How to Wash a Wig

Wig Care - How to Wash a Wig

Wig washing and drying are not as difficult as assumed but it has a simply different way to go as compared with normal hair wash and drying. Like simple steps of shampooing, conditionering and blow drying. Of course, there are numerous steps involved in the method for wig washing but these are easy and not very time-consuming.  Infect you have a big relief on not washing the wig daily or weekly even you wear it daily. Once in every two to three weeks wash is quite enough for the wig.  Envision not having to think about washing your hair before work daily! With a little time investment and a gentle touch, you can possess your wig good-looking for many years to come – and continue live in the confidence of looking handsome.

Curly Hair Wig

It is recommended that you wash your wig either synthetic or human-hair after every 20 to 25 wearings. Be care full daily or weekly washing can damage the shape of your wig, it can lead to your wig looking less realistic and falling apart. You can buy products made especially for wigs - including brushes, combs, picks, shampoo, and conditioner - in a wig or beauty supply store.

Step by Step Guide to Wash a Wig

Brushing:

Remove the wig and place it on a wig stand. Brush the wig gently with a wig brush, getting rid of all tangles. Don’t apply normal hair brush only use the wig brush.

Shampooing and Conditioner:

Fill a sink with cold water. Add a capful (about 1 tbsp.) of wig shampoo. While washing your wig hair, never use a shampoo meant for natural hair. ''Even though normal conditioner may be okay, the shampoo is too harsh and can lead to hair falling.

Cleaning:

Place the wig in soapy water and swish it around with your fingers for a minute or two. Be gentle while performing this action. Use a soft toothbrush to remove any makeup stains. Use a paste of baking soda and shampoo on stubborn makeup stains.

Soaking:

After a satisfactory cleaning let the wig soak in the sink for about five minutes.

Rinsing:

Drain the soapy water out and refill the sink with clean cold water. Rinse the wig until all the shampoo is removed. You may have to change the water a few times.

Uses of Towel:

Gently blot the excess water with a dry towel. Do not wring the wig out or shake it in a towel. Be careful and dry it piece-by-piece. This makes sure that strands of fibers do not fall off. 

•      Air Drying:

   The best-recommended method to dry the wig is air-dry. You can use the wig stand for this purpose or simply turn it inside out and lay flat on surface gently for dry.

    Styling:

  Spray on a wig conditioner and style your wig after it has dried. You can condition your hair every couple weeks or so, to keep it shiny and soft. Make sure you don't do that every day and be sure to rinse it all out or it could lead to the build-up in your wig.

     Overall Things You Will Required

  

      •    wig comb

      •    Baking Soda

      •    Towel

      •    Toothbrush

      •    wig stand

      •    wig shampoo

      •    wig conditioner

      •    wig brush

     Tips and Safeties:

    •   If your wig has absorbed smoke or cooking odors, add 1 tbsp. Of baking soda to the wash water.

    •  It's best not to let your wig dry on a Styrofoam "head" or other types of headstand. It can stretch the elastic around the wig.

    •    Do not comb or brush the wig while it is wet.

    •    Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source to dry your wig.

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