dimanche 6 mai 2018

Cleaning Steps When Maintaining Wigs For Cancer Patients Delaware

By Brian Roberts


When patients with cancer go through chemotherapy, hair follicles are weakened, and this could lead to losing most or all of their hair. The affected persons often think of wearing hairpieces for these reasons, but good quality wigs may be expensive. Fortunately, some organizations provide free toupees to cancer-related people. Maintaining the expensive extensions is a responsibility of the owners or caretakers. A guide on how to maintain wigs for cancer patients Delaware are discussed below.

You need to be cautious not to damage the fibers. Consider using a wide comb to brush the toupees before you immerse them in water. You will avoid the intertwining that will spoil the wig if it is soaked. Ensure you are using a tooth comb and not electrical gadgets to comb the toupees. The electrical power will damage the twines.

Washing is the next step, and it is done using clean water. The toupees are made of fibers and when they get into contact with hot water they will damage. Thus, ensure the water is cold, and of a good level in the bowl to clean the hairpiece. Shampoos among other detergents that are advised by the manufacturer of the hairpiece are added as cleansers. After mixing the detergents, immerse the wig into the vessel and allow it to soak for around four minutes.

After the cleaning process, rinsing follows. Another container full of water is used to remove the shampoo used in cleaning. The wigs are not squeezed or in any way pressed to remove the detergent. You will use clean water in bowls until the detergent is no longer seen.

The wigs are nurtured by application of conditioners. The ointment is stroked from the end to the root side. Ensure that you apply until the detergent is well absorbed by the hairpieces. Give time for the conditioner to be imbibed before you rinse the toupee. The minimum minutes for proper absorption are four.

After the washing and conditioning the toupees, you are needed to dry them. Place the hairpieces in between folded towels for pat drying. The wigs should not be squeezed or rubbed in any instance so that they can dry fast. The pressing will damage the wigs by forming unwanted curls. After some time when you think the cloth has drawn the wetness, remove the wig from the towel.

The next step is shaking the toupee so as it can regain its style. On the other hand, you could gently brush the hairpieces by use of a comb or fingers. Place the wigs over a mouth of a jar, container or on its stand. Hair dryers are not advisable since they will wreck the fibers hence the whole wig.

Patients with cancer should not suffer from the illness condition, and at the same time isolation. Finding the best toupees and maintaining them will avoid the intimidations experienced. The above guidelines are helpful in the maintenance process of the wigs.




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