Care instructions: how to wash, where to dry, how to comb the wig?

Natural or synthetic strands require regular care. During wear, dust, remnants of styling products, sweat, and cosmetics accumulate on the curls.

Even with careful handling, wigs need to be cleaned and washed several times a year.

We will tell you in this article how to properly wash a wig made from natural and synthetic hair at home.

Is it possible?

A wig made from synthetic or human hair can be washed by hand. Machine washable, even in a special mesh bag is prohibited.

Several factors influence how often the strands need to be processed:

1. Hair type: Natural curls get dirty faster.
2. Humidity: The higher it is, the faster the wig gets dirty.
3. Length: Short strands need to be processed less frequently than long strands.

How to clean at home?

The rules of care and the algorithm for cleaning a wig at home depend on the material from which it is made.

From natural hair

The rules for washing natural hair extensions are similar to the principles of caring for your own hair:

1. Before washing, curls should be carefully combed with a wide-tooth comb.
2. Prepare warm water.
3. Wet the wig and lather it with mild shampoo.
4. Wash carefully, paying special attention to the areas of the forehead, temples, and back of the head.
5. Rinse off the foam with low pressure of water from the shower head, moving from the roots to the ends of the hair.
6. Apply balm. Its use is necessary to soften, remove static electricity, and restore hair structure.
7. Leave for 10–15 minutes, rinse.
8. Dry the wig with a towel. You cannot twist, pull, or rub the strands!
9. Dry flat on a dry towel. To speed up the process, you can use a warm hairdryer. But it can damage the original styling.

It is advisable to wash the wig in soft water. To do this, you can boil it or add a little baking soda.

From artificial

Caring for a synthetic wig depends on the quality of the material used.

Vinyl, acrylic, polyamide

Such curls are very capricious, quickly get dirty, tangled, and split at the ends. The head in such a wig quickly sweats, which causes an unpleasant odor.

You need to wash such curls in the same way as natural ones:

• gently moisten in warm water;
• lather, rinse well;
• rinse under running water;
• treat with conditioner, squeeze, dry well.

The use of a hairdryer, curling iron, or straightener is prohibited.

Kanekalon and thermal fiber

These are higher quality materials. The hair looks natural and retains its shape and volume well. They are elastic, easy to comb, and do not tangle.

It is better to process such products in boiled water:

1. You need to dilute a little shampoo for dry hair in a basin.
2. Soak the pad for 10 minutes.
3. Carefully process the strands along the entire length, paying attention to the frontal, temporal and occipital areas.
4. Rinse under cold running water.
5. Dilute conditioner for brittle hair in a bowl of water. Leave the wig for 20 minutes.
6. Gently pat hair dry with a soft towel. The balm does not need to be washed off.
7. Dry.

How to remove shine from synthetic strands?

The cheap shine of synthetic strands spoils the entire impression of the image. This drawback is typical for curls made of acrylic, vinyl or polyamide, but it also occurs in more expensive products made of thermal fiber or kanekalon.

Shine is given to hair by a special impregnation, which manufacturers use to add volume, fix hairstyles, and protect against tangling.

To remove it:

1. Strands must be soaked for 12 hours in a solution with any conditioner for delicate laundry (Lenor, Meine Liebe, BioMio). Then squeeze out (without rinsing) and dry well.
2. A more gentle method is treatment with dry shampoo, powder or powder. Using a large brush, apply the product to the entire length of the hair, comb through, and shake off excess. This method is suitable for both white or blond and dark hair.

To remove shine from an artificial wig, you can use professional care products: shampoos, foams, mousses, balms.

How to dry?

It is better to dry artificial or natural strands naturally, placing them horizontally on a soft, dry towel.

After the water has drained, to maintain its shape, the wig must be placed on a special stand or on a jar. Drying curls in the wind, frost or open sun is prohibited..

You can use the pad after washing no earlier than 10–12 hours later. This is exactly the amount of time needed for proper drying.

If your curls become deformed during washing or drying, you should not try to style them yourself. It is better to seek help from specialist hairdressers.

How to comb and style after washing?

You can only comb dry hair. Wet curls are easily deformed, stretched, and styling gets ruined.

For combing, you should choose a wooden comb with sparse teeth (distance 4–5 mm). You can restore the fullness of short hair with a massage brush.

It is better to handle curls and tight curls with your hands: Gently walk your fingers along the entire length.

If all rules are followed, the styling on artificial or natural hair will remain intact after washing.

To curl straight strands, do not use a curling iron or flat iron. To avoid damaging the hair structure, you can use regular curlers:

• you need to wet your hair, divide it into strands, curl it;
• let dry naturally, without a hair dryer;
• lay and secure with varnish.

Tips and tricks

In order not to damage the strands, you should follow simple recommendations:

1. Wash in cold or lukewarm water (at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees).
2. Use quality shampoo.
3. Rinse under weak running water.
4. Don't forget about the air conditioner.
5. Do not squeeze, twist, or rub.
6. Dry naturally, in a well-ventilated area. Place the wig on a special stand or on a jar.
7. Do not use a hot hairdryer.

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Conclusion

Due to frequent washing, the wig will quickly become unusable. With regular wear, you should limit the use of styling products, do not forget about dry shampoo, and careful handling.

In addition, curls need regular combing and proper storage. The wig should be protected from dust, temperature changes, and direct sunlight.