How to Launder a Synthetic Wig

Your Guide on How to Properly Wash, Condition, and Dry a Synthetic Wig

Can yous Wash Synthetic Wigs?

Yes, you can launder synthetic wigs but we recommend but using wig shampoo  and conditioner  specially formulated to clean fibers gently and thoroughly. Regular pilus care products may contain chemicals that can damage synthetic wigs and then we practise not recommend using regular shampoo or conditioner to launder your wigs.

How often should I wash?

Determining how often to launder your wig generally depends on how often you article of clothing it. Your wig should be washed later about 6-8 wears, or every ii to three weeks. However, your lifestyle also plays a big office in how often your wig should exist washed. If you're around heavy fume, perfume, or potent odors of whatever kind, you should wash it more oftentimes. A good indicator that information technology's time to wash your wig is if information technology looks and feels lifeless.

You lot will demand the following items to launder your wig:

Prepare by gently brushing from the bottom up in short strokes to remove knots and spray build up, and to separate hair fibers

Fix by gently brushing from the bottom upwardly in short strokes to remove knots and spray build upwards, and to separate pilus fibers

  1. A wig brush. Our recommended brush is the TWC Touch Up Brush.

  2. one.     Wig shampoo and conditioner, such as HAIRUWEAR CLEANSE SHAMPOO and HAIRUWEAR RESTORE CONDITIONER  Wig shampoo and conditioner are specially formulated to make clean fibers gently to keep your hair soft and like shooting fish in a barrel to manage. Note: If you're washing a man hair wig, human pilus shampoo and conditioner should exist used. Notwithstanding, you will withal desire a wig castor and a wig stand.

  3. A wig stand up, like the PORTABLE WIG Stand past REVIVE.

  4. A make clean towel.

Preparing to Wash Your Wig

Accept a look at your wig. Wigs should be washed when they are dull, lifeless, over-sprayed, or tangled from besides much teasing. Start past gently brushing your wig from the bottom in brusque strokes to remove knots and any spray build-up, and also to split the hair fibers.

Step-by-Step Guide to Washing Your Synthetic Wig:

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Step 1: Soak

Mix cool water with wig shampoo in a sink or bowl (never use a washing machine). Soak your wig for five minutes, or a lilliputian longer depending on how soiled it is. Even if your wig is quite soiled, never rub, twist or wring it. If your wig is longer or tends to tangle, skip soaking and simply hold it in your hand while allowing the water to run from root to ends.

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Pace 2: Clean

Afterward the five minutes, gently dip it up and downwards in the h2o. If there are makeup stains on the cap, clean them gently with a small brush (like a toothbrush).

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Pace iii: Rinse

Rinse your wig gently but thoroughly in cool water.

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Step iv: Condition

Later washing your wig, conditioning information technology volition restore the original style blueprint of your wig. Conditioning the wig volition keep it looking not bad and lasting longer. Synthetic wig conditioner contains particularly blended oils that soften dryness and bring out the luster and mobility of the fiber. To status your wig, refill your sink or bowl with clean, cool h2o. Add one or two capfuls of conditioner to the cool water (for man pilus conditioner, follow product directions). Immerse your wig in the conditioner solution, gently working the solution through the wig with your fingers.

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Step 5: Rinse

Rinse your wig over again gently just thoroughly in absurd water.

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Step 6: Dry

The weight of the water could stretch the wig fibers and ruin the fashion. To avoid this, pat the excess h2o out of the wig with a towel. Hang your wig loosely on a wig stand or a spray can to dry at room temperature. Never identify a moisture wig on a Styrofoam head or a blockhead which can stretch the wig cap. Likewise, never comb a wet wig or effort to speed dry it with a blow dryer. Air drying takes only a few hours and ensures healthy-looking, manageable fibers. Note: For human hair wigs/hairpieces, accident-drying and oestrus styling is recommended for optimal results.

Wig Washing FAQs

I only bought a new synthetic wig, should I wash information technology before wearing it?

Information technology is not necessary to wash a synthetic wig before wearing it. If you feel information technology has some shine you can spray with dry shampoo.

I only take regular shampoo; can I still wash my wig?

You can get by with 1-2 washes with regular shampoo only keep in mind it will remove some smooth and is not recommended long term. Try to purchase constructed safe products when you lot buy your wig so you take it when its time: Care Products for Constructed Pilus.

Volition washing my synthetic wig reduce frizz?

Washing doesn't specifically reduce frizz just does aid how the wig looks overall. With a regular constructed wig, a steamer and a round castor with a metal base of operations can smooth out stubborn frizz or damage. With a oestrus-friendly constructed wig, using a boar bristle castor and a blow drying will polish out frizz. If the wig is curly y'all volition have to restyle after smoothing.

Will washing my synthetic wig make it softer?

Washing a wig does make the fiber softer and more manageable. When a wig is due for a wash, the cobweb seems potent and dry or "hard". Washing it refreshes the fiber make it move more and experience softer.