Best Hair Buys For Hair Systems (Lace Wigs) & Hair Extensions With Different Textures

Hair systems & Hair extensions have become extremely popular over the last five years...mostly because it's the best accessory that completes any outfit. The most popular hair for hair systems & extensions is the Remy hair where the cuticles are still attached because the hair can last up to two years IF taking care of properly. Remy hair comes in various hair types and textures and it's important to use the right products to care for the hair that is curly, kinky, wavy, or straight.

The most IMPORTANT thing to remember when buying hair products is to look for shampoos & conditioners that are sulfate-free & alcohol-free. These two ingredients will dry out the hair and making it brittle. Hair systems and extensions are an investment and should be treated with the best care possible.

Straight/Relaxed | Curly/Wavy | Kinky 

Best Products for Straight/Relaxed Hair

• Creme of Nature Argan Oil collection (Shampoo, Conditioner, & Leave-in Conditioner)

Best Products for Curly, Wavy, & Kinky Hair

• Mixed Chicks Sulfate-Free Shampoo, Deep Conditioner, & Leave-in Conditioner diluted w/water in a spray bottle

Best Products for all Hair Textures

• Nunaat's Silicon Collections
• Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream & Moroccanoil Oil Treatment 

The product brands mentioned above are what I use on a regular basis and have kept all my units in great condition. Again, I must stress that when you are shopping for hair products to maintain your hair system or hair extension remember these key words: Sulfate-Free & Alcohol-Free!

Tips on How to Remove Stubborn Adhesive From Lace Unit

Removing stubborn glue from you lace unit does not have to challenging. With a few simple tips, your unit will be free of residue and ready to be bonded again. 

Tip #1 - Take a cottonball soaked in 91% or 99% alcohol and in a circular motion, slowly & gently remove the adhesive from the perimeter of the unit. 

Tip #2 - After majority of the adhesive is removed, fill a basin with cool water and pour some Neutrogena Shampoo Anti-Residue Formula* in the water. Soak the lace cap in the water using your fingers to gently massage the perimeter of the lace to remove the build up of residue.

*I use this shampoo to clean my makeup brushes and decided to try it on one of my wigs to remove build up. It works like magic! This product can be found at Walmart and Target. 

Essential Wig Tool Kit

To keep Remy or Virgin hair looking fabulous at all times, it's important to have the right products in your wig tool kit. Yes....we should all have a tool kit if you wear wigs and/or hair extensions. I will share with you the products that are in my wig kit that helps me extend the life in my lace crowns. Being that I have alopecia totalis, I treat all my wigs like they are my best friends. I went through trial and error to find the right products that worked great on my Remy and Virgin lace units.

Snapshot of some of the items in my Wig Kit

Nicole's Essential Wig Tool Kit

1. Nunaat's Silicon Fortifying Shampoo
2. Nunaat's Leave-in Conditioner
3. Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner
4. As I Am Coconut Cowash (Use on my virgin units)
5. Pump it Up Freeze Spray (Great Knot Sealer)
6. Moroccan Oil Treatment (This serum is awesome & smells good too)
7. Comb
8. Paddle Brush
9. Duck clips
10. Bobby pins
11. Hair bands
12. Satin bonnet
13. Satin scarf
14. Shower cap
15. Foam Mannequin head
16. Mannequin stand 
17. Spray bottle (used for conditioner/water mix)
18. Scalp protector
19. 91% Rubbing Alcohol
20. C-22
21. Cotton balls
22. Q-tips
23. Mini brushes 
24. Supertape strips
25. Walker's No Shine strips
26. Salon Pro 30 Second Lace Wig Bond
27. Scissors

I think I just about covered every essential item I have in my wig kit aside from the flexirods, blow dryer, curling iron and so on. Most of these items you can purchase at your local beauty supply store, Walmart, and online. So when you invest in your lace unit be sure to have similar items in your wig kit to care for your lace unit.