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If you’re wondering how to wash your wig, we’ve got you covered. Washing a wig is one of the trickiest aspects of wig care because the steps almost entirely depend on your wig type—whether it’s a human hair wig, synthetic, or a lace front. So, step one when figuring out how to wash your wig is determining which type of wig it actually is. Once you’ve figured that out, you can follow the steps in our wig-washing guide below!
GENERAL WIG-WASHING TIPS
While the exact steps vary, there are some rules of thumb. Namely, wash your wig gently. Treat it with extra special care, as each wash can affect its lifespan. Treat it even better than you would your own hair—because we know that can get a little rough. To prevent matting, the water should be just right—you don’t want hot water or cold water, you want lukewarm water. Likewise, you will need wig-specific styling products depending on the type of wig. Synthetic hair requires a specific wig shampoo designed for these hair fibers but real hair doesn’t. You can be liberal about your conditioner, as a regular non-wig-specific one will do.
Blow dryers are safe to use on human hair wigs, but they can melt a synthetic hairpiece, which is why it’s best to leave those to air-dry on a wig stand. Wigs should be washed after six to eight uses or after two to three weeks, whichever comes first. If you want your wig to last, maintenance is key.
HOW TO WASH A SYNTHETIC WIG
To wash a synthetic hair wig, begin by rinsing the wig in lukewarm water holding the wig from underneath. Apply a small amount of gentle, sulfate-free, synthetic-specific shampoo and gently work through the hair using your hands. Rinse until the water runs clear before applying a small amount of conditioner to the hair. Then, rinse the conditioner out until the water runs clear.
There is no styling involved when washing a synthetic wig and therefore the washing process tends to be quicker than that of a human hair wig. To dry, gently wring excess water out of the wig using a small towel. Let air-dry overnight or until completely dry. Never use heat on a synthetic wig.
HOW TO WASH A HUMAN HAIR WIG
To wash a human hair wig, always hold the wig from underneath the part and begin by wetting the entire wig with lukewarm water. Next, take a small amount of shampoo and lather it on your hands before applying directly to the wig. Be sure to distribute the shampoo equally throughout the wig, letting the running water carry the shampoo throughout the wig. Continue to wash the wig as if you were washing a delicate garment.
Once finished shampooing, hold the wig from the part and rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear (no soap). Next, apply a small bit of conditioner evenly throughout the wig working in between the hair. Never let the conditioner sit in a wig (especially a blonde wig). Rinse the conditioner out with lukewarm water until the water runs clear, holding the wig again from the inside.
To dry, begin by wrapping the wig in a small, soft hand towel and gently squeeze out any excess water. Use Detangling Comb to work through any tangles, brushing the wig straight (don’t be afraid to comb through tangles, Ronbeautyamazement luxury wigs are extremely well made and highly resistant to normal hair pulling when using a wig brush or wide-tooth comb).
Let the wig air-dry overnight as the base takes longer to dry than the hair. Once dry, you can use hot tools on human hair wigs to finish styling to get your desired look. it is recommended to use Mannequin Head with Clamp and Wig Pins for security and control when styling as it is important the wig remains stable to prevent any unnecessary tugging, especially when using hot tools and brushes.
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HOW TO WASH A LACE FRONT WIG
To wash a lace front wig, follow the same steps as a human hair wig. However, be sure that when the front lace is being washed it doesn’t flip over and is laid flat to dry. This is important because if the lace flips under/is not flat, it will have a curl and look less natural on the head. A front lace wig is nice for a pretty, natural transition, if the lace gets folded under when washing it would alter this smooth transition. Follow the same drying procedures as a human hair wig as well.
If the lace in your wig needs to be trimmed, it is advisable to use Lace Cut Scissors to precisely cut your lace with control.