It
can be easy to wear and look after any wig with a little care. If a wig
or hairpiece is cared for properly you can significantly extend its
lifespan. There are a few tricks and techniques that can help with this.
Curling Irons and hair dryers can be a disaster around your synthetic
items, however using them on human hair is usually OK.
One of the main complaints people have would be frizz and tangles in the wig. Never use a harsh brush when brushing and styling your wig. Synthetics are particularly prone to tangles, snarls and frizz, especially styles that are curly. When dealing with a frizzy or messy wig, start by gently detangling and finger combing curls and waves back into place rather than using a comb or brush. If you need to brush the fibres, a wide tooth comb is a much better option.
A spray on conditioner or a little fabric softener diluted in water can be useful if the wig needs further attention. Spray this solution with a spray bottle liberally and then work the hair carefully with a wide tooth comb. Work slowly and carefully in sections in order to restore the fibres texture and natural style. Some tangles may not come easily and combing too rigorously may ruin the fibres/hair, so patience and time is required. Allow to dry on a stand and try to style the damp fibre to the position you want them to dry. Using cold rollers on a synthetic wig is OK. With a Human Hair you can style the curls back in with hot rollers. This is best done slowly, however it is worth noting that this is not a permanent solution and it will need to be restyled form time to time.
Care needs to be taken when applying hair spray and other care products. Excessive use of products can leave a film on the hair/fibre, which can lead to build up making the fibre feel course and "straw like". The item must then be washed thoroughly to remove the build up. It is wiser to set human hair wigs with a solution of water and gel, dry thoroughly on rollers, and style. The gel is very useful in setting a style and is less prone to dropping out if exposed to moisture and heat. Hair spray can be used sparingly and is most useful in keeping flyaway hairs in place. However depending on the look that you are trying to achieve it may be necessary to use both hair spray and a gel product. Especially for stage shows and theatre where a dramatic look can only be achieved with certain products.
In Conclusion, over brushing and excessive styling can shorten the life of your wig. So a more gentle approach is required to ensure that you get the most from your wig.
One of the main complaints people have would be frizz and tangles in the wig. Never use a harsh brush when brushing and styling your wig. Synthetics are particularly prone to tangles, snarls and frizz, especially styles that are curly. When dealing with a frizzy or messy wig, start by gently detangling and finger combing curls and waves back into place rather than using a comb or brush. If you need to brush the fibres, a wide tooth comb is a much better option.
A spray on conditioner or a little fabric softener diluted in water can be useful if the wig needs further attention. Spray this solution with a spray bottle liberally and then work the hair carefully with a wide tooth comb. Work slowly and carefully in sections in order to restore the fibres texture and natural style. Some tangles may not come easily and combing too rigorously may ruin the fibres/hair, so patience and time is required. Allow to dry on a stand and try to style the damp fibre to the position you want them to dry. Using cold rollers on a synthetic wig is OK. With a Human Hair you can style the curls back in with hot rollers. This is best done slowly, however it is worth noting that this is not a permanent solution and it will need to be restyled form time to time.
Care needs to be taken when applying hair spray and other care products. Excessive use of products can leave a film on the hair/fibre, which can lead to build up making the fibre feel course and "straw like". The item must then be washed thoroughly to remove the build up. It is wiser to set human hair wigs with a solution of water and gel, dry thoroughly on rollers, and style. The gel is very useful in setting a style and is less prone to dropping out if exposed to moisture and heat. Hair spray can be used sparingly and is most useful in keeping flyaway hairs in place. However depending on the look that you are trying to achieve it may be necessary to use both hair spray and a gel product. Especially for stage shows and theatre where a dramatic look can only be achieved with certain products.
In Conclusion, over brushing and excessive styling can shorten the life of your wig. So a more gentle approach is required to ensure that you get the most from your wig.
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