How to Care for a Wig
A human-hair wig is a bit more trouble than a synthetic one, but keeping any wig in good condition is easy if you use products especially formulated for wigs.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- baby powder
- wig pick
- wig comb
- wig brush
- wig stand
- wig conditioner
- wig hair spray
- wig shampoo
-
-
1
Buy the proper accessories to care for your wig. These include a wig brush, wig comb, wig stand, wig shampoo and conditioner, and various wig styling products. These are usually available in a beauty supply store or a wig store.
-
2
Remove tangles with a wig brush and a spray wig conditioner.
-
3
Remove shine by applying baby powder to the wig, then shaking excess power loose.
-
4
Always comb or brush the wig starting at the ends, and not the roots.
-
5
Store the wig in a closed space, such as a closet, at room temperature and on a wig stand.
-
6
Use a hair spray formulated especially for wigs to style your wig.
-
7
To reduce the volume of your wig, spray it with cool water and brush with a wig brush.
-
8
Remember that it's best if you do not use any heat source (including a blow dryer, a curling iron or hot rollers) on a synthetic hair wig. You may use these items on a human-hair wig.
-
9
Wash your wig after every 12 to 15 wearings. (See Related eHows.)
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Keeping your own hair clean underneath the wig means the wig will need washing less often. Or, use a wig cap to keep your hair from coming into contact with the wig, which also keeps the wig clean.
If you feel that your wig needs cutting - or complete restyling - the do-it-yourself approach may not be the best. Take it to a professional wig salon. (Look in the Yellow Pages under Hair Replacement: Wigs and Hair Pieces.)
Make sure your own hair is dry before putting a wig on over it.
When cooking with a synthetic wig on, do not open the door to a hot oven, or stand over boiling water or a hot barbecue grill. The heat can damage your wig.
Brushing a wig with a regular hairbrush can damage the hair.
