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Caring For Your Latex Masks
Purchasing a latex mask is an investment. A quality latex mask can get expensive, but with the proper care, your new latex mask can last a lifetime. Oils and UV light can damage your latex mask. After each use you should wash the inside of the mask with a damp sponge or cloth with a very mild detergent. This will remove the natural oils from your skin that otherwise will eventually damage the latex.
Your new mask should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. To help keep the shape of the mask you should stuff it during storage. A plain crumpled paper or fiber batting is recommended for stuffing. Newsprint paper can leave behind ink on the inside of your mask and then on your face when you next wear the mask, so it is not recommended. You might also consider storing your mask with a styrofoam head inside. This can help keep the shape of the mask as well, and is particularly useful if you ever plan to have the mask out on display.
If your mask has hair, it is attached to the mask in one of two ways. The hair may glued on using a liquid latex for attachment. Alternatively, the hair may be punched into the mask. With this system, tufts of hair are punched down through the mask. This is generally a much more time consuming practice and will be found on the more expensive and better quality masks. No matter the method of attachment, you should always use care when handling the hair on a mask as it can easily be pulled free. The first few times you handle a new mask with hair it is perfectly natural to notice some shedding. There are always going to be some loose hairs mixed in with the attached hairs, so this is nothing to worry about. After removing your mask from storage (or from the box when it is brand new) it is often times going to have messy hair. It may be combed very carefully with a large toothed comb, but some hairs will likely be removed each time, so limit the brushing, and do it very lightly. Do not use fine toothed combs or hairbrushes as they will pull out the hair very easily!
Masks can be repaired, so don't just throw away your old damaged mask! Small holes and tears can easily be fixed with some liquid latex. Hair can be re-glued or re-punched if your mask is going bald. Masks can even be re-painted (just don't use oil based paints... oil breaks down latex!). If you are not up to doing the repairs yourself, there are many special effects artists and mask makers out there who are happy to do a professional repair on your latex masks for a nominal fee.
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