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A Wig That Looked Ready to Be Thrown Away

Margaret has been my client for the past 10 years. She always wears a human hair wig and comes to me for washing and restyling, especially before her overseas trips.

Long ago, she brought her wig for a wash and restyle but didn’t bring an extra one to wear home. I suggested a comparatively inexpensive synthetic wig that looked like her human hair wig, and she decided to buy it.

A few days ago, she told me this would be her last overseas trip. She purchased a new wig and had me cut and style it. Before leaving, she handed me a worn-out wig and said, "Please wash it and restyle it if you can. If not, that's okay too. This will be the last service for this wig."

It was the one she had bought two and a half years ago.

I always brush wigs before washing, but this one was too tangled to even comb. I had no choice but to shampoo it first to remove the dirt and then let it dry. 

           

Fortunately, the wig was heat-friendly. I experimented with different styling tools until I found the right one and the right technique.

Now, I’m in a dilemma. 

Restoring this wig was a challenge, but I made it work. The process was fun, and the results were rewarding, but it took a lot of time. 

So, I’m not sure whether I should accept this kind of order again in the future.