Toupees / Hair Systems For Men

In general hair systems will shed  during normal maintenance routines such as brushing or washing.   

Normally, hair replacement systems will shed at the start during the first few days a bit more as there may be lose strands that may not have been brushed out completely. 

 The shedding could also be caused by wrong maintenance routine or just small habits that we may not even think about when we first start wearing haIir replacement systems. 

Using excessive amount of hair products (gels, hairsprays)  without washing it off regularly it can dry the hair out and cause breakage from the root.

Type of Base  Lace, Mono/PU, Skin etc  & attachment method whether using clips, tapes vs glue to install the system can affect the lifespan/shedding

 Proper cleaning routine and the overall maintenance of the hair system, following proper care routine is important to maintain the integrity of the hair system

If you take time to implement a good hairpiece care routine you will be able to prolong its lifespan significantly. 

 Do not scratch your head as you would your scalp, but rather pat your head with the back of a brush.  

Scratching will loosen the knots and cause the system to shed easily

 When combing a hair system, it is best to use a wide-toothed comb 

Comb the hair piece gently. Start from the hair ends (for long hair) and work upwards to the base of the cap. 

Make sure to not comb it from top to bottom. Comb the hair system thoroughly before washing using a detangle spray if needed.  

Do not comb hair system when wet.  

It is important to use leave-in conditioner before combing through it. 

It is always a good practice to apply knot sealer to the hair system to seal the knots and keep them tied firmly.  

Of course, the knot sealing should be done after every wash. Here are a few tips to watch for when wearing a hair system

Use products specifically designed for alternative hair   Regular hair products have high alcohol content that would lead to drying the hair and cause breakage and hair shedding.   

Alternative human hair must be cared for differently than the natural hair growing from someone's head. 

Purchase the products that Your Hair system needs !

Sleeping with Hair System

The friction between the hair and the pillow can pull the hair and create hair loss. This is more so with longer hair systems.

It is recommended to braid your hair (long hair) when going to bed, you may use a silk cap and replace your pillow case with a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and knotting of the hair. 

Activities - Such As Swimming

Chlorine and salt in the water will damage the hair system if not rinsed out well. 

 However, best is to wear a cap to prevent prolonged exposure to the chlorine or salt water. Both of which can cause the hair to tangle.  

Cleaning Hair System  

When using tapes or adhesives make sure you use the products designed for your specific hair system to remove adhesives from hair systems and your scalp.

Ensure that you removed all glue and tapes before washing the hair system to minimize shedding.  

After cleaning, please let you hair system air dry. Don’t wring/squeeze the wet hair. 

Best is to gently pat hair system with towel to soak the water out.  It is best to let it dry naturally rather then blow drying it. The heat from hair dryer can split the knots and cause shedding. 

If you want a quick dry, you can use a hair dryer, but be sure that it is on a cool setting.