The truth about medical wig repair and how to make yours last.
When you’re wearing a wig for medical reasons, it’s not just hair.
It’s part of your recovery. Your identity. Your confidence.
So when it starts thinning, tangling, or losing its fit, the impact is more than cosmetic; it’s emotional.
At REVAMP, we work with hundreds of women navigating hair loss through chemotherapy, alopecia, and other conditions. And one thing is clear: most medical wigs don’t last as long as they should, not because of poor quality, but because there’s no specialist aftercare once they leave the box.
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Why Medical Wigs Break Down So Fast
Medical wigs are built for comfort first with lightweight caps, soft lace, and sensitive skin-friendly adhesives. But that same gentleness means they’re more vulnerable over time.
Here’s what usually goes wrong:
→ Lace thinning or tearing from daily wear or adhesive removal
→ Balding patches from friction or over-washing
→ Dry, matted hair from lack of deep conditioning
→ Loose fit from weight loss or scalp changes during treatment
These are normal signs of wear, but they don’t mean your wig’s life is over. With proper repair, most can be revived.
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The Missing Link: Aftercare You Can Trust
Most NHS-provided or charity wigs come with zero maintenance guidance.
Salons rarely take on repair work. And trying to DIY lace ventilation or resizing at home can cause more damage than good.
That’s where REVAMP comes in.
The REVAMP squad handles complex restorations:
→ Lace replacements using HD lace
→ Ventilation for balding spots
→ Deep conditioning and restyling
→ Wig reconstructions and resizing
Every repair is done discreetly, and returned good-as-new within 3–10 working days.
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3 Signs Your Medical Wig Can (and Should) Be Saved
1. The lace has torn or is thinning
→ We can replace or repair the lace base with comfort-grade HD lace.
2. You’re seeing patches or thinning at the top
→ Our ventilators can refill those areas hair by hair.
3. It’s dry, dull, or tangled
→ A moisture restoration and cut can bring the texture back to life.
If you’re unsure, send us a photo. We’ll provide you with an honest assessment at no charge. Sometimes, the best repair is knowing when it’s time for something new. But most of the time? It’s fixable.
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What Happens at REVAMP
We’re not a salon, we’re a UK-wide, postal wig aftercare service built for real people who want to protect their wigs.
Our clients send us their wigs by post, we do our thing in the REVAMP lab, and return them good as new within 3-10 working days.
It’s simple, discreet, and affordable. Just how it should be.
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The Bottom Line
Medical wigs aren’t disposable.
They’re part of your story, and they deserve the same care you do.
At REVAMP, we’re here to restore them with precision, empathy, and expertise.
So before you let go of the wig that saw you through the hardest days, give it a second chance.
It’s not finished.
It just needs a REVAMP.
