The proper care of your wig will keep it looking new. Most women prefer to have more than one wig, not only to alternate hair styles, but to allow time for cleaning and drying. To take care of your wig, follow these simple instructions:

Wigs are priced according to the workmanship, construction of the cap and quality of the hair. For example, human hair wigs cost more than synthetic fibre wigs.

What type of wig cap will work best for me?

It is important to know the different types of caps and how they are constructed:

Machine Sewn:

Machine sewn wigs are crafted on a special sewing machine and are made of hair wefts attached to a pre-constructed base. They are also referred to as capless because the hair is not attached to a mesh foundation.

Hand-tied:

Hand tied wigs have caps which are constructed of some type of mesh (usually monofilament) with individual strands of hair knotted by hand into the mesh.

Combination:

Also known as a monofilament top. The top section is made of a fine, transparent nylon mesh with strands of hair hand-tied into the base, creating a natural look where the hair appears to be growing from the scalp. This useful feature allows you to part the hair anywhere at the top, just like your own hair. This type of wig is suitable for persons with extensive hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia or other medical reasons since the transparent mesh allows the bare scalp to show through. You may sometimes see mono top wigs referred to as medical wigs mainly for this reason. However even women with full heads of hair prefer this type of wig because of their superior natural appearance. Mono top wigs are generally more expensive since a lot of time is taken to hand tie each strand of hair to the base. The back of the wig is machine sewn. This type of wig can be made from either synthetic fiber or human hair.

What is a Medical Wig?

Medical wigs have special features that make them more suitable for women with hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia, trichotillomania and other medical conditions.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you see a wig from our other categories that you would like, we can adapt for you it so that it is suitable for medical use. (Fee: $20)

Q: How do I care for my human hair extensions?

Shampooing

Select an appropriate shampoo for your hair type and the extensions. A qualified professional hair stylist can help you with this.

Before washing your human hair extensions, it is best to gently comb it out to remove any tangles. Wet your hair normally. Pour the shampoo into your hand and then apply to your hair. Massage gently. Be sure to rinse your hair thoroughly.

To prolong the life of your human hair extensions, we recommend shampooing not more than 2-3 times per week.

Q: What styles is the human hair available in?

Our human hair extensions are available in curly, wavy and straight. They are packaged according to length and a total weight of 4oz. Note: Pre-tipped hair is packaged in groups of 25 strands and weigh 1oz. Thickness can vary. This human hair can be coloured and permed. Virgin human hair comes in dark and light brown only. Remy human hair comes in 35 colours.

Please take the time to carefully measure yourself for your wig. It is very important to get a proper fit. A wig that is too loose or too tight can cause irritation and headaches or shift unexpectedly.

1. Around the head Starting at the natural hairline, follow the hairline to just above the ear. Measure around the back to the bend in the neck just above the other ear.

2. Front to back Measure from the natural hairline in front, back over the crown to where the head meets the top of the neck.

3. Ear to ear Measure ear-to-ear starting in front of one ear where the hairline ends. Bring the tape measure up and over the crown to the front of the other ear.