Everything you need to know to keep your topper or mesh system looking beautiful, secure and long-lasting.

 

Hair loss solutions are life-changing — and your topper or mesh system has been designed to look completely natural, feel lightweight, and blend seamlessly with your own hair.

 

To keep your system in its best condition, correct aftercare is absolutely essential.

Here’s your complete guide.

 

⭐ AFTERCARE ESSENTIALS

✨ 1. Washing Your Topper or Mesh System

• Wash 1–2 times per week maximum

• Use ONLY sulphate-free, extension-safe products (available at glamourgarageshop.com)

• Keep shampooing movements gentle and downward

• Never scrub, twist or rough-dry the base

• Rinse thoroughly to avoid product build-up

 

🔥 IMPORTANT:

Never apply conditioner, masks or oils to the root/base or mesh area.
This will loosen knots, cause shedding, and weaken the system over time.

Apply conditioner only to mid-lengths to ends of the hair.

 

✨ 2. Drying Your System

• Always dry the base/mesh attachment fully after washing

• Use low to medium heat

• Dry the base first before styling

• Never leave the mesh system wet, damp, or wrapped in a towel

• Brush very gently while drying

Moisture sitting in the base can lead to shedding and shorten the lifespan of the system.

 

✨ 3. Brushing & Daily Care

• Use a soft, extension-safe brush

• Support the topper/mesh with one hand while brushing

• Start from the ends and work upward

• Never brush aggressively over the base

• Brush morning and night to avoid tangles and friction

 

✨ 4. Sleeping With a Topper or Mesh System

• Always tie hair in a loose plait or silk wrap

• Never sleep with wet or damp hair

• Use a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and shedding

 

✨ 5. Heat Styling

Yes, you can heat-style your topper — but:

• Always use heat protectant

• Avoid applying direct heat to the base, knots or mesh

• Keep straighteners + curlers away from the root area

• Do not exceed 180°C

Excess heat on the base weakens the hair knots, leading to shedding.

 

✨ 6. Oils, Serums & Styling Products

Safe to use on:

• Mid-lengths

• Ends

 

Not safe on:

• Base

• Mesh

• Knots

• Attachment points

 

Products that migrate towards the base can cause knot slip and premature shedding.

 

✨ 7. Swimming, Holidays & Saunas

Your system needs extra care on holiday.

Before swimming:

• Tie in a tight plait

• Use a protective conditioning spray (mid-lengths / ends only)

After swimming:

• Rinse immediately

• Remove salt/chlorine ASAP

• Apply leave-in conditioner to mid-lengths/ends

Avoid:

• Sunscreen on the hair (turns hair brassy)

• Hot tubs with chemical steam

• Letting chlorine dry into the topper

If you're going away, we can provide a Holiday Aftercare Pack.

 

✨ 8. Products You MUST Avoid

These will cause shedding and system breakdown:

• Conditioner on the roots

• Oils near the base

• Purple shampoo directly on the topper base

• Sulphate shampoos

• Alcohol-based styling sprays

• Cheap supermarket shampoos

• Anything “moisturising” directly on the base

Always stick to Glamour Garage-approved products.

 

⭐ MAINTENANCE & REFITS

✨ How often do I need a refit or maintenance?

 

Every 6–8 weeks for:

• Toppers

• Mesh systems

• Nano & sew-in topper attachments

• Nano-and-thread systems

• Hybrid mesh systems

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Even if everything “feels fine”, maintenance is crucial for:

✔ Scalp health
✔ Secure attachment
✔ Preventing matting
✔ Preventing hair breakage
✔ Resetting tension
✔ Checking the integrity of the base

Never leave your system longer than 8 weeks — this can cause damage to your natural hair.