Hair Care Tips

Lace Wig Tips & Tricks

Minimizing Shedding

Shedding on a lace wig is to be expected due to the fact that the hair is hand tied by a single knot (sometimes a double knot) to the lace material. To ensure that shedding is minimized, Sassy Secret uses a technique of infusing a small amount of glue with the knot to further secure and fortify. While this does not completely eliminate the problem of shedding, it does significantly minimize excessive knot slippage. Excessive shedding can cause thinning of the hair and bald patches on your unit. To minimize these effects it is very important that proper care is taken at home during combing, styling and everyday use. Below are things to avoid.

Causes for Shedding Balding/Thinning

  1. Combing your lace wig while it is still wet after washing and conditioning
  2. Roughness while combing and washing/handing your lace wig
  3. Using very oily or greasy hair care products on your unit
  4. Not thoroughly removing adhesives from your unit prior to washing
  5. Using hot or very warm water when washing your unit
  6. Combing your wig from root to tip instead of from tip to root.

Below are a few maintenance techniques which will help prevent excessive hair shedding.

  1. Use Knot Sealer- Knot Sealer is a product that comes in a small spray bottle that is used to seal the knots on your lace wig. Turn the wig inside out, spray on the mesh or lace and allow it to completely dry before wearing it. It is also important that you Reseal the knots after every wash. Wait for your unit to completely dry before spraying Knots Sealer. Knot Sealer is available in the "Accessories" section of our website.
  2. Do Not Scratch your scalp through your lace wig as this will cause shedding. Instead, pat your head with your hand or remove your unit and treat your scalp with anti-itch shampoo and then moisturize your scalp.
  3. Use a wide tooth comb or wig brush (cushion brush). Comb from the tip up while holding the hair above so that you will avoid pulling at the knots.
  4. Never comb your lace wig while wet. Prior to washing the hair make sure you comb it out thoroughly.
  5. Avoid using care products with high Alcohol content i.e Spritz, Hair Spray, Shampoos etc. These products can damage the hair causing breakage and/or shedding.
  6. You must thoroughly remove glue residue from our wig. Letting adhesives build up on your unit will cause shedding
  7. Do not Blow Dry or Sit under a dryer with heat. We highly recommend letting your unit air dry after washing. If you must blow dry, make sure it is in a cool setting. Blow Dryer heat will damage/Split the knots causing shedding. Keep it Away from Extreme Heat

Like all hair, exposing any hair locks to extreme heat will only damage the ends and dry out your cuticles. 

  1. When sleeping in your unit it is best to braid up your hair so it does not tangle while you sleep. You should gently comb your unit out each night prior to wrapping it up in the scarf. Also, it is very important that you wrap a silk or satin scarf or bonnet around your head, this will help to prevent friction which will cause breakage and/or shedding. 

Caring for your lace wig and minimizing tangling

Caring for your lace wig requires proper routine maintenance. The products you use on your lace wig are one of the main factors that will determine how healthy the hair on your lace wig looks and how long it will last. Most mainstream products found at the supermarket or drug store are not ideal for lace wig care. The reason is that these products have a very high alcohol and chemical content which can be detrimental to the hair on your unit. Alcohol severely dries the hair while a high chemical content creates a high alkaline pH which causes tangling.

PH Levels in Hair Care products

The pH levels of hair products is one of the least known but most important characteristics of the hair care products you choose to use on your unit. You should always use a product that is pH balanced for optimal feel and styling. The optimal pH range for hair products is from 4 to 6 (which an acidic balance). An acidic shampoo or conditioner causes hair cuticles to lie down, resulting in smooth manageable hair. Alkaline Shampoos & conditioners (high pH above 7) cause the cuticles to raise causing tangled and unmanageable hair. Botanical hair products are pH balanced to provide the optimal balance needed for manageable hair.