Oct 11, 2024
Debunking Scary Topper & Wig Myths
It’s October, which means it's time to talk about the spooky side of hair care, more specifically clip in hair pieces. Education is a pillar in what we do here at the Lauren Ashtyn Collection and so we want to go ahead and debunk all of the myths you hear when it comes to hair toppers, wigs, and extensions. So go ahead and grab your pumpkin spice latte, cozy up with a blanket and let us put your fears to rest!
Myth 1: Coloring your Topper or Wig will Damage it.
We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been asked about coloring hair pieces. We can’t speak for all brands but when it comes to The Lauren Ashtyn Collection hair pieces, there is no harm in coloring your topper, wig or halo extensions. Our hair pieces are made with 100% Human Hair, therefore the hair acts the same way your bio hair does to coloring.
But please NEVER BLEACH one of our hair pieces.
This will dry out the hair and cause damage. So if you are wanting a piece that will perfectly match your hair, we recommend buying a piece lighter than your natural hair and taking it to a trusted stylist to customize the color for you!
Myth 2: Hair Pieces Look Unnatural & Fake
We’ve heard it all before and maybe have seen it a few times, but we assure you, our hairpieces are the most realistic you will find on the market. Our owner and creator, Lauren Ashtyn, had a career as a hair stylist before starting this business. She specifically designed hair toppers to perfectly blend into your hair while providing coverage to women with hair loss. We truly are a business for women, by women!
Don’t believe us? Here’s the Proof
Myth 3: Wigs and Toppers are High Maintenance
This is so untrue! When it comes to our hair toppers and wigs, they only need to be washed every 4-6 weeks, depending on how often you wear it. When it comes to washing and styling them, you care for your hair piece the same you would your bio hair. We even have some clients who style their topper or wig only once a week. That means you are able to clip in the piece and go.
Need some help with washing and styling your hair piece? Check out these videos.
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Myth 4: Buying a Topper or Wig Means You’re Stuck With One Hairstyle Forever
This could not be further from the truth. We pride ourselves on the fact that our hair pieces are 100% customizable. They can be colored, cut, and parted in multiple ways, just like your bio hair! Both our wigs and toppers have a mesh top that hairs are individually hand sewn into. This creates the illusion of a natural part line that can be changed whenever you want. So you can go from a middle part to a side part in a matter of minutes!
Myth 5: You Can’t Use Heat on Wigs or Toppers
Once again, this is untrue! Since our hair toppers and wigs are 100% real human hair, you most definitely can use heat to style them. Our hair has a natural wave pattern and so it holds styles extremely well! You can straighten, curl or blow dry your hair pieces, but we always recommend heat protectant to be used to keep your Lauren Ashtyn hair healthy and shiny for as long as possible!
Quick tip: The max temperature that should be used on our hair pieces is 350°.
At The Lauren Ashtyn Collection, we believe hair education is so important when it comes to making the decision to buy one of our toppers or wigs. We hope we alleviated some of the fear and stress that can come with the decision. Have more questions? Check out our FAQs page on our website!
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