Which wig to choose for everyday wear?
- If there is no hair on the head, the base can be made of silicone. Silicone strips adhere perfectly to the skin and will not come off in strong gusts of wind
- If you need a wig for occasional wear, you can purchase one from artificial hair. It is inexpensive and you won't be able to muddle it very quickly.
- The ideal option is a combined product that consists of natural and artificial materials. Doesn't need special care and looks like new for a long time
Short wig
Initially, it is worth considering only natural products, they are worn for a long time. The service life is 5 years. At the same time, natural hair can be cut, dyed and even washed.
- Go to the salon and ask the master to choose a suitable hairstyle and hair color for you on the computer. This is an inexpensive pleasure that will allow you to make the right choice.
- If you do not have the opportunity to come to the salon, start trying on wigs that are 1-2 shades darker or lighter than natural. Try not to get acidic shades, they look funny and childish
- Try on the product. To do this, attach it to your forehead and gradually pull it over the back of your head. Spread out the pads at the temples and tighten the straps to fit your head
- Bring your head down sharply. At the same time, the wig should remain on the head, and the hair should fall beautifully after shaking.
Long hair
How to properly wash at home
Washing your swimsuit at home is easy. As a rule, recommendations for the care of a particular model can be found on the label; they will differ slightly depending on the type, material, decor. It is safer to wash your swimwear by hand, however, many models are machine washable on the delicate cycle.
Preparation
Before washing, the swimsuit must be cleaned of trapped sand, since sand particles can damage the fabric when using the washing machine. A dried-up swimsuit is stretched and cleaned with a brush, a wet one is thoroughly washed under running water.
Washing in a washing machine
It is not recommended to machine wash a swimsuit embroidered with beads, rhinestones or other complex decor, as well as having gel inserts in the upper part. Hand wash is also preferable for exclusive handmade models. In other cases, machine wash is most often acceptable, but some simple rules must be followed.
Fundamental rules
To wash swimwear, you must choose a delicate mode without spinning, the water temperature should not exceed 35-40 degrees. It is better to take a liquid product suitable for elastic fabrics.
Whitening
It is forbidden to bleach swimwear using chlorine-containing products, as well as boiling - this will lead to deformation and discoloration. For whitening bathing suits, a special agent for synthetic fabrics is suitable.
Removing stains
It is best to remove stains from a swimsuit, as with any other thing, as soon as possible, before they are embedded in the fabric. You can deal with traces of food, drinks, and other contaminants with the help of special stain removers for synthetic fabrics, or you can use popular proven methods.
Fat
The grease stain is removed using any absorbent that is at hand: baby powder, talcum powder or baking soda. The powder is poured onto the stain, and after an hour it is ironed with an iron, placing paper napkins on both sides. This method is also effective against oily spots left by tanning products.
Dirt stains
Dirty stains of various origins are removed using a product prepared from a mixture of washing liquid and ammonia, taken in equal proportions and dissolved in water. Contamination is treated with a homemade stain remover using a sponge or cotton pad. If necessary, the stain is soaked in this product for an hour, then the swimsuit is washed as usual.
Stains of wine, juice, fruit
Traces of fruit and wine can be easily removed by mixing salt and ammonia in a ratio of 2 to 1. The product is used to treat the stain, and after drying, shake off its remnants and wash the thing as usual.
Features of washing a colored product
The most important thing when washing a colored swimsuit is to preserve the brightness and saturation of the shades, to prevent the fabric from fading. To do this, the color is “fixed” immediately after purchasing the product: it is soaked for an hour in a weak vinegar solution and dried without rinsing.
When washing a colored swimsuit during operation, the following recommendations must be observed:
- Soaking in vinegar solution must be repeated periodically.
- If the upper and lower parts of a two-piece swimsuit differ in color, it is better to wash them separately so that they do not fade.
- When washing in a machine, choose a temperature no higher than 30-40 degrees, a delicate mode without spinning.
How to clean the glue from the swimming trunks
A price tag or a sanitary wrap glued to the gusset can leave traces of glue on a swimsuit. It is categorically impossible to try to get rid of the sticky spot with a solvent - this can ruin the fabric up to "creeping".
The glue is removed from the heats in several ways:
- Mechanical method: adhesive tape is glued onto the stain and abruptly torn off.
- Detergents: laundry soap is applied to the problem area and left for a while, then the thing is washed.
- With butter: leave a thin layer on the glue spot, wash after a while with dish detergent.
Sand that has gotten into the folds of the fabric and adhered to it must be removed before washing. During machine washing, grains of sand can harm not only the material of the swimsuit, but also the typewriter.
We wash the wig correctly
In order to properly wash a wig at home, you need to know exactly what material it is made of.
This is very important as the washing methods for artificial and natural hair are slightly different. Each case has its own nuances that must not be overlooked.
Let's take a closer look.
Natural hair
Washing a natural hair wig is similar to caring for natural hair. It is very easy to carry out all the necessary actions at home, so it is not necessary to constantly contact specialists. The main thing is to adhere to a certain algorithm of actions - and then your rubber will always look great.
A natural wig must be properly prepared before washing. It should be combed gently with a wide-toothed comb. If there are curly strands, then to smooth them you need to skip them between your fingers.
Only after preparation can the product be washed. To do this, moisten the curls with water and be sure to apply a shampoo designed for split ends.
Rinse hairs as carefully as possible, without using force.
Pay special attention to the occipital, frontal, and temporal areas, as these are the most dirty areas.
After that, the wig must be thoroughly rinsed under running cold water, moving in the direction from the roots to the ends. It is also recommended to use a hair balm to keep the simulated curls soft and silky.
Apply conditioner to the ends and rinse off as gently as shampoo under running cold water.
You can use a towel to remove residual moisture, but at the same time, the strands should in no case be twisted and rubbed
The product should be dried in a flattened form.You can simply leave it on a dry towel until it dries completely. You can also use a hair dryer, but then you can say goodbye to the original wig styling right away.
You can style your dried hair the way you want. For styling a natural wig, it is allowed to use a hair dryer and a curling iron. However, the last device is allowed to process only the ends of the strands. To create a hairstyle, it is better to contact a hairdresser.
Made of artificial materials
The principle of washing artificial hair pads is very similar to that of natural hair. If your product is made of vinyl, acrylic or polyamide, as in the previous case, the strands must first be prepared. Comb or flatten them with your hands. Then wash your wig using shampoo. This procedure is best done in a basin filled with warm water. In extreme cases, you can use the tap jet, but it must be weak. It is very easy to get tangled curls of artificial origin, so try to avoid any sudden movements during washing.
There are special stands for storing false hair. It is recommended to use them for both synthetic and natural overlays.
As previously mentioned, there are two other types of faux wigs: kanekalon and thermal fiber. Separate technologies have been developed for washing them. Let's start with a kanekalon product.
To wash a wig made from kanekalon at home, follow these rules:
it is recommended to wash artificial strands in boiled water with the addition of shampoo for dry hair;
soaking time - no more than ten minutes;
the base and curls are allowed to be gently rubbed with your hands;
you can rinse kanekalon exclusively in cold water;
to add silkiness, you can use a conditioner, which can be designed for both dry and brittle hair (to prepare a rinsing composition, the balm is taken in the amount of two tablespoons and added to a container of water);
the wig must be soaked in a liquid conditioner for at least twenty minutes;
kanekalon products can be dried with a hairdryer, but there is one condition: the air must be cold;
Using the same technology, you can wash a thermal fiber wig, and in this case it is even allowed to use hot water. This material tolerates high temperatures well, so it can be safely exposed to curling irons or ironing. But it is better not to dry the thermal fiber with a hairdryer, since the attachment points of the hairs can weaken.
To make the hair look more natural, it is recommended to regularly treat the ends of the hair with various nourishing oils. This rule applies to both natural and synthetic wigs. Consider this - and even imitated strands will delight you every day.
Kanekalon and thermal fiber
To make kanekalon strands look elastic and silky, you need to follow the rules of washing, drying and styling. It is better to wash such a product in boiled water with diluted shampoo for dry hair. Soak the wig for 10 minutes, then rub the monture and hair gently with your hands. The occipital, temporal and frontal areas should be washed especially thoroughly. Rinse off the shampoo with cold running water.
Change the water in the basin. Add 2 tbsp. l. balm for dry or brittle hair. Leave the kanekalon product in the balsam solution for 20 minutes. Place the wet pad on a towel and squeeze lightly. Do not scrub or twist the towel as this can pull out strands and deform the wig.
Thermal wigs should be washed in the same way. The only exception is that it can be styled at home after drying. Thermal fiber is resistant to high temperatures, it is not afraid of a curling iron or iron. However, it is better not to use a hair dryer for drying: there is a risk of damaging the attachment of the hair to the mount.
Bleaching white bed linen in a typewriter
Over time, due to hard water containing an impressive amount of salts, the laundry takes on an untidy grayish or yellowish tint. In addition, the fabric loses its attractiveness due to improper storage. Prolonged exposure of the product in a damp room or too long drying of the bed in the sun entails damage to the material. It is not easy to wash such large items, the most convenient way is to bleach the laundry in an automatic machine.
No boiling
A couple of decades ago, boiling was considered the only way to bleach. This is a labor-intensive, long-term, rather dangerous process that significantly reduces the life of the linen. Now the combination of innovative products and special washing modes allows you to return things to their original cleanliness. How to bleach white linen in a typewriter:
choose the right product;
pre-soak the product;
pay attention to the mode and temperature of washing;
dry the product properly.
To clean a sheet or duvet cover in automatic mode, the correct selection of a household chemical product is of key importance. The use of an optical brightener shows good results. They are suitable for creating a visual effect of radiance, but do not have any real brightening effect. In addition, such products are not able to remove intense pollution. Optical brightener should be purchased for items that have lost their shine due to long-term storage. For a delicate and intense cleansing, oxygen formulations are suitable. They are used for any type of fabric, but they are expensive.
It is strictly forbidden to use chlorine-containing bleaches for cleaning in an automatic machine. Products such as Whiteness can negatively affect the performance of technology. In addition, regular use of chlorine leads to thinning and yellowing of bed linen. Whiteness should only be used when necessary, for example for disinfection.
In the presence of intense dirt or a pronounced gray color, it is worth pre-soaking the laundry in warm water. The soak time can vary from 2 to 12 hours, depending on the product used and the desired result. You can add ready-made bleach, soda, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid to the water. In addition, it is allowed to apply a stain remover on pronounced stains. Soaking should not be neglected even in the case of an unpleasant odor: prolonged exposure to water helps to get rid of mustiness.
The washing mode is selected depending on the type of material from which the laundry is made. The best results are obtained with high-temperature programs, which involve intensive movement of the drum of the automatic machine. However, modes such as "cotton", "bed linen", "linen" are suitable only for natural fabrics that are not subject to shrinkage and shedding. To care for synthetic fabric or silk, it is better to choose a medium temperature and set a long wash cycle. In addition, the number of revolutions per minute should be minimized.
At the end of the procedure, the laundry should be hung out in the open air or in a clothes dryer. It is not recommended to place the products in a damp room, near artificial heat sources and keep them in the sun for a long time. In summer, it is best to do your laundry in warm, clear weather in the early morning or before sunset. It is recommended to make sure that the laundry is not damp or wet in the rain or snow.
How to wash a faux wig
Despite the fact that a faux wig does not have the same appearance as a natural one, its care should be no less gentle and delicate. Experts advise to wash the product no more than once every 45 days. However, in case of contamination, cleaning must be carried out immediately.
What materials are they made of, what is the feature
Synthetic wigs are usually based on:
- acrylic;
- nylon;
- vinyl.
All these materials, as a rule, are not of very high quality. Such "hair" is very easy to get tangled, has an overly unnatural shine and has high rigidity. Recently, kanekalon wigs have become popular. This is an innovative invention based on seaweed. They are much more like natural hair, as they are elastic and soft.
Unlike natural wigs, artificial wigs retain their color longer, practically do not deform and do not split, but they cannot be dyed and it is undesirable to cut or wind them with a curling iron.
Washing methods
The faux wig can only be washed by hand. Cleaning in a washing machine is strictly prohibited. But before starting, the product needs to be prepared:
- first, the strands must be combed with your fingers to untangle, and then with a comb with rare teeth;
- try not to touch the base, as it can be damaged very easily;
- put the product on the head and align the strands.
To properly wash artificial fibers, you should adhere to the following rules:
- water should not exceed 30 ° С;
- you can pre-soak the product, but no more than 5 minutes;
- strands must be handled very carefully so as not to pull out some of the fibers with sharp movements;
- rinse first with warm water and then with cool water.
The whole washing process is as follows:
- pour warm water into the basin;
- immerse the product in it and wet it completely;
- apply shampoo along the entire length of the fibers;
- without squeezing too much, foam the product;
- rinse with warm water;
- apply conditioner and leave on for 5-7 minutes;
- rinse first with warm and then cool water;
- wrap the wig in a terry towel, squeeze out a little and send to dry on a special disc or jar.
To speed up drying, it is strictly forbidden to use a hair dryer, since the artificial wig must dry naturally in a well-ventilated area.
Funds
You can wash your faux wig with your usual shampoo. It can be used for oily or dyed hair. In some cases, you can use liquid baby soap. But the final step is the mandatory application of hair conditioner.
Factors that affect tissue
Modern swimwear is made from quality materials that can easily withstand the effects of sea water and sunlight. However, this piece of wardrobe requires frequent washing and careful maintenance, as it is exposed to aggressive factors with each use, such as perspiration, sea salt, various sun creams, chlorine in swimming pools or flora of natural waters.
3> Sweat
The natural process of perspiration during the hot season intensifies, and traces of secretions remain on any clothing that is close to the body. Besides the fact that stains spoil the appearance of the product, sweat can cause stretching of the elastic fibers of the swimsuit material.
Therefore, it is important to wash your swimsuit even after it has been used not only for swimming, but also for sunbathing.
Salt
When swimming in the sea, remember that salt water can cause the bright colors of a swimsuit to fade and fade. An additional load on the fabric is carried out by sand from the bottom or the seashore: getting on the material, it plays the role of an abrasive.
Chlorine
Chlorine adversely affects synthetic fabrics, often causing yellowing. Therefore, it is not recommended to use chlorine-containing stain removers to wash the swimsuit, and after bathing in chlorinated pool water the thing must be rinsed.
Tanning products
It is not uncommon for a swimsuit to get sunscreen oil and cream that are used on the beach. For an elastic material, such proximity is harmful, since it leads to stretching of the fibers.
Il and Tina
The presence of a large amount of algae in a lake, river or sea not only makes bathing not very pleasant, but also negatively affects the color of the swimsuit. Green spots appear on light-colored things from the effects of silt and mud, the problem is especially relevant during the flowering of the reservoir.
We wash a natural wig correctly
If the item is made of real hair, the following rules must be followed when cleaning. First, gently comb the curls with the comb that comes with the kit. If it is absent, use a comb and sparse teeth. Run the comb in the direction of laying. The tidy curls are ready to be cleaned. It is better to contact a specialist, but cleaning by professionals 5-6 times a year can be overhead, so try to do it yourself. Place the product on a support that follows the contours of your head. Do not turn the wig inside out.
Use a gentle shampoo to avoid damaging your curls. Squeeze some of the cleanser into the palm of your hand and apply to the surface of the hair, starting at the crown of the head and spreading down the length of the hair. When the entire surface has been processed, rinse the item in a basin with warm water and dry it with a towel. After finishing with cleaning, we treat the curls with a nourishing agent, balm or conditioner, after a quarter of an hour we rinse again. In fact, the grooming process is similar to washing your own hair. Such a product tolerates the effects of heat rollers, it is not harmed by perm and coloring.
In order for your wig to look natural and beautiful, it is necessary to timely and properly care for it using special means for the care of synthetic hair.
The best way to keep the original appearance of your wig is to wash it as little as possible. A wig needs washing if it has a peculiar smell or looks dirty. Follow our guidelines to help keep your wig in good condition.
Preparation for washing. Straighten the strands and comb the wig hair gently, starting at the ends and working up to the roots. It is strictly forbidden to comb curly and curly hair of a wig with a comb. Tangle of curly hair should be smoothed out with your fingers.
The washing up. Dissolve a cap of shampoo in one liter of room temperature water and completely submerge the wig in the solution for ten minutes. Rinse your wig gently in cool water, wrap in a towel and squeeze gently.
Using a balm. The balm is applied immediately after washing. Dissolve a cap of balm in one liter of room temperature water and immerse the wet wig in the solution for ten minutes. Without rinsing, wrap the wig in a towel and squeeze gently.
Drying. After removing excess water, wrap the wig in a towel and squeeze gently. Dry on a dry towel at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight and other heat sources.
Styling. Gently shake and comb through the dry wig. Spray a small amount of cool water on the wig with a spray bottle. In this case, most wigs will immediately return to their original shape. Do not use a comb to style curly or frizzy hair of the wig, use your fingers to style.
Using an air conditioner. Spray a small amount of conditioner on a dry wig from a distance of 20-30 centimeters from the wig. Use a comb to style your hair, starting at the ends. Repeated use of fabric softener between washes is acceptable. Excessive use of fabric softener can quickly stain your wig.
Style adjustment. Not every wig will suit you in its original form. Some strands of hair may be too long. In this case, it is advisable to contact your hairdresser to adjust the hairstyle.
Storage. For long-term storage of the wig, you can use the box or bag in which you purchased it. In this case, the wig must be completely dry.For short-term storage of a wig, it is better to use a special wig stand, on which the product will retain its shape.
How to dry
After rinsing, the wig cannot be twisted, it can be left in an empty basin or bathtub to drain excess liquid. After that, they take a thin cotton towel and gently blot the strands, trying not to confuse them. Further drying algorithm looks like this:
- The accessory is laid out on a clean towel and left for about an hour. When the towel is completely wet, it must be changed to dry.
- After the excess liquid has been removed, the product is put on a dummy or three-liter jar and left to dry. At this point, leave-in rinse can be applied to the strands.
- Dry the accessory in a well-ventilated area. You can put a jar with a wig on it about a meter from the radiator.
It is strictly forbidden to dry the artificial hair strap by hanging it on a rope. Such drying can permanently ruin the product.
After the hair is completely dry, the product is shaken well and then combed to straighten the curls and shape the hair.
Do not dry your artificial hair patch in direct sunlight. After that, the strands take on an unnatural shine and may become discolored.
It is unacceptable to dry the wig with a hairdryer, this can lead to deformation of synthetic curls.
A quality synthetic hair wig looks pretty attractive. Many women prefer just such accessories due to the fact that they are easier to care for. It is possible and necessary to wash such a product, but subject to certain rules. If you ignore them, then the thing will be hopelessly ruined.
Tips & Tricks
Our hair looks silky because it is nourished by the vitamins and minerals we consume. The strands on the overlays and hairpieces do not receive internal power. They need to be washed only with quality products. The use of nourishing oils for the ends and the occasional application of natural masks are allowed.
Make sure you need it before washing your wig. If you do not wear it daily, one wash every 3-4 months is enough. At home, the product should be stored on special holders so that the given hairstyle does not deform.
How to wash a synthetic hair wig
In order to correctly determine the frequency of washing, you need to proceed from a number of factors. Faux hair needs regular cleaning if the wig is worn too often.
Also, the place of wearing is of no small importance. If you put on a wig and wear it indoors, it will not get dirty as quickly as when used outdoors
The same applies to hair length, the shorter the strands, the less often they need to be washed. As for the negative factors, exposure of artificial hair to excessive moisture leads to its early pollution.
Hair stylists advise to carry out water treatments after about 8-10 uses. At the same time, it is strongly not recommended to use synthetic cleaning agents. The structure of natural and artificial hair is significantly different, as a result of which the characteristics of care also change. Look for a series of shampoos and conditioners designed specifically for wigs.
- Before the procedure, you must first boil water or use filtered water; water in bottles or from natural sources is also suitable. Add 30 grams to it. baking soda and wait for the granules to dissolve, cool the solution completely.
- Pour the liquid into a bowl, start pouring in 45 ml gently. shampoo. Stir with your hands until foamy.
- Place the wig in water, wait 10-15 minutes. After the expiration date, begin to gently rinse the wig without tugging at the strands or rubbing with your hands.
- To remove stains from decorative cosmetics (lipstick, foundation, blush, etc.) from the surface of the wig, it is necessary to treat the stained area with a medium-hard toothbrush.
- After the wig is completely cleaned, repeat the manipulation. Re-prepare the baking soda solution with the addition of shampoo and soak the artificial hair for another 5 minutes.
- After that, take it out of the water, squeeze it out a little and rinse the curls with cold filtered water.
- Take a large terrycloth towel, fold it in half, and place it on a flat surface. Place the wig on top and wait a quarter of an hour.
- Spread a conditioning spray or wig serum over your hair that does not require rinsing.
- At this stage, you can send your hair to dry. For these purposes, use a stand in the shape of a head, if it is not there, take a regular glass jar of the required size. Only dry fake hair outdoors, avoid direct sunlight and strong winds. Never use a hair dryer or other thermal devices. The time for complete drying of the wig is 6-8 hours, in some cases longer.
- After the hair is dry, take the wig in your hands and shake it well to regain its original shape. If you want to create a style, do it without the aid of a comb or massage brush. Set the direction of the strands with your hands, it is allowed to apply a little styling mousse to the ends.
Care rules
Washing should be done at least once every six months. Even if it is on a stand in the closet, dust still gets on it. An additional measure of protection can be special cellophane and plastic bags for clothes and hats, but even in this case it is necessary to take it out for wet cleaning, although not often - once a year.
For ease of care and storage, wigs are left on stands - this is aesthetically pleasing when it comes to collection, and convenient. This way they take up less space and retain their shape. You can use all the same simple tools for these purposes as for ordinary hairstyles - hairpins or elastic bands, if you want to make a ponytail / pigtail.
Materials for wigs
To make your wig last a long time, buy only quality products from specialized stores. If you buy an incomprehensible thing on the market without packaging, labels and instructions, do not be surprised that the purchase will last until the first wash, then you can only wash the floor with the former wig.
All fake hairstyles are made:
- from natural hair;
- from thermal fiber;
- from kanekalon;
- from artificial hair.
The general principles of hairstyle care are not very different, but each material has its own characteristics.
Natural hair requires a more careful approach than artificial hair. It is better to purchase such models where a special comb will be attached to each product.
Comb the wig in the same way as a kanekalon piece and start washing. Slip on and coat the fibers with shampoo for problematic and dry hair.
It is necessary to apply the detergent with gentle stroking movements of the palms in the direction of hair growth. Carefully wash the fibers to avoid tangling them, then rinse or rinse off the lather with a shower. Apply balm or conditioner for 10 minutes, then rinse your detachable hair thoroughly in cool water.
Wigs made from natural materials can be dyed, cut off the ends neatly at home. Just do not overdo it, do not forget that the cut hair will not grow back. If you want to make a perm, read the instructions: is such a procedure permissible? In the absence of the necessary skills, it is better not to do this work at home, but to contact a hairdresser. Before washing, dyeing or styling your fake hair, do this procedure on a small strand and see the result.
can the product be washed at home or only professional cleaning is allowed, is it possible to do coloring, curling, styling? Before taking out your wallet, think about whether you will be able to provide your purchase with the necessary care, or it is better to postpone the purchase and wait for another product. A wig should bring joy to the hostess, not a problem.
How to wash a wig
Manufacturers of natural wigs advise washing them no more than once every 30 days. However, any cleaning is even recommended if the product is dirty and needs urgent care.
Features of natural wigs
A natural wig is a product made from real hair, to which, in some cases, animal hair (goats, yaks, camels) can be added. And if earlier their production took place exclusively by hand, now you can find industrial production using tressing or skiton technology. In both cases, wigs consist of natural hair, which is very difficult to distinguish from your own hairstyle.
The peculiarity of the products is their delicate care. At the same time, do not forget that in addition to the hair, the base also needs cleaning, which must be washed a little more often - once every two weeks. But you should not completely wet it. It is quite enough to wet the inside and apply special antiseptic solutions.
A natural wig can only be washed by hand. Washing such an item in a washing machine will lead to the most unpredictable consequences, after which the product will simply have to be thrown away. So, before you start brushing, carefully prepare your wig for the process:
- comb it from bottom to top;
- make sure that there are no tangled strands;
- put it on a special blank head and fasten it firmly.
Further, the washing process is identical to a simple shampoo:
wet your hair with warm water that is comfortable for your scalp
Usually it is 30 ° C;
distribute the detergent along the entire length, being careful not to tangle the strands;
pay special attention to the occipital and temporal parts;
rinse until the soap solution is completely removed;
apply the softener and leave it on for 5-7 minutes;
rinse your hair again, first with warm and then cool water;
squeeze the wig a little and wrap it in a thick towel;
leave the product on the disc until it dries completely;
using a hairdryer for drying is not recommended;
after complete drying, comb your hair so that there are no tangled strands.
What to wash
A natural wig can be washed with regular hair shampoo. As a rule, products designed for split ends are suitable. A balm is applied to the hair at the end of the wash to make the hair soft. Given the fact that a wig is not a cheap thing, do not try to save on these funds and buy only those that contain natural ingredients. Remember that the service life of the product and its appearance depend on competent care.
Care after washing and drying the wig
Basic tips for caring for your synthetic wig after washing and drying:
- No matter how carefully you wash your garment, your hair will get tangled during the wash anyway. Take an iron comb and start combing your hair from the ends. To make it easier to comb through, use a detangling spray.
- The tangled hairs need to be untangled by hand, as already indicated at the stage of preparing the wig for washing.
- It is impossible to twist artificial hair with tongs or an iron - you will spoil the material, and it cannot be restored, you will have to buy a new wig.