Frequently Asked Questions

1. How often should I shampoo and condition my hairpiece?
2. Does swimming in a pool have an effect on a hairpiece?
3. What about exposure to excessive heat with synthetic hair?
4. Can I use a blow dryer on my synthetic hairpiece?
5. Can I sleep in my synthetic hair?
6. What temperature water should I use to wash my synthetic hair?
7. Can I use a curling iron on my synthetic hairpiece to change the style?
8. How can I guarantee the proper placement of my hairpiece on a daily basis?
9. Selecting the right shampoo.
10. How to clean and condition your synthetic hairpiece.
11. Deep conditioning treatment.
12. Shampooing Extended Wear Systems.
13. Conditioning Extended Wear Systems.
14. Drying your synthetic hair replacement system.

1. How often should I shampoo and condition my hairpiece?

Shampoo your hairpiece once a week if you are wearing it under normal conditions, however if you are exposing it to excessive dust and dirt on a daily basis, have an oily scalp, or perspire more than normal, it may be necessary to shampoo more frequently, maybe twice a week.

2. Does swimming in a pool have an effect on a hairpiece?

Before swimming in chlorinated water, it is a good idea to apply some light conditioner to the hair. Wet the hair and apply a small amount of light conditioner to the hair, but do not rinse the conditioner out! After swimming, shampoo the hairpiece thoroughly and then use a conditioning treatment.

3. What about exposure to excessive heat with synthetic hair?

Avoid exposure to high temperatures, such as the outrush of heat from an oven, barbeque grill, or fireplace. Intense heat will cause the synthetic hair to singe and cause permanent non-reapirable damage to the hairpiece. Use your judgement.

4. Can I use a blow dryer on my synthetic hairpiece?

DO NOT USE HOT AIR! If you have to blow dry your synthetic hairpiece use the "Cool" setting and keep a minimum of 6" - 12" distance from the hair and move in a circular motion.

5. Can I sleep in my synthetic hair?

If you decide to sleep in with your hairpiece on, use a satin pillowcase. Linen, cotton, falnnel, or polyester will cause friction damage to the hair.

6. What temperature water should I use to wash my synthetic hair?

You should always use cool water to shampoo and condition your hair, using warm or hot water will eventually take out the wave or curl of a synthetic hairpiece.

7. Can I use a curling iron on my synthetic hairpiece to change the style?

NO! We recommend strongly leaving that particular service to a professional hair stylist. Shaheen's uses a special technique to re-curl a synthetic hairpiece which can be done for a minimal charge.

8. How can I guarantee the proper placement of my hairpiece on a daily basis?

We have always recommended that you place the front hairline about 4 fingers from the bridge of your nose. Some clients prefer it lower or higher, but over the last 30 years we have found that 4 fingers from the bridge of your nose most closely resembles a natural hairline.

9. Selecting the right shampoo.

Cleaning Concentrate - for heavy duty cleaning of synthetic hair.
Deep Cleaning Shampoo - for deep cleaning of synthetic hair.
Volumizing Shampoo - for light cleaning of both human and synthetic hair.

10. How to Clean and Condition your Synthetic Hairpiece.

Cleaning

1. Select the proper shampoo.
2. Fill basin with cool water.
3. Add a small amount of shampoo and stir.
4. Soak hairpiece in soapy water for 1 - 3 minutes.
5. Rinse and repeat if necessary.

Conditioning

1. After draining and rinsing basin - fill with cool water.
2. Add a small amount of light conditioner and stir.
3. Soak hairpiece for 1 - 3 minutes.
4. Rinse and shake till dry.
5. Let hairpiece dry naturally (air dry).

You should always use cool water to shampoo and condition your hair, using warm or hot water will eventually take out the wave, curl and possibly the color of a synthetic hairpiece.

11. Deep Conditioning Treatment.

After shampooing the hairpiece.

1. Gently work in conditioner with fingers and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Rinse with cold water and shake out all excess water.
3. Let hair dry naturally (air dry).

You should always use cool water to shampoo and condition your hair, using warm or hot water will eventually take out the wave or curl of a synthetic hairpiece.

12. Shampooing Extended Wear Systems.

1. Massage a small amount of Volumizing Shampoo into wet growing hair.
2. Apply some lather to top of hairpiece and press through to saturate hair.
3. Let it set for 1 - 3 minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly.
5. Gently lift the front of the hair replacement and let the water flush out any remaining shampoo.
6. Repeat if necessary.

13. Conditioning Extended Wear Systems

1. Dilute a small amount of light conditioner in a cup of warm water.
2. Pour conditioner onto hairpiece and growing hair and gently press (Do Not Rub).
3. Let saturate hair for 1 - 3 minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly.
5. Gently lift the front of the hair replacement and let the water flush out any remaining shampoo.

14. Drying you Synthetic Hair Replacement System.

Never Rub with a towel, Squeeze, or Wring Out hairpiece.

1. Blot gently with a soft towel.
2. Shake hairpiece until dry and then let air dry.
3. If blow drying if absolutely necessary, use the cool setting and keep the hair dryer at least 6" - 12" away from the head and keep moving in a circular motion.