How to Keep Your Wigs From Frizzing

Human hairpieces don't frizz as easily as synthetic pieces.

You paid good money for your wig and just like any other person, you want your hair to look presentable. One of the larger problems with wigs is that they tend to tangle and frizz. A frizzed wig can make your hairpiece more apparent and actually work against the appearance you want to present. By taking care of your wig, you increase your public confidence.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Curling iron
• Wig stand

Instructions

1. Shampoo your wig once every 15 wearings. Use a shampoo and conditioner specially formulated for synthetic hair. For human hair wigs, use regular shampoo and conditioner.

2. Apply a curling iron on low setting to the ends of frizzed wig hair. Before applying heat to the wig, test a small patch of hair near the nape of the neck; some wig hair responds poorly to heat and can melt or frizz more.

3. Store your wig on a wig stand to prevent tangling and frizzing. Wig stands look like human heads, keeping the band from folding and allowing air to flow through the wig fibers.

4. Avoid heat sources, such as open ovens, barbeque grills or open flames. All of these heat sources melt the synthetic fibers of a wig, causing excess frizzing. Additionally, avoid steam, such as that from dishwashers or hot showers. If you must wear your wig around heat, don a lightly wrapped scarf on the hair to protect your wig from frizz.

5. Avoid rubbing your wig against fabrics. The friction created by hair or synthetic fibers brushing against fabrics can cause frizzing.

6. Trim the tips of the wig hair when the wig becomes too frizzy.