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amother
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 Sun, Nov 03 2024, 8:54 am
I got a new sheitel this summer and when I bought it, the hair texture felt so smooth and silky, but as soon as I washed it, it started to get gross.
I use shampoo, conditioner, and leave in conditioner. I don't normally style it since I noticed that hairspray makes it dry and frizzy as well. It stays smooth for about a week and then it starts tangling and feels almost tacky.
How do I stop this from happening? What secret magic do sheitel machers use to keep the hair silky for months?
FYI this never happens with my wigs after I get them professionally done, but that's not something I can afford right now to do once a month.
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Green Tea
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 8:57 am
I’m a wig maker
Don’t use leave in conditioner opt for Argan oil or oil from mielle instead
Rinse in distilled or pre boiled water, not tap, with vinegar in a bowl before air drying
Wash and condition more often, like don’t leave it without a wash for over a week.
Condition at least 15 mins making sure the conditioner goes through all the strands
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flyonthewall
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 8:57 am
Have you tried to see what happens when you don’t put leave in conditioner? Also what company are you using?
| amother OP wrote: | I got a new sheitel this summer and when I bought it, the hair texture felt so smooth and silky, but as soon as I washed it, it started to get gross.
I use shampoo, conditioner, and leave in conditioner. I don't normally style it since I noticed that hairspray makes it dry and frizzy as well. It stays smooth for about a week and then it starts tangling and feels almost tacky.
How do I stop this from happening? What secret magic do sheitel machers use to keep the hair silky for months?
FYI this never happens with my wigs after I get them professionally done, but that's not something I can afford right now to do once a month. |
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amother
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 8:59 am
| Green Tea wrote: | I’m a wig maker
Don’t use leave in conditioner opt for Argan oil or oil from mielle instead
Rinse in distilled or pre boiled water, not tap, with vinegar in a bowl before air drying
Wash and condition more often, like don’t leave it without a wash for over a week.
Condition at least 15 mins making sure the conditioner goes through all the strands |
Thank you! I've used argan oil before but it leaves the hair greasy. Maybe I'm not doing it right?
What's your technique?
How much vinegar to water?
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amother
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 9:01 am
| flyonthewall wrote: | Have you tried to see what happens when you don’t put leave in conditioner? Also what company are you using?
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Yes. It feels frizzy from the start.
It's a sample size I found at Ulta called Pattern. Yellow and black tube.
Shampoo/conditioner is Kristin Ess
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amother
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 9:01 am
Personally, I wouldnt wash a new wig myself.
Id wait as long as possible till I can get a wash and set.
After how long of wearing it did it need a wash the first time?
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amother
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 9:05 am
| amother Antiquewhite wrote: | Personally, I wouldnt wash a new wig myself.
Id wait as long as possible till I can get a wash and set.
After how long of wearing it did it need a wash the first time? |
About 2 months. I think I also ended up curling it a bit and that's when it for gross.
How often do you wash yours?
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amother
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 9:11 am
| amother OP wrote: | About 2 months. I think I also ended up curling it a bit and that's when it for gross.
How often do you wash yours? |
I dont wash mine myself, because I have zero experience and I wouldnt want to touch a new wig.
If you know how to do it and have done it before thats different.
Same with styling.
But Id be super scared to touch a new one especially if its delicate.
Id rather wait longer in between washes then do it myself.
2months is good I think
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amother
Bronze
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 9:25 am
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Are you sure ur rinsing out all the product? If it feels yucky after styling it that may b an indication not all the shampoo/conditioner was rinsed out all the way
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amother
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 9:50 am
| amother Bronze wrote: | | Are you sure ur rinsing out all the product? If it feels yucky after styling it that may b an indication not all the shampoo/conditioner was rinsed out all the way |
Hmm... didn't think of that.
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amother
Mayflower
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Sun, Nov 03 2024, 9:57 am
| Green Tea wrote: | I’m a wig maker
Don’t use leave in conditioner opt for Argan oil or oil from mielle instead
Rinse in distilled or pre boiled water, not tap, with vinegar in a bowl before air drying
Wash and condition more often, like don’t leave it without a wash for over a week.
Condition at least 15 mins making sure the conditioner goes through all the strands |
Pre- boiling water is not removing anything from your water. If anything, it's worse. Anything in the water will be more concentrated after boiling it.
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