Monday, October 20, 2008

All Shampoos, Conditioners, and Spray Products on Sale!


Save now on all shampoos, conditioners, and sprays in our eBay Store!

Now through Friday, October 24th, save 10% on our entire line of wet products from all brands in our eBay Store.

Choose from our inventory of products from Brandywine, HairUWear, Rene of Paris, and Nova.

We have never run a sale on these products, so now is your chance to save on frequently used products, or try something new. Like the new line of shampoo and conditioner from HairUWear.


This sale ends Friday, so shop now! Supplies are limited!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Jean's Boutique Fall Wig Sale!

Now through October 15th, save on our entire collection of synthetic and human hair wigs in our eBay Store!
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Choose from many styles and colors, from manufacturers such as Jon Renau and Mona Lisa.
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Many listings include Free Shipping!
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This sale ends at Midnight, Wednesday, October 15th, so shop fast!




Friday, October 10, 2008

How To Avoid Damaging Your Synthetic Wig or Hairpiece

Your wig is an investment and will last a long time with proper care and maintenance. But many customers continue to damage their wigs and hairpieces making some very common mistakes. So what should you NOT do, to prevent damage to your investment?
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1. Do Not Wash In Hot Water
Synthetic wigs are styled during the manufacturing process by exposing select hair fibers to high temperatures, bending into a specific shape, then cooling the hair in that shape. This causes the fiber to keep the specific shape. Hair fibers of various lengths, shapes, and colors are then used when assembling each wig.
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Exposing your synthetic wig to high heat will cause the synthetic hair fiber to lose its "memory" and return to its original, straight shape. Exposing the hair fiber to extremely high heat can cause the synthetic hair fiber to actually melt! Wigs with this level of damage usually cannot be repaired.
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2. Do Not Expose To High Temperatures
The household oven door has damaged more wigs than we can count! It's important not to expose wigs to heat over 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Since most cooking is done at temperatures higher than 140degF, be very careful when cooking while wearing your wig. It takes just a second to damage a wig with hot 350degF air from an oven! Also be careful with stovetop cooking, since steam can easily reach 140 degress or more. Some customers simply wear a soft comfortable cap, instead of their wig, when cooking.
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3. Do Not Use a Hair Dryer or Curling Iron
Can you guess why? Yep, its about keeping heat away from your wig. Synthetic wigs are not made to be styled using heat. The synthetic hair fiber simply cannnot survive being exposed to temperatures over 140 degrees.
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So what's the proper way to style a synthetic wig? Stay tuned to this blog to find out! We'll publish another post about the proper way to style your synthetic wig in the future.
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For a great selection of synthetic and human hair wigs, visit our eBay Store. Or to learn more about Jean's Boutique and Wigs, just visit our home page!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

How to Care for your Synthetic Wig or Hairpiece - Washing

At Jean's Boutique and Wigs, your support from us doesn't end at the time of your wig purchase. We want to ensure that you are happy with your wig. And that your wig keeps its beautiful shine, color, and body.
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That's why we're posting a series of posts specifically focusing on wig care and maintenance. Follow these tips to help your wig keep its original glow.
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Today's tip is about washing your synthetic wig or hairpiece. Your wig is an investment. Proper care will extend the life of your investment.
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Washing
Before washing, brush your wig thoroughly to loosen dirt and comb out any tangles. Place a few drops of wig shampoo into a basin and fill with lukewarm water. Swish wash the wig gently, making sure the wig gets completely soaked with the shampoo mixture. Do not rub the wig.
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Gently rinse the wig in cool water to completely remove shampoo. Apply a wig conditioner product at this point, if needed. Then rinse completely with clean lukewarm water.
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Never wash a wig in hot water. Very hot water will cause synthetic wigs to loose their style, due to the high heat reacting with the synthetic fiber.
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Drying
Wrap your wig and blot in a clean towel to remove excess water if necessary. Finally, drape your wig over a wire stand or hook and allow the wig to completely drip dry. Do not brush or comb the wig while wet.
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Style
After the wig has completely dried, shake the wig and brush back into the desired style. Synthetic wigs will bounce back into their original shape, due to their preset curl.
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Please visit again soon! Future posts will include more wig care tips, fact sheets, and buying guides, and more!
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Jean's Boutique Featured Charity - Breast Cancer Awareness








We're pleased to announce this month's featured charity, the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign.
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Each year we support this very important charity in honor of our brave customers who have survived their battle against breast cancer. And to remember those who fought valiantly, but lost their battle.
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To support the campaign, we have set a goal of raising $1,000 this year. If you would like to make a small donation to the Making Strides campaign, we would be happy to accept your donation. You can do so by visiting the Jean's Boutique and Wigs Home Page.