Rinses can be used to neutralize brassiness or to add a slight tone. Many times, a client that has the high-blonde lightener and toner on her natural hair will appreciate the same toner, in a rinse, used on the hairpiece. This assures a perfect match. Whatever your desires, PLEASE TEST…TEST…TEST.
The non-ammonia “deep color” is treated much the same way as permanent color. However, no water is used. These colors are great for adding exciting tones to the hair, such as burgundy or vibrant red. We can refresh the color and add luster to the hair with these products. Above all, remember to take test strands on the hair, to determine if the treatment is going to be what you want. To remove excess, rinse only very well, condition, and proceed with styling. Cleaning the wig Wig cleaning depends on the number of times the wig is worn and the wig’s hair type. For example, if a wig is worn daily, the client should clean it every 2 weeks. Wigs can accumulate a build-up of hairsprays, hair sheens, wig luster, and oils that are used to enhance the wig’s appearance. Smoke and other fumes can cause a wig to have an unpleasant odor. Human-hair wigs are more absorbent of odors than synthetic wigs. In the case of the synthetic wig or hairpiece, a very gentle shampoo or the manufacturer’s wig shampoo is recommended. We have, however used Woolite clothing soap to cleanse the synthetic wigs and hairpieces. It will do a great job and leave the cap clean and smelling fresh. Educate your client in the care and cleaning of the synthetic piece. You will place about a tablespoon of soap in a basin filled with cool water. Take a soft brush to the inside of the cap around the hairline to remove any make-up or residual creams. Then submerge the piece in the soapy solution and allow to soak for 5—10 minutes. Squeeze out the soap and proceed to rinse very well. Usually, 3 fills, with cool water, will do the job. Proceed, with the conditioner advised by the manufacturer, or a light conditioner of your choice. Rinse, if necessary, and roll the piece in towels to absorb most of the moisture. Treat the piece gently as you would with your best “undies”. (It is a good idea to carry the shampoo and conditioner in your retail section of the salon.) Shake the piece out and put wigs on the block with the client’s measurements marked. Allow to dry naturally, with no heat applied. NEVER place a synthetic wig under a hot dryer! Human-hair wigs and pieces MUST be treated differently. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions for cleaning the wig. Don your stylist gloves for this procedure, and cover the block with plastic. You may begin by cleansing the hairline of the wig with the solution to remove make-up and residual creams. Block the Repairing the wig The client who brushes or combs excessively will likely have to purchase another wig to recapture the original style. If the wave or curl pattern has been disturbed while the piece was wet, and the client chooses not to purchase another wig, the wig may be repaired. Wig repair is not difficult, but the client should allow the stylist the opportunity to repair the wig. A wig that may seem damaged and distorted to the client may just need a new cut or a new style. A wig can look new after simple deep conditioning with the appropriate conditioner. The conditioning of wigs depends largely on the type of wig and the type of hair from which is made. A client who does not know this may do more damage to the wig than good. When clients disturb the natural curl or wave patterns of their wigs, they can try to change the style of their by rolling and restyling the wigs. A stylist or wig specialist can offer restyling suggestions. Wig repair can be as simple as cutting off the ends of the hair on the wig because when a wig is worn regularly or for a long period, the ends may start to look shabby, or
wig accurately, according to the client’s measurements on the correct size block. Use gloves when cleaning this wig to protect the hands, because some wigs must be cleaned with special nonflammable cleaner, that is very drying to the skin. When the wig is secured, gently brush out any back-combing and loosen the soil and spray. Be very careful not to tug at the cap, while doing this. A glass basin is also suggested for this wig cleaning. Remember, water is the enemy of this type of wig. Before immersing the piece in the solution, follow the manufacturer’s directions as to the amount of wig cleaner to place in the basin. Once the wig is in the basin, make sure it becomes saturated with the solution. Dip the piece, in and out of the solution several times; making sure that the hair does not tangle. When finished cleaning, squeeze the wig gently with towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Allow the wig to dry naturally. Once it is dry, it is ready to be conditioned. A “leave-in”, light conditioner is very good for this. The wig can also be conditioned at the basin, if needed. Above all, avoid water as much as possible. Water may shrink or stretch the cap; something that you do not want. But, if the manufacturer’s directions allow, you may rinse the piece very well to remove all traces of the cleaner; which could cause irritation to the scalp. In any event, follow the recommendation for that piece. When rinsing the piece, make sure that the water is cool or tepid; NEVER hot. Blot and shake the piece until most of the moisture is gone. NO MATTER WHICH TYPE OF PIECE, DO NOT BRUSH OR COMB THE PIECE WHEN IT IS WET. Educate your client to do the same. Allow the piece to fully dry, naturally, before brushing or combing. Now, you can dampen the hair and proceed with styling the piece. If it is placed in a wig dryer, set the temperature to “medium”. DO NOT OVER-DRY. Allow to cool before combing and finishing. uneven. The repair of a synthetic wig may include clipping off the singed ends of the wig instead of replacing the wig. The bands on the wig can be replaced or tightened to avoid replacing the wig. Combs, on pieces, can be glued or stitched back into place. Any small tears can be stitched to keep it from going further. Hair, can even be replaced, where it is worn or missing. Using a very small “hook-and- latch” hook, will duplicate the action of hand- tying hair back into the wig; or you can use small pieces of weft. Clients must understand that when wigs are taken to salons and left for cleaning, restyling or repair, the stylist or wig specialist will charge for the services. When clients choose to leave their wig for services, they should be sure to ask all questions and get an estimate of the charges. When a wig is severely damaged, the stylist may have to spend a lot of extra time on the repairs. Customizing, such as adding white hair to the piece, also falls into this category. Repair costs depend on geographical area. Some clients visit cosmetology schools to get their hair and wigs worked on by students. The students gain experience and clients cut
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