hair topper & Wig: 10 must-have accessories

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When you first acquire a hair topper or a wig because you have androgenetic alopecia, you can sometimes be a little confused about what you need to have on hand to be comfortable with your product.

It is indeed important to know the accessories that facilitate our daily life with a prosthesis hair. I have been wearing a hair topper for more than 5 years now. I had the opportunity, especially in the context of my activity, to test many products, of different brands, more or less interesting to maintain my toppers and wigs. Discover in this article the essential accessories that I recommend you with my eyes closed!

Store and style your hair topper or wig

You can safely store your hair topper or wig every night in a box or small pouch, or even out in a drawer. However, you'll have to be careful with the shape the hair will take so you don't end up with a bad crease that's hard to discipline 😉 No one wants to waste 30 minutes shaping their alternative hair in the morning!

I therefore recommend to put your hair topper or wig on a cork wig head. This way, the hair will keep its initial shape and will be ready to wear in the morning.

Wig head in cork
hair topper placed on his wig head
T pins, allowing the attachment of the hair topper or the wig on the wig head

The hair topper or the wig can be attached to the product, using T-pins inserted through the clips.

I realize that having a wig head in the middle of your apartment can look creepy at first 😉

But:

1) I assure you that you get used to it! Yes, yes, even the husband will get used to it

and 2) you can have a small tripod that you fix in a closet if you want something more discreet (which I can understand, even if I love to show my foxes to anyone who wants to see them #thinkfoxes)

The wig head will be especially ESSENTIAL when you want to let your hair air dry, but especially when you want to blow dry, straighten or curl your hair hair topper . In my opinion, it is THE must-have when you enter the wonderful world of alternative hair!

Find on this link the cork wig head and the T-pins that I recommend:

There are polystyrene wig heads, which are a bit cheaper, but after testing, I find them much less qualitative and pleasant to use on a daily basis.

The super girly pink tripod I use on a daily basis (if you assume a big tripod at home to show off your toupee daily to your family, which I obviously recommend ;):

Shape your hair topper or wig

Now that you have your tripod to fix your hair topper or wig, you will finally be able to shape it easily.

You can let your hair air dry, blow dry or curl it with ease. That's the joy of natural hair, you can treat it just like your own!

For my part, I chose to use quality equipment because I handle a lot of products on a daily basis as part of my business of selling toppers hair and wigs. So I quickly chose the GHD brand which is synonymous for me with efficiency, speed and reliability (the equipment heats up quickly and lasts over time).

For blow-drying, I use the GHD Air hair dryer:

Before I wear my hair topper , I often need to straighten my hair so that its structure blends in a little more with the very straight hair of my hair topper . For this, I use the GHD glide straightening brush, which I recommend with my eyes closed because I have been using it for several years now. I also use it to quickly straighten my topper when it has a bad crease and it is very effective:

To curl the toppers hair and wigs of the site, I use the GHD curve curler. After testing several brands, including Remington and Dyson, which I do not recommend at all, this is the one I prefer because it heats up extremely quickly while being light and very handy:

My two favorites for shaping toppers: the GHD smoothing brush and curler

Everyday accessories

It may happen that after a few months or years of use, one or more of the clips on topper break. They must then be replaced. I recommend using clips with pads. They will damage and break your hair less:

I would always advise you to have clips ahead of time so you don't get in trouble if one of them breaks (they don't warn ;)).

The clips with pads prevent hair breakage.

For women who want to wear a cap under their wig, I recommend soft, holey caps because then it's easier to reposition our hair in the cap once it's on our head, and they are very breathable. I personally use these caps in particular:

For brushing, I use a Tangle Teezer brand brush that doesn't break my hair or the hair of toppers. For toppers hair and wigs with curly, wavy or frizzy hair, wide-tooth combs allow you to comb the hair without breaking the curl.

With all this, you will be able to take care of your hair topper and wig on a daily basis with complete peace of mind. Of course, you can also use other brands to take care of your product without any problem. The important thing is to find the ones that suit you best and make you feel comfortable with your new hair!

Find my YouTube channel Comme un diadème where I share all my tips on toppers hair and wigs:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFJ9SejriuuyUGDZ6GT9kA

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1 thought on "topper hair & Wigs: 10 must-have accessories"

  1. Caroline

    Hello Laure,

    Thank you for this article, which is a real survival kit for toppers beginners, myself included.

    I have a small question about the GHD accessories (straightener and curler). Their heating temperature is 185 degrees.
    Doesn't this temperature, even when used occasionally, risk damaging the hair at topper? It's always a delicate balance to strike between efficiency (smoothing and curl quality) and hair health. When you invest in beautiful hair, you want it to stay that way for as long as possible. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the subject.

    Thank you for the content you create daily on toppers hair!

    See you soon,

    Reply

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We use natural Brazilian "Remy" hair. The term "Remy" means that the hair and the cuticles of the strand are oriented in the same direction on the hair topper. This is in contrast to non-Rémy hair, which is assembled loosely. They are therefore more prone to tangling and damage.

You should choose the Cap size of the topper according to the extent of your alopecia and the density of hair you wish to acquire. It is preferable that the clips are not attached in the area of alopecia where the scalp can be quite sensitive. In addition, extensive alopecia will require the addition of a high density of hair to compensate for the initial low density.

For extensive alopecia, we recommend 18 × 18 cm or 20×20 cm bases. These bases will provide real coverage, density and comfort of use. Larger base sizes are available for very large alopecia.

The smaller bases (15×15 cm) will give a little less density to the hair. But they will allow you to tie your hair in a high ponytail more easily.

To determine your wig size, please refer to the table below.

wig size chart

We offer hair toppers with a density between 120 and 130%. This density is considered standard by international retailers.

The hair is straight. Except where it is stated in the product title and description that the model is naturally wavy or curly.

The life span of a topper will partly depend on how well it is cared for. The typical life span is between one and two years. To increase the life of your topper, you should not wash it too frequently.

The topper should be brushed out carefully after wearing. It is convenient to place it on a wig head. This way, the hair does not get a bad fold before the next use.

Hair should not be washed too frequently. Every 4 weeks or more is a good rhythm. Clips should be closed before washing the hair and the hair should be detangled before and after washing. You can use a mild shampoo for coloured hair followed by a conditioner. Orchid oil shampoo and Brazilian keratin conditioner have proven to be very effective!

Every 4 shampoos you can apply Silicon Mix, available on Amazon. This will restore your hair to its original shine.

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In case of dry hair ends, we recommend adding a little argan oil to moisturize the fiber hair.

Natural hair can be heated, straightened and curled without any problem. However, as with your own hair, you should not overdo it to avoid damaging the fiber hair.

The cork wig head and its display stand are essential for easy drying and styling of the hair topper's hair. https://amzn.to/2tg50cJ The T-pin will allow you to attach the hair topper to the cork wig head before blow drying or curling the hair. https://amzn.to/2uW5W6q
Hair hair topper has usually undergone complex bleaching and colouring processes before achieving its final colour. This hair has therefore been sensitised. It may react in an unexpected way to a colouring or bleaching process. It is usually possible to darken a hair topper. However, it is not recommended to bleach it as this may alter the hair. Therefore, when in doubt between two shades as to which hair colour to choose, it is best to choose the lighter shade of hair. In any case, it is important to have the hair topper coloured or bleached by a professional colourist who is used to working with this type of hair. Hair toppers Comme un diadème are sold uncut. Therefore, at first try, the hair topper may not seem to fit your face and/or hairstyle. However, a rough piece needs to be made to fit you completely. We therefore recommend that, if the basic colour, length and size are suitable for you, you have the hair topper cut by a hairdresser so that it can blend in completely naturally with your own hair.

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Choosing a hair topper or a wig from a distance is not always easy. However, with Comme un diadème, you have the possibility to be accompanied in your approach and to benefit from a personalized accompaniment.

Indeed, if you would like advice on the colour, the Cap size, the length of your hair complement or even more general advice on the type of product most appropriate for your alopecia, you can send us below 3 photos of your hair/alopecia in daylight and we will advise you.

Click or drag files to this area to upload them. You can upload up to 3 files.

It is also possible to send a lock of your hair for direct comparison with the various Comme un diadème references, by mail, to the following address:
Comme un diadème S.A.S.
49 avenue Charles de Gaulle
30470 Aimargues

A reply will be sent within 5 working days.

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At Comme un diadème, custom orders of out-of-stock products are possible.

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