What Are The Best Hair Products for Human Hair Wigs and Hair Toppers?

Human Hair Wigs and Hair Toppers deserve the same TLC as your natural hair...if not more! 

When it comes to caring for human hair wigs, hair toppers, or hair extensions, the right shampoo, conditioner, and styling products make all the difference. Unlike natural hair, these pieces don’t receive oils and nutrients from the scalp, which means they require extra moisture and gentle cleansing to stay soft, shiny, and manageable. Choosing sulfate-free, hydrating formulas designed for color-treated or chemically processed hair is essential. These kinds of products help preserve the integrity of the strands and extend the life span of your investment. With the proper haircare routine, your wig or hair topper won’t just look beautiful, it will last longer and feel better too!

So, when it comes to finding the right haircare products, where do you start?! 

Milano Collection has you covered! We have our own haircare line that was specifically developed for human hair wigs and human hair toppers. The Milano Essentials Haircare line has shampoos, conditioners, a hair detangler, leave-in conditioner, end sealer, and curl activator…all developed to be gentle and nourishing for human hair wigs and hair toppers. The best part about our Essentials line is that they can be used on your real, natural hair too! Since these products were developed to be effective for human hair wigs and toppers, they're also great for your bio-hair as well! Making them a versatile addition to your haircare/shower routine. 

All of the products in our Milano Essentials line are both sulfate-free and paraben-free. They are also vegan, cruelty-free, and made with all-natural ingredients. So, if you’ve been wondering which haircare products you should use on your human hair wig or topper, your answers are here! We've provided a list of the Milano Essentials line, with descriptions on why you may love them as much as we do!

The Ultra Gentle Shampoo and Conditioner: 

Worried that certain haircare products may be too harsh on your wig or hair topper? We get it! That’s why we developed the Ultra Gentle Shampoo and Conditioner! All of our products are sulfate and paraben-free, so you can ease your mind when it comes to applying them to your human hair wigs or hair toppers! The Ultra Gentle Shampoo uses ingredients like Cocamidopropyl Betaine - a natural cleaning agent that removes oil and build-up much gentler than sulfates do. Combined with a list of other beneficial natural ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coconut Oil, Algae Extract, Avocado Oil, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, and more. 

While Ultra Gentle Shampoo gently cleanses, the Ultra Gentle Conditioner detangles and softens your strands without weighing your hair down or creating any build-up. Leaving your hair soft, airy, and feeling healthy. You won’t have to worry about your hair feeling stripped of nutrients or dry after using them! 

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The Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner:

The powerful combination of natural ingredients in our Ultra Hydrating Shampoo works to cleanse impurities from your wig or topper while also combating dryness to restore your natural shine. 

The Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner are infused with Sage, Coconut, Avocado, and Sunflower extracts, ensuring wigs and hair stay moisturized, soft, and tangle-free. It also has other natural ingredients that contribute to adding moisture back into your hair, such as radish root and hydrolyzed quinoa. 

The Ultra Hydrating Conditioner is rich but also lightweight and specifically formulated to not weigh your hair down or leave residue! It’s important to find a conditioner that isn’t too heavy on your hair or leaves a residue because it will take away from the movement and touchability of the hair. Finding the perfect balance of moisture and lightweight finish is key! 

Both the Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner are a great choice if your wig or hair topper is in need of some extra moisture! (aka if you’ve been doing a lot of heat styling, wearing it out in the sun a lot, have used products on it in the past that have caused the hair to dry out etc.) Basically, if your wig or topper is starting to feel dry or has gotten a lot of use out of it, these will help lock in moisture and leave your hair feeling soft and touchable again. 

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The End Sealer

The End Sealer is the perfect styling product to use before AND after you use heat tools on your wig or hair topper! It’s also great to use all on it’s own to quickly touch up your hair when it looks a little dry or frizzy. 

This lightweight styling lotion is expertly formulated to seal split ends, soften hair, and eliminate frizz, without weighing your hair down. This makes it ideal for human hair wigs and your natural hair too! 

The End Sealer is meant to be used on dry or slightly damp hair before heat styling. You can also use it on dry, styled hair to add shine, smooth frizziness, and help seal split ends.

How to use: Add a dime-sized amount of the product into your hands and work it through the mid-sections and ends of your hair. You can add more as needed to achieve the sleekness and shine that you desire! 

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The Ultra Hydrating Detangler 

The Ultra Hydrating Detangler is a great option if your wig or hair topper is beginning to become more knotty or tangled. This tends to happen when natural moisture is lost over time, or when your piece is becoming older (if you’ve had it for quite some time and wear it often). After washing your hair and towel drying, you can use the Ultra Hydrating Detangler to help add softness and smoothness back into your hair. It will make your wig or hair topper easier to comb through, remove knots and tangles, and help make it easier to style. The Ultra Hydrating Detangler has ingredients that help lock moisture back into your hair (since lack of moisture can lead to tangles and knots!). 

Some of the main ingredients include Jojoba Ester, which is derived from jojoba oil. In The Ultra Hydrating Detangler, it smooths the hair cuticle, making strands easier to comb through and reduces friction. So, detangling is gentler, and less breakage occurs!

How to Use: Apply a dime-size amount of The Ultra Hydrating Detangler into your hands and rub together. Work your hands through the mid-sections and ends of your damp hair. Continue to apply more if needed. Use the Milano Gentle Brush to comb the product through your hair! 

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The Curl Activator 

Our Curl Activator Mist is great if you have a wavy hair texture wig or hair topper! This leave-in product is great for air-dried touchable curls or for after washing your hair and before diffusing! Our Curl Activator is best used on damp hair! It’s made with all-natural ingredients that help define your waves/curls with a touchable hold. Using ingredients like Linseed Oil (Flax Seed Oil) - Which naturally creates a light, gel-like texture that helps curls clump and hold their shape without being crunchy. This also adds slip and shine to your curls even when they are fully dried. The Curl Activator also has Aloe, and Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract (aka Baobab Seed Extract) - Baobab seed extract is rich in amino acids and fatty acids that help keep curls bouncy and resilient. It also has Vitamin E, which conditions your hair as well. 

How to Use: Hold the product about 6 inches away from your wig or topper and spray the mist on the ends and mid sections of the hair. Once you’ve sprayed the desired amount, scrunch the product into your hair with your hands until it is fully blended. Let your wig or hair topper air dry upside-down (for more volume and bounce) OR use a diffuser on your hair dryer on low speed / low heat to help create a bouncy, soft finish. 

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The Leave-in Mist 

The Leave-in Mist is another hydrating add-on that you can use on occasion if your hair needs a little extra softness and manageability! The Leave-in mist is a gentle yet nourishing leave-in conditioner that’s best used on damp hair. It adds that little extra softness, dentangling, and smoothness to your hair that you may want after washing. It helps eliminate frizz too! With ingredients like Aloe, Avocado Oil, and Helianthus Annuus, this product helps detangle your hair and moisturize it. This leave-in conditioner is great for any hair type! 

How to Use: Hold the bottle about 5-6 inches away from your damp hair and spray the mist onto the ends and mid-section. Comb through with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Allow your hair to air-dry or style as desired! 

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Closing Thoughts

Caring for your human hair wig or topper doesn’t have to be complicated! As long as you’re using the right products, it can be simple! By choosing sulfate-free, all-natural, hydrating formulas, you’ll keep your wig or hair topper soft, manageable, and long-lasting. The Milano Essentials haircare line is specially designed to meet the unique needs of wigs, toppers, and even hair extensions, so you can feel confident that what you're using on your hair is the right choice! 

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