Leather all about styling and maintenance of wigs
All wigs we sell are synthetic wigs made of 100% polychloride or 100% polyester. Just like real hair, synthetic hair can get tangled and frizzy, so it is necessary to regularly maintain your wigs to keep them looking good. It is also possible to style synthetic wigs differently from how you bought them. Read all about styling and maintenance of wigs here.
Untangling synthetic hair
Things like friction and wind can cause your wig to become tangled. Just like regular hair, you can brush or comb out these knots, but you need the right tools. Not all combs and brushes are suitable for synthetic hair.
A wide-toothed open comb is preferred. The open, wide teeth can untangle the wig without breaking too many hairs, which a comb with narrow teeth is more likely to do. If you prefer to use a brush, choose one with enough space between the bristles.
Brush the wig layer by layer and work from the end of a section towards the root.
Never brush or comb your wig while it is wet! This will damage the fibers of the wig.
Washing synthetic hair
Before you wash your synthetic wig, brush it thoroughly and ensure there are no tangles.
The best cleaning agent for synthetic wigs is a special shampoo for synthetic wigs. If you are on a budget, a mild detergent is a good alternative.
Fill a basin with lukewarm water and add a tablespoon of shampoo or detergent. Gently lower the wig into the basin until it is completely submerged. Let the wig soak for about 10 minutes. Rinse with clear, cold water until the shampoo or detergent is completely rinsed out of the hair.
Squeeze out the excess water, but do NOT wring.
After that, you can soak the wig in lukewarm water and fabric softener for a while, but this is not necessary. Use a tablespoon of fabric softener and let the wig soak for only 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse the wig again with clear, cold water and squeeze out the excess water.
You can lay the wig on a clean towel to dry or place it on a narrow stand. Do not place it on a mannequin head while it is wet, as this can stretch the wig cap.
Once the wig is dry, you can brush it again if necessary. A curly or wavy wig should retain its curls and waves after washing, but there are also ways to re-curl a synthetic wig if it loses some curl.
De-frizzing or straightening synthetic hair
The more often you wear and handle a wig, the greater the chance that the hair will frizz. However, it is not necessary to throw away a frizzy wig because this problem can be solved.
Steam is a wonderful medium for synthetic wigs. Some people simply place a pan filled with water on the stove and hold their wig in the rising steam for a while. This is a good method if you are on a tight budget. Be careful with your hands and arms, as steam can burn you. It is safer to place the wig on a wooden spoon or something similar instead of holding it with your hands.
A more advanced way to use steam on your wig is by using a portable garment steamer. Place your wig on a stand or mannequin head and divide the hair into sections, starting with the bottom layer. Take a lock of hair and slowly drag the steamer over the hair. Be careful with your fingers when you reach the hair tips. You can do this multiple times per strand if the wig is very frizzy. If the wig is not too damp from the steam, you can also gently comb through the strand with a wide-tooth comb.
Work through each layer of the wig with this method. After that, you can brush or comb the wig as previously explained.
Steaming a synthetic wig may cause it to lose some curl, but this can be corrected afterward.
If you have a curly or wavy wig that you want to straighten, you can also use this method. You just need to go over each hair lock more often until it is straight enough to your liking. Do not use a flat iron on a synthetic wig! Heated hair styling tools are too hot for the synthetic fibers and will melt the hair!
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