How to Wash a Wig

It's suggested that you wash your wig (either synthetic or human-hair) after every 12 to 15 wearings. You can buy products made especially for wigs - including brushes, combs, picks, shampoo and conditioner - in a wig or beauty supply store.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Towel
• Baking Soda
• Baking Soda
• Toothbrush
• wig comb
• wig brush
• wig stand
• wig conditioner
• wig shampoo

1. Remove the wig.

2. Brush the wig gently with a wig brush, getting rid of all tangles.

3. Fill a sink with cold water.

4. Add a capful (about 1 tbsp.) of wig shampoo.

5. Place the wig in soapy water and swish it around with your fingers for a minute or two.

6. Use a soft toothbrush to remove any makeup stains. Use a paste of baking soda and shampoo on stubborn makeup stains.

7. Let the wig soak in the sink for about five minutes.

8. Drain the soapy water out and refill the sink with clean, cool water.

9. Rinse the wig until all the shampoo is removed. You may have to change the water a few times.

10. Gently blot the excess water with a dry towel. Do not wring the wig out.

11. Let the wig air-dry on a wig stand, or turn it inside out and lay flat to dry.

12. Spray on a wig conditioner and style your wig after it has dried.

Tips & Warnings

• If your wig has absorbed smoke or cooking odors, add 1 tbsp. of baking soda to the wash water.
• It's best not to let your wig dry on a styrofoam "head" or other type of headstand. It can stretch the elastic around the wig.
• Do not comb or brush the wig while it is wet.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source to dry your wig.

[abnormalw]

on 10/21/2008 I live in a rural area & I am unemployed so I cant afford a wig shampoo or conditioner, I found an old synthetic wig I want to wear for halloween, is there a homemade mixture I can wash and condition it with? [e-mail]

[mamb14]

on 9/14/2008 Hi ,I have read this comment on how to wash your wig. I have a quetion for more details. How long woul it take for the wig to dry?