How to Properly Wash a Wig

A new fashion phase is wearing wigs and it is both fun and convenient. Some people have just one wig while others have more wigs than shoes, therefore knowing how to properly wash wigs is knowledge many wig wearers seek. Synthetic hair is what we will cover in this segment so go grab your wig and get ready!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wig shampoo
• Wig spray conditioner
• Wig
• Hair pick

1. Start off by adding cool water to your sink. While the water is running, slowly add a small amount of shampoo to the water creating a bubble wash for your wig.

2. After you check to make sure all hair pins, etc. have been removed from the wig, gently place it into the water and allow the wig to soak for about 20 minutes. During this time do not agitate the wig in anyway.

3. After the 20 minutes, drain the water and allow water to slowly run over the wig in order to rinse of the shampoo. For curly or crimped wigs, run under very cold water as it will maintain the curls.

4. To dry the wig, gently squeeze the water out. DO NOT twist or pull on it as this will greatly disturb how your wig will look. Lay your wig out on a towel overnight and spray with wig conditioner.

5. The next morning when you wig is dry, if it is necessary to style the wig, do so only with a pick. Don't use a comb or brush.

6. Put on your makeup add your wig and become the Diva you are for the world!

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on 5/27/2008 i am glad to say that i feel that if i were to ever have to wear a wig that this article will have taught me the proper way to maintain and care for it.