Winter is a season that people both love and hate. People love it because the snow is beautiful. And people hate it because it makes everything frizzy. This can be very frustrating for hair topper wearers—especially beginners. To prevent human hair toppers from frizzing and tangling is a real challenge. Here are a few tips to solve this problem.

Why Should We Pay More Attention to Human Hair in Winter？

We need to understand why human hair toppers will become frizzier in winter at first. The lower the temperature is, the drier the air becomes. And because of the cold weather, people will use some equipment to heat, like an air conditioner. It will further dry out the air and the body. Due to that, human hair lacks hydration, making it easier to become dry, rough, and frizzy.

Moreover, in winter, people often wear sweaters, wool hats, and other fuzzy fabrics. When these materials rub against the hair, they will create static. This static makes hair more likely to tangle. It not only makes the human hair toppers look unnatural, but also shortens the topper’s lifespan.

How to Care for Your Hair Toppers Step by Step.

Washing hair – Hydrate the Hair Topper

When you wash your hair topper, it’s best to use a specific topper shampoo. This kind of shampoo is sulfate-free and has milder cleansing ingredients. So it can keep your topper smooth and shiny. Because hair toppers don’t receive natural oils from the scalp, you must use conditioner every time you wash your hair to provide this nourishment.

Air-drying the Hair Topper

Air-drying is definitely better than blow-drying. The heat from a hair dryer will accelerate the evaporation of moisture, causing the hair cuticles to open up. So the hair is more likely to tangle. If you must blow-dry, it’s best to use the low-heat setting to minimize damage to your hair topper.

Hair Care

After air-drying your human hair topper or in daily life, we recommend using hair oils or hair sprays to maintain it regularly. They can form a protective layer on the hair surface and prevent cuticle damage, making hair smooth.

You’d better use a wide‑tooth paddle brush to brush your hair topper, as it can reduce the damage to the topper. When you brush it, start from the end of the hair, and gradually move upward to comb out the tangled sections. This helps reduce damage as much as possible.

Keep your Hair Topper Warm

Please don’t let a wet hair topper come into contact with cold air. Once the water on the hair topper freezes, the hair will become easily broken. So if the hair topper is not completely dry, don’t wear it outside. And as we said at the beginning, the cold air is very dry. Even fully dry hair toppers should be kept away from cold environments as much as possible. In warm indoor spaces, a humidifier can be used to maintain a comfortable level of humidity in the air.

Choose Natural Fibers

In winter, we wear hats, scarves, and other accessories to keep warm. Most clothing contains synthetic fibers. Synthetic materials are particularly prone to generating static electricity through friction with hair, causing the topper hair frizz and tangle. However, natural materials like wool, cashmere, and cotton are less likely to produce static and cause less damage to hair ends. Therefore, try to choose clothing made from wool, cashmere, or cotton whenever possible.

What is not Recommended for Your Human Hair Toppers?

We talked about what you should do to protect human hair toppers; now we are going to talk about what will harm your hair toppers.

Don’t over-wash your topper.

We all know that leaving the hair topper unwashed for too long can cause dust to accumulate on it, shortening its lifespan. However, excessive cleaning can cause human hair toppers to dry out more easily. It also should be avoided. It is best to wash your topper every 10 to 14 days.

Don’t do Excessive Heating

Excessively high temperatures can make hair cuticles open, so it’s best not to use flat irons and curling irons. If you need to use heat on your topper, please use low temperatures whenever possible. Below 250°F is ideal; under this temperature, it won’t hurt human hair. 300°F is the upper limit of safe temperature. Temperatures above this level will damage your hair.

Don’t Sleep with a Hair Topper on

Sleeping with a hair topper can make it tangle faster. Please place it in a warm indoor location away from direct sunlight. If you have a dedicated topper storage stand, that will be better.

The human hair toppers for women are like women; they need to be taken good care of. By following these tips and maintaining your hair topper regularly, it can stay smooth, healthy, and beautiful even in cold winter.