig has been looked after, the quality of fabric dye used etc. can all have an effect on the outcome, so please be careful, and as we said above, don’t do this on a wig you aren’t OK with potentially ruining. Having said that, you could bring an old wig back to life with a new look.

All of our wigs (unless stated) use a high temperature synthetic fibre that can be heated to 140°C (284°F). This is the lowest setting on most hair tools. Please check your tools specifications before styling your wig.

Our wigs come in different parting styles as follows…

Skin top
Skin Top partings have a light coloured piece sewn into the cap to mimic a scalp. The hair is punched into this piece to give the effect of a real hair parting!

Closure

Our Closure top wigs are finished with a top piece that forms a circular crown.

All our wigs will fit the majority of head sizes. They all come with an adjustable head cap.
If you are unsure and would like to double check, please get in touch with your head size and wig preference here and we’ll measure it up for you.

All of our wigs are as pictured on models and customers.
Some choose to further style the wigs. Blunt fringes usually come longer so that the exact length can be cut to suit.

customers photos

In most cases you can view customers wearing the styles via our Instagram hashtags. Use #lushwigs followed by the name of the wig. For example: #lushwigsredsea.  This may help you in deciding whether the colour is what you are looking for.

colours and shades

Please be aware that the colours may look slightly different in person due to your device screen settings, or instagram filters used.
In all cases please reference the mannequin photos for the best colour match available.

need a closer look

Contact our customer service team here if you’d like further images and one of us will send you a picture so you can confirm the shade.
All photographs are credited and must not be copied or used elsewhere without the express permission of each person involved (Model/customer, Photographer, Lush Wigs).