How To Care For Synthetic Wigs

Synthetic hair wigs are a far cry from the more natural human hair wigs and merit a special care to keep them shining and lustrous for long. The good news is that synthetic wigs are easy to clean, dry and care for. Although cheap synthetic hair wigs do not get soiled easily, timely care is necessary to keep your wig in shape. Hair buildup from scalp oils, styling products and even dirt can make your wig look dull over time and cause it to tangle. Thus, it’s important to wash your wig once after every 10-12 use. However, if you are too much into styling gels and hair sprays, it would pay to clean your wig after ever 5-6 wears.

Understand that your synthetic wigs are unlike anything natural. Thus, using a regular hairbrush will only cause it to turn frizzy and split. To entangle the knots, using a synthetic hairbrush or comb, specifically designed for the purpose would serve the purpose. You can also use a rubber tipped hair brush, since they are known to cause less friction on the surface and save your wig from turning al frizzy and frayed. You can also use a wig ‘detangler’ spritz to entangle your tousled wig, before a wig wash.

You can opt for the regular laundry detergent and a wig conditioner or go for more specific wig care products to clean your synthetic hair wig. You can shop for these wig products online or check out in beauty salons and wig shops for a better bargain.

For a quick Lace Synthetic Wigs rinse, just fill a bucket or a basin with cold water and dissolve two capfuls of synthetic wig shampoo in it. Refrain from using hot water to rinse your wig, since the searing warmth of water will not only do away with the waves and curls of your hair piece, but also cause it to fade. Gently soak your wig in the soapy solution and move it to and fro for three minutes. However, avoid twirling the wig when inside water, as it will only cause it to tangle further.