Once you receive a new synthetic wig, give it a wash before you wear it. Before washing your wig, be sure to detangle the strands. The easiest way to detangle involves mounting the wig on a wig stand. In a pinch, though, laying the wig on top of a paper towel roll or even flat on a tabletop can do the job.
Using a wide-tooth comb, start at the bottom of the wig and work your way up. Do not use an average brush you would use on your biological hair. That`s a quick way to damage the fibers. A wide tooth wig comb can help protect against breakage.
Washing A Synthetic Wig
Much like real hair, you don`t need to wash your wig every day. For synthetic wigs, once a week is a good rule. Again, don`t use the same products you`d use on your natural hair (are you noticing a pattern?) This cleansing duo is specially formulated to keep your synthetic wig looking amazing.
To wash, fill a sink or bowl with cold water. You only need a small amount of shampoo, about a tablespoon. Work the shampoo gently through the wig. Remember to shampoo and clean the cap as well! After the shampoo is washed out, repeat with the conditioner. If you like, you can go with a leave-in conditioner. Try this paraben-free one!
After washing, of course, you`ll need to dry. For synthetic hair, allow the wig to air dry on a wig stand or somewhere similar. I repeat: let the wig air-dry. Yes, even the heat-friendly wigs. Just put away the hair dryer!
