If you’ve just received your new hair toppers and noticed it looks flat or lacks volume straight out of the box, don’t panic! This is a common experience for many people, especially if you’re new to using hair toppers for women. The good news is that it’s entirely normal and can be easily fixed with a few simple steps. Let’s walk you through why this happens and how you can get your hair topper looking fabulous in no time.

Why Does It Look Flat?

1. Packaging and Shipping
When your hair topper is packaged, it’s typically compressed to fit inside the box. During shipping, it can lose some of its natural shape and volume, leading to a flatter appearance when you first open it. This is completely natural and happens with almost all types of hair toppers.

2. "Box Hair" Effect
Just like a wig, hair toppers might arrive with what is commonly referred to as "box hair." This simply means the hair has been styled or compressed for shipping purposes and needs a bit of love to regain its natural fullness.

3. The Nature of the Material
UniWigs hair toppers for women are made from 100% human hair. Human hair tends to hold volume better but may still need some styling to achieve the desired fullness.

How to Fix the Flat Look: A Step-by-Step Guide

Now that we know why your topper looks flat, here’s how to bring it back to life:

Step 1: Spray Some Water

Start by lightly spraying some water on the hair topper, focusing on the areas where you want to add volume. Water helps revive the natural texture of the hair and makes it easier to style.

Step 2: Use a Round Comb and Blow Dryer

Next, use a round comb along with a blow dryer to lift the roots. Hold the comb underneath the hair at the root, and gently blow dry in an upward motion. This will create natural lift and add volume to the hair topper.

Step 3: Apply Heat

For more lift at the roots, you can use a curling iron to gently curl the root of the hair, creating added volume and lift.  For added volume and a more defined look, you can use a flat iron or curling iron on low to medium heat. Gently curl or straighten the topper as desired. Make sure to keep the heat setting low to prevent any damage to the hair.

Step 4: Add a Little Product

Once the volume is in place, you can add a small amount of product, like a lightweight styling mousse or texturizing spray. This will help hold the volume and texture while preventing the hair from falling flat throughout the day.

How to Maintain Volume Throughout the Day

Once you’ve styled your hair topper to your liking, here are a few tips to keep it looking fresh and full:

• Avoid touching your hair too much: The more you touch it, the more likely it is to fall flat. Try to avoid excessive combing or running your hands through it.
• Use a lightweight hairspray: A light mist of hairspray will help keep the volume in place without weighing it down.
• Store properly: When not in use, store your hair topper in a breathable bag or on a mannequin head to keep its shape intact. Avoid folding or cramming it into a tight space, as that can cause the hair to lose its volume.

Remember, when your hair topper looks flat right out of the box, it’s nothing to worry about! With just a little styling, and possibly the use of some light products, you can transform it into a voluminous, natural-looking style that’s perfect for everyday wear. Hair toppers for women are a wonderful way to add volume, length, and confidence to your look, and with these simple tips, you’ll have no trouble getting it to look its best.

So, take a deep breath, follow these easy steps, and enjoy the full, gorgeous look you deserve!