Care
How to Wash a Topper Without Ruining It
December 18, 2025 · 5 min read
Real human hair behaves like real human hair. It wants to be washed gently, not often, with the right products. Here is everything you need to know.
How often
Every eight to ten wears. Less if you don't sweat in it. The hair has no scalp feeding it oil, so over-washing strips it dry.
The five-minute routine
- Brush it dry, end to root, before water touches it.
- Fill a basin with cool water and a teaspoon of sulfate-free shampoo.
- Submerge and swish gently for one minute. Do not rub or wring.
- Rinse under cool running water until clear.
- Apply conditioner to the lengths only — never the base. Leave for two minutes, rinse.
- Press out water in a towel. Lay flat or hang on a stand to air dry.
The three habits that destroy it
- Hot water — opens the cuticle and accelerates dryness.
- Conditioner on the base — loosens the knots that hold each strand in place.
- Sleeping in it — friction against a pillow tangles and matts the hair.
Treat it the way you would a silk blouse you actually love. It will outlast almost everything in your closet.
