How to Care for a Halloween Wig

Caring for wigs is essential in making them last longer. If they are not cared for, wigs will look dirty and dingy and can even fall apart. Halloween wigs purchased at a Halloween store are typically lower quality then those purchased at a professional wig shop; therefore, it is even more important to keep Halloween wigs clean and cared for to avoid knots, which can ruin wigs.

Things You'll Need

• Wig brush
• 1 tbsp. of wig shampoo
• Cold water
• Towel
• Conditioning spray

Instructions

1. Brush the wig thoroughly with a special wig brush, which you can purchase at a wig shop or a beauty supply store.

2. Pour the wig shampoo in a sink. Fill the sink with cold water. Do not wash the wig in hot water; doing so could cause the wig cap to shrink.

3. Put the wig in the sink for one minute. Agitate the wig in the water. Never rub the wig together; this could make a knot. Rinse the wig in cold water to remove the shampoo.

4. Dab the wig with a dry towel.

5. Spray a conditioning spray onto the wig. Spray about a foot away from the wig; do not over-saturate.

6. Cover a can of hairspray with a dry towel, and rest the wig on top of it. Using a mannequin can stretch the wig out. Never blow dry the wig; only air dry.

7. Brush the wig when it is dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Never dye or bleach a wig; doing so will ruin it.

References

• How to Care for Your Wig