| "body"> | | | | you might have to wash your wig more often if you |
| Synthetic wigs are very easy to care for. You don't | | | | use a lot of spray or mousse on it. Every washing |
| need to restyle your wig after each washing, like you | | | | shortens the life of your wig, so our advice is try not |
| would with a human-hair wig. However, it is important | | | | to use excessive styling products on it, and don't |
| to point out that human-hair shampoos and other | | | | wash your wig until it looks like it needs to be |
| care products are unsuitable for synthetic wigs. Even | | | | washed. |
| the mildest shampoo that you might use on your | | | | 1. Remove tangles with your fingers and gently brush |
| own hair is too strong for the synthetic fibers used in | | | | your wig. The only exception is wigs that are very |
| a wig. The same can be said about hair styling | | | | curly - don't attempt to brush them |
| mousses, sprays and gels - don't attempt to use | | | | 2. Fill a basin with cool water (hot water can damage |
| them on your synthetic wig. | | | | your wig), mix a little bit of synthetic wig shampoo |
| Instead, use shampoos, conditioners and hairsprays | | | | into it and place your wig in the water. Leave it to |
| specially formulated for synthetic wigs. Raquel Welch, | | | | soak for about 5 minutes. |
| Revlon, and Tress Allure produce wide ranges of wig | | | | 3. Swirl your wig around in the water, but don't rub |
| care products, and all of these brands work well with | | | | the fibers |
| any synthetic wig. Most websites that sell wigs offer | | | | 4. Rinse your wig under running water |
| wig accessories, too, so it is smart to pick a wig | | | | 5. Shake excess water off your wig and spread it on |
| shampoo, conditioner and spray when you order your | | | | a towel to dry. Alternatively, you can put it on a wig |
| wig. | | | | stand. If you have wig conditioner, put it on the wig |
| Another thing to remember is that synthetic wigs | | | | and gently work it through the strands with your |
| cannot be styled with curling irons, hot rollers or blow | | | | fingers. Remember you can't use blow dryer on a |
| dryers. In fact, any heat can destroy your wig, so be | | | | synthetic wig, so place your wig in a warm room |
| careful to keep it away from lamps, ovens, etc. Most | | | | with good ventilation and let it dry naturally |
| synthetic wigs are already prestyled but, if you want | | | | 6. Brush your wig when it is completely dry and it is |
| to add a bit of personality to it, you can use a | | | | ready to wear again. Again, don't brush wigs that are |
| mousse that is specially formulated for synthetic wigs | | | | very curly. |
| and style it with your fingers. | | | | As you can see, caring for a synthetic wig is really |
| Washing synthetic wigs - step by step | | | | easy. And having a wig or several differently styled |
| A synthetic wig doesn't need to be washed very | | | | wigs can really help you to change your look in an |
| often - after 10 or 12 wears is usually enough. Still, | | | | instant. |
