The Truth About Matting & Tangling in Hair Replacements

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The following information is offered to help you understand the causes of matting and tangling in human hair wigs and hair replacements and the simple answers for minimizing these problems.

In the vast majority of hand made hair systems, the hair is knotted to a mesh base. This means the same hair is going out from the knot in two different directions. This also means the cuticles are going in two different directions. These types of products have had the hair chemically “smoothed” or “sealed”, (typically known as decuticlization) to minimize hair tangling. Products that have implanted hair (all going in the same direction) Have all of their cuticles intact, but will also be prone the matting and tangling, as you will see in moments.

All of the Following Can Cause Premature & Excessive Matting & Tangling
Friction: Generally happens around the neckline on full wigs, or, in permanent hair systems. Caused from rubbing on the pillow at night. Constant friction damages the hair and opens the cuticle.

1. Excessively Hot or Cold Water: Always use tepid water when washing your hair system.

2. Chlorinated Water: As in swimming pools. They are extremely alkaline and not only bleach out the color, but also open up the cuticle layer of the hair shaft increasing the chances of tangling

3. Alcohol: Found in hairsprays. Most hairsprays contain a lot of alcohol, which is very drying and over time, will open the cuticle layer, increasing the chances of tangling.

4. Permanent Hair Colors: These products that use peroxide as a penetrating agent, actually swell the hair shaft causing the cuticle layer to open and stay open/.

5. Permanent Wave Solutions: Especially alkaline perms, open the cuticle layer.

6. Over Conditioning: Although you may think you are helping to eliminate matting, too much conditioner can actually swell the hair causing the cuticle layer to remain open.

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