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.

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: 

• Davroe Luxe Leave-In Mask 
• Davroe MCT Treatment 
• Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense Hair Mask for Dry Hair
• Pureology Nanonworks Gold Conditioner

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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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.

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.

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.

More info on Mannequin Heads

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.

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!)

If 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.