The study of Gasser S et al., (2021) shows that more than 25% of women are predicted to have female-pattern hair loss (FPHL) when they are 50 years old. Human hair toppers are designed to cover thinning hair areas and add volume. Many people are curious about the daily care of the human hair topper. It is known that proper cleaning and daily care can extend the lifespan of a human hair topper. In general, caring for a hair topper includes several key steps: gently washing with shampoo, applying conditioner, carefully drying, etc. Next, I will introduce more information on each step in detail.

Washing frequency

Human hair toppers are a little different from our natural hair because they do not produce oils. Therefore, we do not need to wash these products too frequently. Set this one as an example, 6”x6” Upgrade Claire, which is made of Chinese hair. The advantage of Chinese hair is that it is straight, smooth and more durable.

It is recommended to wash the human hair topper every 10 to 12 days of wearing. Of course, this 1.5” x 11” Evelyn hairline topper may need to be washed more frequently according to use. This hairline topper does a great job of filling in sparse areas along the hairline, and it looks very natural.

In practice, this washing frequency works perfectly. But it still needs to be adjusted according to your actual usage frequency.

Preparation before washing

Before washing, make sure to smooth out any tangles in your hair topper. Begin at the roots of the hair topper and slowly move upward to avoid unnecessary breakage. Next, get a basin of cold or warm water and mix in the luxury shampoo. With these steps done, your topper is ready to be washed.

Washing Methods

The first step is wetting the topper and putting it in the basin. Remember not to rub or twist it. Instead, gently move your fingers through the hair under the water to make it clean. Apply conditioner evenly to the hair topper, then leave it in the basin for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, rinse the conditioner thoroughly. Place your hair topper on a towel and gently press to absorb extra water. Remember, do not rub it. For the next step, you can choose to air dry. However, I recommend using a hairdryer and a roller brush to smooth the hair. This will make the hair topper smoother.

Caring Tips

Appropriate care can extend the lifespan of hair toppers.

1. Before you go to sleep, you should remove the human hair topper and comb it smooth. Keep it dry when storing and put it on a stand so it does not lose its original shape. When you want to brush the hair topper, start from the ends and comb toward the roots. Do not start from the top, because it is easy to get tangled. And try not to pull too hard.
2. Many people suggest not wearing the hair topper when you go to swim, whether in the swimming pool or in the sea. The reason is that the chemicals in pool water and the salt in seawater can damage your hair topper and affect its color.
3. You can curl or straighten human hair pieces the same way you style your own hair. This 3” x 4” small-base Velora lace-top human hair topper is a great option for adding volume and creating different styles.

Just keep in mind that, as with natural hair, it’s best to limit heat as much as possible to avoid damage.

4. However, do not heat the hair topper too much. Because it may become frizzy when you do that, just like our bio hair.

Conclusion

I hope that through my introduction and tips, everyone has gained a basic understanding of how to properly care for and wash a hair topper. As long as you spend a little patience on your hair toppers, you can greatly extend their lifespan and maintain their color and quality. And I believe you can wear the hair topper with confidence after learning these tips.