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Wigs or Hair Toppers?

Wig Styling

Wig Care

Hair toppers are a great way to add volume and coverage while blending seamlessly with your natural hair. Whether you have a synthetic or human hair topper, the right styling techniques can make all the difference in achieving a natural look. Follow these tips to customize, blend, and style your topper.
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 Blend with Your Natural Hair – Make sure your topper blends with your biological hair for a seamless look. Remember, the color doesn’t have to be exactly the same, but instead blend with your hair color.

 Customize the Cut – Trim the topper to your desired length or take it to a professional stylist for a custom cut.

Choose the Right Shade – Real hair has natural variations, so it's okay if your topper is a shade lighter or darker than your own.

Heat Styling Options – If you plan to use hot tools, opt for human hair or heat-friendly synthetic fibers.

 Match the Texture – When purchasing a synthetic topper, be sure to choose one that matches your natural hair’s wave or curl pattern for the best blend.
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  • Styling a Synthetic Topper

  • Styling a Heat Friendly Topper

  • Styling a Human Hair Topper

Pin the topper to a canvas blockhead using the clips, carefully avoiding the base.

Lightly spray with water and brush through to smooth the fibers.

Use a wide-tooth comb or wig paddle brush for desired style.

Use hairspray or styling crème to set the style.

Do not use heat tools on synthetic fibers unless the topper is specifically heat-friendly.

Pin your topper to a canvas blockhead to keep it steady while styling. Pin through the clips or ear tabs, taking care to avoid the cap to prevent damage.

If the topper is dry, lightly mist it with water and gently brush through to remove any tangles.

Using a blow dryer with a concentrator attachment, dry the topper on a low to medium heat setting to protect the fibers while ensuring smoothness and precision.

Once dry, brush through the topper again and apply a heat protectant spray from mid-length to ends to prevent damage.

Use a flat iron or curling iron on a low to medium heat setting (our recommendation for styling Heat Friendly fiber is to stay between 275° F - 300° F for best results) to achieve your desired look.

Finish with hairspray or shaping crème to lock in your style and enhance longevity.

Pin the topper to a canvas blockhead using the clips, carefully avoiding the cap.

Lightly spray with water and brush through to remove tangles.

Use a blow dryer on a low heat setting with a concentrator attachment to smooth the cuticle.

Brush through again and lightly spritz with 3-In-1 Miracle Protect from the mid-length to ends.

Style with a flat iron or curling iron in sections, just like bio hair.

Set with hairspray to maintain your style and improve longevity.

Style with Confidence

The right care routine helps maintain your hair toppers’ look, feel, and longevity. Using lightweight, paraben-free products designed for alternative hair can enhance volume, definition, and hold—keeping your hair toppers soft, smooth, and full of life—without buildup.

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