The all-inclusive guide on how to care for your Lusta Hair topper or wig.
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Caring For Your Lusta Hair.
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Hi Hair Queen!
On this page you'll find all the information you need to best care for your Lusta Hair piece. We want you to get the most out of your piece and by following the instructions on this page you'll be loving your piece for years to come!
Lusta-Approved Hair Products
It's essential to choose the right products to use on your Lusta topper or wig.
Many products that are fantastic to use on your own hair can be damaging to an alternative hair piece. The below list includes some of our favourite hair products to use on toppers and wigs. It's important to note that Lusta recommends specific products within each brand.
We highly recommend ONLY using the products on this list on your Lusta piece.
Even if you have been recommended a product from another alternative hair brand or have been using another product, we recommend using ONLY the products we recommend on your Lusta piece.
If you are looking to use a different product on your Lusta, feel free to reach out to us before using it to ensure it's a Lusta-loving product.
Products to AVOID using on your Lusta piece
Our first tip... stay away from supermarket brands! Remember, this is human hair so, these products can strip the hair cuticle. And because your topper or wig doesn’t grow, there are no natural oils to replenish the hair!
Brands to avoid:
❌ Pantene: High levels of silicone which can strip the cuticle
❌ Olaplex: Olaplex is protein-based and can cause breakage and shedding on human hair wigs or toppers
❌ Head & Shoulders: This product can strip the colour from your piece
❌ Herbal Essences: High levels of silicone which can strip the cuticle
❌OGX: Can harm the quality of the hair
DO NOT USE:
❌Moroccan oil (and other oils): Oils may be great for your bio hair, but you definitely want to skip them on your topper or wig. Oils can oxidise (change the colour) of your piece and damage the integrity of the hair.
❌Protein-based products: Protein is great when we're talking about bio hair, but with toppers and wigs it can break down the bond of the hair causing breakage. Skip the protein-based products (such as Olaplex).
❌Hair Growth or Hair Rebuilding Products: These types of products can dry out the hair causing knotting and shedding.
❌Bond Repair Products: These products are unnecessary for toppers and wigs and can cause knotting and tangling.
Avoid your piece coming into contact with sunscreen. Especially for blondes, sunscreen can alter the colour of your wig or topper. Ensure sunscreen is fully absorbed before wearing hair.
Washing Instructions
Depending on how often you wear a topper/wig determines how often you will need to wash it. For daily use, we recommend you wash it every 2-4 weeks, depending on your level of activity.
Simply fill up your sink with lukewarm water and mix a coin size amount of the shampoo into the water to create a soapy lather. Dip the topper/wig into the water, holding onto the part (silk) area to avoid tangling. Work the piece into the soapy water by dipping it in and out of the water and work the suds into the hair. Empty the sink and rinse the shampoo out with running warm water. Shampoo your piece twice if you feel it needs it. Use the same method with the conditioning process. Do not rub conditioner directly onto the scalp area or to any part of the cap as this may cause the knots to loosen over time.
If your topper or wig contains any lace, be extra delicate around the lace when washing and styling etc.
Other Approved Hair Products
Care Instructions
FAQs
Can I use hairspray or styling products?
Yes! However, for most styles, hair spray is not necessary. The hair quality we use at Lusta means that styles (e.g. waves, curls, etc.) will hold very well in the pieces. Most wearers can go 4-6 weeks with the same style.
If you feel you need hairspray to hold a particuarly style, we recommend washing out thoroughly after use. Most salon-grade brands of hairspray are okay to use on Lusta pieces. However, we recommend Matrix High Amplify Volume Hairspray or De Lorenzo Vapour Mist.
Should I use a deep conditioning treatment?
We recommend using a deep conditioning treatment every 2-3 washes. Especially for lighter coloured pieces (which are more heavily processed) giving your piece some extra nourishment and hydration with a deep conditioning treatment will do wonders!
We recommend the following products:
What about purple shampoo
To keep your blonde topper or wig looking its best, we recommend using a purple shampoo every 2-3 washes. Make sure to evenly apply your purple shampoo for best results. We love the Milkshake Silver Shine Shampoo.
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Can I heat style my piece?
You can use heat (blow dry and straighter/curling) on your human hair topper/wig but be sure to use a low heat setting. The less heat you use, the longer your piece can feel like new. It is recommended that your piece is styled on a block head (mannequin head) with clamp for ease of use. A topper should be pinned down with T Pins. The pins should be inserted carefully through the clips. Do not pin through the silk area. A wig can sit on a small mannequin head - ensure that you are never stretching a wig to fit on a larger mannequin head. Do not pin through any silk area or silicone area. Lusta recommends the use of heat protector styling products.
Can I use colour/root sprays on my piece?
It is not recommended to use colour sprays or root sprays as this will discolour the silk/lace material and can ruin the texture of the hair.
How should I store my piece?
Store your piece on a mannequin head when it’s not in use to help keep its shape. Do not store your piece in direct sunlight, as this can cause the colour to oxidise (lighten). Store with the clips closed and tangle-free. Any size mannequin head will work for toppers. Ensure you use a correct mannequin head size for your wig, so it is not being stretched whilst stored. Your piece can also be stored in a box if you don’t intend to hang out every day.
How should I brush my piece?
When brushing, be mindful not to tug too hard on any of the tangles. Go gentle. Use a paddle brush, not a fine-tooth comb. Always start brushing from the bottom of the hair and gently work your way up. Avoid combing the hair when it’s wet as the knots can loosen over time.
Any cutting/colouring advice for my stylist?
If you are taking your Lusta piece to your hairdresser for a cut, here are some tips to share with them.
- Avoid blunt cuts
- Avoid the use of 'thinning scissors'
- Cut the length while it’s being worn on your head
- For fringes/bangs, ensure your bio hair is all pinned back before cutting
- Thin the hair out by sectioning out layers, so the top doesn’t end up too heavy and 80s-mullet-like (even though we hear retro is making a comeback!)
IIf you are taking your Lusta to your hairdresser for a colour, here are some tips to share with them.
- Use highest quality salon grade colour products
- Always apply a test strand before performing any colour work
- It is recommended not to lighten or bleach the hair
- Lighter toppers can be darkened by a trained stylist to add darker roots, lowlights or a reverse balayage. It is suggested to use up to 1.9% peroxide.
- Natural, unprocessed hair can be lightened at your own risk by a trained stylist with alternative hair experience, as the dark colours can go orange very easily. With lightening a topper/wig it is suggested to use no higher than 3% powder lightener/peroxide
- If colouring, do not leave the piece unattended as they take colour very quickly. Check colour progress regularly.
- Be careful with colour around the silk scalp material. If concerned, Vaseline petroleum jelly can be used to coat the silk material and washed out later. Alternatively, we suggest applying a test patch of colour to the back of the crown silk area. Please rinse colour out thoroughly. In the unlikely instance where the silk top stains, it should come out after a few washes and with time, but just caution this.
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