🌸 Spring Cleaning Your Wig Routine: How to Refresh, Revive, and Restore Your Units

Willena H
Apr 2
2 min read

🧼 1. Deep Clean & Detox

Just like our skin and natural hair, wigs need a seasonal refresh. Over time, product buildup, oils, and environmental dirt can dull the shine and weigh your wig down.

Tips:

Use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo specifically made for wigs or extensions.
Soak the unit in lukewarm water for 5-10 minutes before washing to help lift buildup.
Be gentle—no scrubbing or twisting! Smooth the hair downward with your fingers while cleansing.

💧 2. Hydrate & Restore Moisture

Winter can dry everything out—even your wigs. Bring moisture back to the hair fiber with a nourishing deep conditioner or wig-safe hydrating mask.

Pro tip: For raw hair units, I recommend a silicone-free conditioner to bring back softness and shine without coating the hair.

🧢 3. Check Your Cap Construction

A secure fit equals confidence. Now’s the time to inspect your bands, combs, and lace to ensure everything still fits and feels comfortable.

Is your elastic band still holding strong?
Need to replace a comb or tighten a strap?
Is it time to refresh your lace tint or clean up the hairline

✂️ 4. Trim, Tweak, or Restyle

Spring is a great time to reshape your unit or give it a fresh style. Maybe you’re ready for bangs, a face frame, or a shorter lob to welcome the warmer weather.

Ideas:

Dust off the ends to reduce shedding and tangles.
Re-curl or straighten with heat (on safe settings) to refresh the shape.
Add soft layers or a side part for something new.

🌼 5. Store It Right

Once your wig is fresh and fabulous, don’t just toss it in a drawer. Keep it in shape by storing it on a wig head or satin bag in a cool, dry area.

✨ Styled By Will Tip:

Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered!

Here’s a full guide to properly washing your wig https://youtu.be/HO4hw7BTdRU
Not sure what products to use? Check out my must-have wig care list https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-60c8bdd9/list/1GFA7C9KYY5NL?ref_=aipsflist
And if washing wigs just isn’t your thing, you can always send them in for a professional maintenance service—I’ll handle everything from cleansing to restyling, so you don’t have to lift a finger. https://www.styledbywill.com/product-page/wig-maintenance