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dimanche 6 mai 2018

Cleaning Steps When Maintaining Wigs For Cancer Patients Delaware

By Brian Roberts


When patients with cancer go through chemotherapy, hair follicles are weakened, and this could lead to losing most or all of their hair. The affected persons often think of wearing hairpieces for these reasons, but good quality wigs may be expensive. Fortunately, some organizations provide free toupees to cancer-related people. Maintaining the expensive extensions is a responsibility of the owners or caretakers. A guide on how to maintain wigs for cancer patients Delaware are discussed below.

You need to be cautious not to damage the fibers. Consider using a wide comb to brush the toupees before you immerse them in water. You will avoid the intertwining that will spoil the wig if it is soaked. Ensure you are using a tooth comb and not electrical gadgets to comb the toupees. The electrical power will damage the twines.

The second step you need to follow is washing the wig. Fills a bowl with cold water, be cautious of hot or warm water which could damage the fibers. Mix the water with a cup full of shampoo in the washing bowl. Other laundry detergents recommended could be used in place of the shampoo. Immerse the wig in the vessel and allow it to soak for some minutes. With this, you need to note that it takes some minutes before all the dirt is soaked.

After the cleaning process, rinsing follows. Another container full of water is used to remove the shampoo used in cleaning. The wigs are not squeezed or in any way pressed to remove the detergent. You will use clean water in bowls until the detergent is no longer seen.

The wigs are nurtured by application of conditioners. The ointment is stroked from the end to the root side. Ensure that you apply until the detergent is well absorbed by the hairpieces. Give time for the conditioner to be imbibed before you rinse the toupee. The minimum minutes for proper absorption are four.

After the washing and conditioning the toupees, you are needed to dry them. Place the hairpieces in between folded towels for pat drying. The wigs should not be squeezed or rubbed in any instance so that they can dry fast. The pressing will damage the wigs by forming unwanted curls. After some time when you think the cloth has drawn the wetness, remove the wig from the towel.

The next step is shaking the toupee so as it can regain its style. On the other hand, you could gently brush the hairpieces by use of a comb or fingers. Place the wigs over a mouth of a jar, container or on its stand. Hair dryers are not advisable since they will wreck the fibers hence the whole wig.

Patients with cancer should not suffer from the illness condition, and at the same time isolation. Finding the best toupees and maintaining them will avoid the intimidations experienced. The above guidelines are helpful in the maintenance process of the wigs.




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