How to Care for Your Raquel Welch Synthetic Wig

This guide is for Raquel Welch standard synthetic wigs and toppers, made with Kanekalon® Vibralite fiber, which holds its style wash after wash. It follows HairUWear's care instructions. For Tru2Life heat-friendly styles, see the Tru2Life care guide, and for human hair, the Raquel Welch human hair care guide.

Printable guide: download the Raquel Welch synthetic wig care guide (PDF).

Before You Begin

  • Take special care with lace fronts and hairpieces. The lace is delicate, so never tug or pull on it.
  • Sudden bursts of heat, like opening an oven door or dishwasher, will damage synthetic fiber.
  • Do not sleep, shower or swim in your wig.
  • On longer styles, comb the nape often with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
  • Synthetic fiber cannot be colored.

How to Detangle

  • Before washing, gently detangle with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Never use a brush.
  • Start at the ends and work slowly toward the base. Do not overstretch or pull the fiber.

How to Wash

  1. Fill a basin with cool water and add 1 tablespoon of HairUWear CLEANSE shampoo. Hot water will damage the fiber.
  2. Soak the wig for 3 to 5 minutes. Do not scrunch, scrub or agitate it. Soaking longer than 5 minutes can damage the wig.
  3. Rinse under cool running water until the water runs clear.
  4. Gently press out excess water with a clean, colorfast towel. Never twist or wring.

How to Condition

  • Lightly mist with HairUWear RESTORE and comb through with a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends.
  • Do not spray RESTORE directly on hand-tied areas. It can loosen the knots and cause shedding.

How to Dry

  • Place the damp wig on a wig stand and let it dry completely.
  • Clip hairpieces to a hanger. Lay hand-tied hairpieces flat on a colorfast towel.
  • Do not dry on a solid mannequin or canvas block head, which can overstretch the cap.

How to Style

  • Once dry, shake the wig to release the fiber and finger style it.
  • Never use heat styling tools on standard synthetic fiber. Blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons and hot rollers will damage it.
  • For extra hold, use a styling spray made for synthetic fiber.
  • Refresh waves and curls with a spritz of half water, half RESTORE while you finger style.

Everyday Care and Storage

  • Comb through with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb after each wear.
  • Use HairUWear REFRESH neutralizing spray to extend the time between washes.
  • Store on a wig stand, or clip hairpieces to a hanger, to prevent kinks and crimps.
  • Style wavy and curly wigs only when dry, using your fingers.

FAQ

Can I use a curling iron on a Raquel Welch synthetic wig?

No. Standard synthetic fiber can't be heat styled. Only Tru2Life heat-friendly and human hair Raquel Welch wigs can be styled with heat.

How long should I soak a Raquel Welch synthetic wig?

Soak it for 3 to 5 minutes in cool water with 1 tablespoon of HairUWear CLEANSE. Soaking longer than 5 minutes can damage the wig.

How do I tell if my Raquel Welch wig is synthetic or Tru2Life?

Check the Hair type on the product page. Standard synthetic styles use Kanekalon Vibralite fiber; Tru2Life styles are heat friendly.

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