How to Look After Your Hair System: Pro Tips from the Experts

Wearing a hair system is a powerful way to regain confidence, restore your style, and feel like yourself again. Whether you wear a full wig, hair topper, or a custom made hair replacement system, knowing how to care for it properly is key to keeping it looking natural, lasting longer, and performing at its best.

At Regen Bespoke Hair Systems, we’ve helped hundreds of clients maintain their hair systems. Here are expert backed care tips to keep your hair system looking flawless, day in, day out.

1. Brush Gently and Regularly

Just like natural hair, your hair system needs detangling, but with care.

• Use a wide-tooth comb or loop brush.

• Start brushing from the ends, working upward.

• Avoid pulling or tugging, especially near the base or knots.

Pro Tip: Brush before washing to reduce tangling and shed less hair.

2. Wash With Care (But Not Too Often)

Over washing dries out the hair, especially with human hair systems that don’t receive natural oils from the scalp.

• Wash every 7–10 wears, or sooner if there’s build-up.

• Use sulphate free, paraben free shampoo and moisturising conditioner.

• Avoid circular scrubbing, smooth downward motions are better.

Pro Tip: Always rinse with lukewarm water, not hot!

3. Dry It the Right Way

Wet hair is more fragile, especially in lace systems.

• Blot excess water gently with a towel.

• Let air dry on a wig stand or mannequin head.

• If you must blow-dry, use a cool setting with a heat protectant spray.

Pro Tip: Never wring, twist, or rub your hair system, this weakens the structure and knots.

4. Avoid Heat Styling Or Use Protection

Human hair systems can be heat styled, but this can still cause damage over time.

• Use a heat protectant before curling, straightening, or blow-drying.

• Limit the use of high-heat tools.

• Let curls set with rollers instead of heat when possible.

5. Store It Safely

When not in use, improper storage can cause creases, frizz, and even hair loss.

• Store on a wig stand to retain shape.

• Keep away from sunlight, dust, and heat.

• Use a silk or satin bag if you’re traveling.

6. Use Recommended Products

Generic products can strip the colour and moisture from your hair system. Choose:

• Products specifically labelled for wigs or hair systems

• Silicone based serums for shine

• Leave in conditioners to keep hair soft

Pro Tip: At Regen, we offer wig safe shampoo, conditioner, tapes and glue.

7. Regular Professional Maintenance

Even with perfect home care, your hair system will need expert TLC.

• Schedule regular re-bonding or refitting appointments

• Get professional deep conditioning every 4 to 6 weeks

• Let a specialist check for signs of shedding, tangling, or cap damage

Final Thoughts

A well maintained hair system can last 12 months or more, depending on how well it’s cared for. With the right routine and guidance, your hair will remain natural looking, silky, and confidence boosting.

Need help finding the right care routine? Visit our salon or book a consultation with Regen's hair system experts today.