Toupees / Hair Systems For Men

Depending on the type of base you decide to go with, a hair system can last anywhere from 4 to 6 months or even longer before you need to replace it. 

The base types, materials, your lifestyle, attachment and cleaning routine and the overall maintenance of the hair system will influence the lifespan of your hair system.

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

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 be easily caused by wrong maintenance routine or just small habits that we may not even think about when we first start wearing hair replacement systems.

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

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:

When scratching your head:- Do not scratch as you would your scalp, but rather pat your head.  Scratching will loosen the knots and cause the system to shed easily

When combing a hair system- Use a wide-toothed comb or a cushion brush. Comb your hair piece gently. Start from the hair ends and work upwards to the base of the cap. Make sure to not comb it from top to bottom. Be sure to comb the hair system thoroughly before washing. 

Do not comb hair system when the hair is wet.  It is important to use leave-in conditioner and use only wide tooth comb to gently comb through it.

Products you use:

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.

Cleaning Hair System when using tapes or adhesives:

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 or 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. 

Sleeping with Hair System:- The friction between the hair and the pillow can pull the hair and created hair loss. 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 one 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.