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Wigs & topper essential 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.

Cork wig head
hair topper Kate in natural European hair, for androgenetic alopecia.
Solution for fine hair or alopecia.
hair topper Kate in natural European hair.
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 might seem creepy at first glance 😉

But:

1) I assure you that you'll get used to it! Yes, yes, even your husband will get used to it.

and 2) you can get a small tripod that you can attach to a closet if you want something more discreet (which I can understand, even though I love showing off my foxes to anyone who wants to see them #thoughtsformyfrightenedneighbors)

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

There are polystyrene wig heads available, which are slightly cheaper, but after trying them out, I find them to be of much lower quality and less pleasant to use on a daily basis.

The super girly pink tripod I use every day (if you have a large tripod at home to show off your hair every day to your family, which I obviously recommend 😉

Tripod
Wig head

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 dry naturally, blow dry it, 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 high-quality equipment because I handle a lot of products on a daily basis as part of my business selling toppers and wigs. So I quickly opted for the GHD brand, which for me is synonymous with efficiency, speed, and reliability (the devices heat up quickly and are durable).

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

Before wearing 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 can wholeheartedly recommend as I've been using it for several years now. I also use it to quickly straighten my topper when it has a bad crease and it's very effective:

To curl the toppers and wigs on the site, I use the GHD Curve curling iron. After testing several different brands, including Remington and Dyson, which I do not recommend at all, this is my favorite because it heats up extremely quickly while being lightweight and very easy to use:

GHD Air
GHD Glide
GHD Curve

My two favorites for styling toppers: the GHD straightening brush and curling iron.

Everyday accessories

After a few months or years of use, one or more clips on topper may topper . They will then need to be replaced. I recommend using clips with pads. They will cause less damage and breakage to your hair:

The clips

I would always advise you to have spare clips so that you don't find yourself in a tricky situation if one of them breaks (they don't warn you ;)).

Clips with pads prevent hair breakage.

For women who want to wear a cap under their wig, I recommend soft caps with holes, as these make it easier to reposition your hair inside the cap once it is on your head, and they are very breathable. I personally use these caps in particular:

The hats

For brushing, I use a Tangle Teezer brush, which doesn't break my hair or the hair on toppers. For toppers and wigs with curly, wavy, or frizzy hair, wide-toothed combs allow you to comb the hair without breaking the curls.

The brush

In addition, I use combs. They help me position my model, especially to bring out a few strands at the front.

The combs

Taking care of your model

After several months or years of wear, if your model's hair becomes dry, you can apply Silicon Mix or any mask for very dry hair. This will smooth and moisturize the hair fiber.

Silicon Mix

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!

Check out my YouTube channel Comme un diadème, where I share all my tips on toppers and wigs.

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1 thought on “Wigs & topper essential accessories”

  1. Caroline

    Hello, Laure,

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

    I have a quick question about GHD accessories (straighteners and curling irons). Their heating temperature is 185 degrees.
    Isn't there a risk that this temperature, even when used occasionally, could damage the hair on topper? It's always tricky to find a compromise between effectiveness (quality of straightening or curling) and hair health. When you invest in beautiful hair, you want it to last as long as possible. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the subject.

    Thank you for the content you create every day about toppers !

    See you soon,

    Reply

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At Comme un diadème, you will receive personal support. You can send any questions you may have to contact@commeundiademe.com via the contact form. In addition, you can send photos of your hair (or alopecia) via the support form so that we can advise you on the colour, Cap size or length of the hair topper/wig.

Comme un diadème does not have a shop or business premises, it is only an e-commerce website. However, you are not alone in your purchase and you can be advised on colour, base size and length based on your photos by sending them via the support form. After ordering the topper, you can then try it on at home and send it back if it doesn't suit you, respecting the 14-day withdrawal period.

French Social Security does not reimburse hair prostheses made of natural hair that cost more than 700 euros.

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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 bases measuring 18 × 18 cm or 20 × 20 cm. These bases will provide effective coverage, density, and comfort. Larger bases are available for very extensive alopecia.

Smaller bases (15×15 cm) will give your hair a little less density. But they will make it easier to tie your hair up in a high ponytail.

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

table-size-wig

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

The hair is straight. Except when it is indicated in the product description and title 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 frequency. Close the clips before washing the hair and detangle the hair before and after washing. You can use a mild shampoo for colored hair followed by conditioner. Orchid Oil shampoo and Brazilian Keratin conditioner have proven to be effective!

Every four shampoos, you can apply Silicon Mix, available on Amazon. This will restore your hair's original shine.

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If you have dry ends, we recommend adding a little argan oil to moisturize the hair fiber.

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

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.

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You can also send a strand 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.
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30310 Vergèze
FRANCE

You will receive a reply within five business days.

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Are you interested in a model that is not available in the Comme un diadème catalog?

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

It is important to note that custom orders are not eligible for return as they are made at the specific request of the customer. In addition, delivery times may be long for this type of order (approximately 3 months).

Comme un diadème asks that you only request a quote if you are genuinely interested in the product and the terms of a custom order, so as not to overload suppliers with requests that will not be fulfilled. We thank you for your understanding.

If you are interested in a custom order:

After you submit your custom order request, a quote will be sent to you within 10 days. This quote will be valid for 3 weeks after receipt, as supplier prices tend to change over time. Once you have agreed to the quote, a product sheet will be created specifically for you. Once payment has been received, the product will be ordered directly from the suppliers. It will be sent to you as soon as it is received at the Comme un diadème premises.

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