Synthetic wigs are made to mimic the look and feel of real human hair.
Just like real human hair, they can become dirty and dull over time without proper care. A well cared for wig can be worn for many years. Give an old synthetic wig an instant makeover with some light cleaning and an updated style.
Cleaning the Wig
Place the wig on the head mannequin and brush the hair.
For a knotted or matted wig, start at the ends of the hair and work up, combing 1 inch sections of hair at a time.
Fill a sink with cold water and add 1 tbsp. of wig shampoo.
Submerge the wig and agitate for about two minutes. Do not rub the wig or use hot water, this can cause hair to fall out.
Rinse the wig thoroughly under the faucet with cold water.
After all of the soap is out, gently towel dry and place the wig on the top of a can of hairspray to dry. Do not use the mannequin head for drying, this could stretch the cap.
Place the wig on the head mannequin after it has dried completely.
Spray a small amount of synthetic wig conditioning spray on the wig and brush the hair. Style as desired.
