Wig 101
Beginner Wig Mistakes to Avoid
The five mistakes we see most often — and the easy fix for each.
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Buying too high a density
More hair feels like more value, but a too-dense piece is the most common 'that's a wig' tell. Default to Natural unless you have a specific reason.
Skipping the lace-tone match
Even a beautiful piece reads fake if the lace is the wrong color for your skin. This is a one-decision fix and it changes everything.
Washing like it's your own hair
Hot water, daily washes, and rough towel-drying age a wig fast. Cool water, sulfate-free shampoo, every 8–10 wears, air-dry on the stand.
Sleeping in it
Friction at night tangles the nape and crushes the lace. Take it off, put it on the stand. If you must sleep in a piece, braid it loosely and wrap it in silk.
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