Wig Repair & Topper Repair
Washing and daily care of Jessica Hyllaree wigs and toppers is so easy and Jessica will teach you how you can do it yourself!
Jessica is always available to help clients wash their wigs or style them, but Jessica will also teach you how to do it yourself to make sure you know exactly what to do so that wearing and caring for your wig or topper is easy and effortless!
Wigs and toppers from ANY company can shed hair, fade color or tear over time, and so one of the many reasons Jessica Hyllaree's wigs and toppers last so long is because we offer ON-SITE and FAST superior service for repair and maintenance services of Jessica Hyllarée wigs and toppers to help them last as long as you'd like!
So when your topper or wig gets old, instead of having to purchase a new wig or topper from a store or online, or having to ship your wig or topper overseas (which most wig companies do, requiring you to purchase a second "back-up" wig or topper), here at Jessica Hyllaree WE DO THE REPAIRS ON-SITE HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA, SOMETIMES WHILE YOU WAIT!
Clients love being able to have their wig or topper refreshed after a year or years of wear, and have it look almost like new again! For clients that come to us from out of town or out of state, we make it very easy to Fedex us your wig or topper and we can coordinate a fast refresh turnaround and get your beloved wig or topper back to you sometimes in less than a week!
Wig and topper repairs include:
- Color changes
- Hair fill-in (using hand-tied strand-by-strand method)
- Bleaching knots for a clean hairline
- Professional shampoo and deep conditioning
- Lengthening
- Thinning or thickening
When time permits, we will occasionally will assist with repairs on units purchased from other companies.
Here are some instructional tips that you will learn from Jessica Hyllaree!
BRUSHING: Very important: Brush out hair completely after EVERY WEAR from the cap to the ends. This is essential for keeping the hair tangle-free. If the hair is not brushed out after each wear, it could tangle or mat and so this regular brushing is critical for hand-tied wigs. Remember to brush the underside as well, including the "underside nape area." Some shedding may be normal; contact me if there is excessive shedding because that is not normal and can be addressed. There is an anti-shedding product called "KNOT SEALER" that is great.
Please contact me if you need to sleep or swim with the wig on so that we can develop a plan of hair care as sleeping and swimming in the wig can be damaging.
WASHING: Wash wig or topper in warm water in your kitchen sink using very gentle downwards motions no more than every 30 wears. General rule: The less washing the better for wigs and toppers. If you can stretch out washing for months, even better. Please contact me if there is a need to wash more often than once a month so that we can figure out a plan. Shampoo, rinse. Condition, (you can let the conditioner sit for a couple of minutes), then rinse, but NEVER LET A WET WIG CAP WITH CONDITIONER SIT TOO LONG AS IT WILL LOOSEN THE HAIR KNOTS AND SHED. Use A LOT of conditioner on the hair but avoid leaving conditioner on the "wig cap" (the interior lace and mesh lace). If you do get conditioner on the wig cap mesh or lace, don't worry, it is ok but rinse it off within a minute! My favorite brands: Pureology HYDRATE Shampoo and HYDRATE Conditioner (purple bottles), or for a less expensive alternative we also love the Loreal Sulfate Free Ever-Pure line. Comb out using a shampoo comb and use a towel to blot dry. Then scrunch if you want the hair to dry with a wave, or brush straight and flat to dry more straight. Blowdry the INTERIOR of the wig until the lace and fabric feel dry (about 5 minutes). Then lay on a towel or mannequin head to air dry. Hair may feel stiff when dry, so gently comb it out with large tooth comb, brush or using fingers. Finish off the drying with a blow-dryer and low-heat tools if necessary.
PRODUCTS: The hair is human hair so you can use most products including hairspray. The curly hair looks great with some curl spray gel. My favorite hydrating spray is Purology or C21 Ocean Spray. If I gave you the white C21 ocean protein spray, use it every few days or as needed. My favorite oil is ALLURUM. But do not get oil on the hair knots (wig cap) as it will cause the knots to loosen and shed. Please contact me if you have questions about specific products – I am happy to help! Please check with me before experimenting with deep conditioners or other products as some products could compromise the material or hair itself.
STYLING: Curling irons and straightening irons are ok occasionally but limit the use if possible. Hot rollers are better for the hair than curling irons because hot rollers do not get as hot. My go-to is the non-heat rollers! Please contact me for a tutorial on how to use the non-heat rollers or you are always welcome to meet with me for an in person demo!