With a synthetic wig you'll want to gently brush the wig and work in some shampoo. There are wig shampoos made specifically for synthetic wigs and they will make washing them a lot more effective. Once you have lathered and shampooed the wig you'll want to wash it out with water and then dry with a towel. Follow by conditioning the wig and rinse once more. Follow by blow drying to make sure it is completely dry and then do some light brushing.

Cutting and styling your wig is a must initially and it is suggested that you hire a professional hair stylist to do it, particularly one that specializes in styling wigs, and have them cut and style your wig while you're wearing it.

You will need special hair care products that are designed for synthetic wigs care.

HEAT RESISTANT SYNTHETIC WIGS CARE

Wig preparation (brushing)

• Put a wig on a special wig stand.
• Gently spread out hair bundles with your fingers.
• Gently brush wig’s hair with rare-tooth comb or fingers. Do not touch a wig cap. Brush from hair ends in the direction of hair roots. If wig’s hair is curly or wavy, brush only with fingers.

Wig washing

• Soak a wig into warm water with shampoo for 10 minutes.
• Gently budge the wig without any rub.
• Rinse the wig in clean cool water to wash out the shampoo.

Wig nourishment

• Use hair conditioner-balsam – rinse onto hair or soak in room temperature’s water for 10 minutes. Do not wash out.

Wig drying

• Put the soaking wig in a dry towel and gently drain, but not wring.
• Wet wig can be dried by hairdryer (at low temperature).

Wig holding and protection

• Hold the wig far from open fire.
• If you wear the wig daily, hold it on a special wig stand or model.
• If you wear the wig rarely, completely dry wig could be kept in paper box or package.

HEAT IRRESISTANT SYNTHETIC WIGS CARE

Wig preparation (brushing)

• Put a wig on a special wig stand.
• Gently spread out hair bundles with your fingers.
• Gently brush wig’s hair with rare-tooth metal comb or fingers. Do not touch a wig cap. Brush from hair ends in the direction of hair roots. If wig’s hair is curly or wavy, brush only with fingers.

How to wash a synthetic wig?

• Soak a wig into warm water with shampoo for 10-15 minutes.
• Gently budge the wig without any rub.
• Rinse the wig in clean cool water (not running tap) to wash out the shampoo.

Wig nourishment

• Use hair balsam – rinse onto hair or soak the wet wig into cool water for 10 minutes. Then wash out.
• Use hair conditioner for the wet wig. You can either soak the wig into water with conditioner for 10 minutes and then do not wash out it completely, or sprinkle the wet wig evenly with little amount of conditioner at the distance of 15-30 cm.
• Sprinkle the wig with nourishing antistatic spray (to get rid of static hair)

Wig drying

• Put the soaking wig in a dry towel and gently drain, but not wring.
• Wet wig can be left to dry completely on a towel in room temperature. Do not use hairdryers and other heat devices.

Wig holding and protection

• Hold the wig far from open fire, hot water and air, sun light, heat devices.
• If you wear the wig daily, hold it on a special wig stand or model.
• If you wear the wig rarely, completely dry wig could be kept in paper box or package. Regularly ventilate the wig in open air (but not sun light).

Following the steps listed above will make caring for your wig easy. Just remember that your wig can be damaged so don't go near any excessive heat or it can frizz and tangle. In addition, avoid brushing your wig when it’s wet and don't use regular hair products either. You need to use products made specifically for wigs from now on. Keep all this in mind and you'll love your new look.

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