Keep all of those beautiful cut strands left in your brush and, comb, group them together, tie tiny bunches with a mini rubber band put a little glue on the top part, then either loop them through a hair extension bead or glue them onto lace, and now you have new semi permanent hair extensions for free! 😄
This is totally legit. I've been in the business for 40 years and I do this regularly for clients. Sometimes they wait until the wig has a year, give or take....on it so that they can have really thick new wigs for a while when it's new. . It's all a personal preference. Some want it done asap after they get a new wig. But when you get to a point where it's an awful tangled nightmare, this works! You can also add oils to your hands and work through from the ends first going towards scalp base. Avoid allowing too much oil on the base, especially ones with knots. Also try to brush/comb from ends to scalp first, if tangled.
If the nape of the neck tangles, use food-grade cornstarch to dust it on and it won’t tangle. You can even dust a little on the back of your neck. Has to be cornstarch you can find in the baking aisle!
The wig industry don't want wig wearers to know this secret because it keeps some of us from having to buy wigs too often. Thank you for this much needed trick. I wished I had seen this before thinning out my Outre Jasmiyah.
I love my outre units!! I've never washed wigs before but I said I always wondered what it would look like after so im pulling out old units I don't wear anymore and researching some steps!
Can I just say I did this on one of my wigs and not the others just to make sure. SISSSS the wig I did this to is still tangle free soft and more importantly the movement 😩 🙏 thank you!!! Gonna do this to the other wigs now.
@@DollcakeLala Yes it's been roughly 5 months so far and STILL soft no tangles and no matting (a tiny in the back, but this is to be expected) When it starts to get a bit stiff i just hit it with light heat and it's back to being soft and tangle free!!! IT'S A LIFE SAVER!!! Might i add i'm no longer dropping hundreds of $$$ on human hair. 😍😍😍
Hey. I came back to this post to thank you for the advice. It worked definitely for me, but I had done too many cuts and it shed a bigger amount than what I expected, but now my synthetic wig looks even more natural than before and most important no tangles 😃
GIRL: You are an absolute LIFESAVER!!! Or, shall I say: WIGSAVER!!!!! This is shear 😉 GENIUS. I did this to my synthetic wig & let me tell you: no tangling whatsoever & it moves like a dream!! THANK YOU so so SO much!! I hope continued blessings & good fortune come your way!!!❤
THANK YOU SO MUCH! As it has been said..."This is a game changer!" Your technique is spot on. I ordered my thinning scissors from Amazon a few days ago and I've done atleast 10 wigs and it totally works. In my opinion it works better on straight/wavy wigs than really curly ones.
Girl! U saved me soooo much money! I go through synthetic wigs every 3-4 months! I have 2 wigs I wear all the time but they rat so easily that there's no saving them. Until now! Thank u for this video!!
Thinning a synthetic wig is a normal step in customizing any wig, especially long ones. You can also use a razor comb to do this. You can pay a wig styler to customize your wig or diy. Sometimes, wigs will still matt up and get frizzy underneath by the neck and I simply dampen the strands and spray them with a mixture of laundry softener and water and then straighten with straightening iron on frizzy parts on a low setting. The laundry softener works because the hair is like polyester clothing fiber, not hair. This takes out frizz and you can add curls if you want.
i watched this a week ago and trimmed my wigs this way that same night. my wig has not tangled up ONCE! i haven't needed to brush or comb it at all, its like its fresh out the box again. thank you 🙏🏾🩷
I know this is a video from 2 years ago… but I just wanted to say a quick thank you so so much!! …I have been going insane with tangles for what seems like forever - even when I first had to start wearing hair and initially went to a very expensive hair replacement salon on nyc… while they were amazing - it was literally costing me more than a mortgage every month to continue with them and have now been taking what I learned by watching them and doing my own hair - apart from perhaps getting a new piece cut and shaped by a stylist… randomly happening upon this video has truly been a gift… thank you so so much again!!
Of course, I've done this for years with all synthetic wigs and hair systems I've worked on for my clients. The trick is to make sure you dont over cut with the thinning shears. Most wigs and hairpieces come with way more hair than 99 percent of what all humans have anyway. It actually makes the entire wig look way more natural, less wiggy if u will.
@@judycrisenbery2982 yes, works with straight, curly, and wavy. Just make sure you dont keep doing too much before you try it out. You can always take more off later, but you cant put it back on.
You just saved about 1/3 of my wigs from being thrown away! Searching RUclips for how to save some of my favorite synthetic wigs was my last ditch effort at reviving them!
Thank you so much!!!!! This was a game changer. I have tried this on two of my wigs tonight and I just had to come back on here to give you your flowers, Queen!💐👸🏾💯
Woopsie *always brush from TIP to ROOT lol Thank you for watching! Please don’t forget to SHARE and engage with this video, let’s help synthetic sistahss out!!🥰💕 New video where you can see this trick in action: Washing, Cutting and Installing My Old Tangled Synthetic Wig ruclips.net/video/qfD_VpjSzkg/видео.html
, hi I really appreciate your tip and knowledge. I'm going to go buy myself a set of sheer scissors tmrw lol. I have not ever worn wigs before because i was blessed with gorgeous beautiful thick red hair. Well unfortunately i currently was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and the chemo treatment made me lose all my hair😢. It has been very hard on me and all if this is new to me but I am stubborn Survivor and trying to make the best of a bad situation. So I really appreciate any tips or advice I can get one of my wigs I've got I got three synthetic and one real hair wig but the red one is real thick like mine was but it has bangs which I'm not used to and I was trying to figure out how to send them out a bit or taper them down and I think the video clip I just watched that you made for us will do the trick I'm going to subscribe to your new web page and I appreciate you God bless🙏
I just did this to my first wig....I was terrified!! But yes!! It helped so much! I have had some of mine for 2 to 3 years! Wow! Will be doing all mine now!
Yo, this really does work wonders. When I did that, I also started to notice that the fibres minimise and the hair gets fluffier as a human hair wig is!! Thank you so much sis for saving our wigs. I’m now gonna buy more synthetic wigs now that I’ve found out this trick 😍😍🙌🏾🙌🏾
That's amazing. I always buy two-to three wigs the same style because of all the tangles. I'm definitely going to try this method. I just now ordered my thinning shears !!!Thanks so much for this video. God bless
Thank you so much for showing everyone this! I did this process to a straight brand new wig and it feels like butter. I will begin doing it right out the pack from now on! 🎉
I use synthetic wigs for Cosplay and just tried this on one of my wigs….I’m floored! I was so scared I’d ruin my wig but it combs through so much easier now! You are amazing!
Hihi! Can I ask, does it make the wig much thinner? I have a Miku wig I’m thinking of doing this to, but the pigtails are already pretty thin, so I don’t want to make them even thinner. Would you still recommend it for a Miku wig?
@@areyoucereals hi, if it helps I tried this trick on a 43 inch cosplay wig for Power from Chainsaw Man. I cut A LOT off and the wig still has some thickness to it. If I put it in two pigtails like Miku’s hair it still looks good. I would recommend cutting near the middle and end of Miku’s twintails and avoid cutting near the top so you keep the thickness up top and it looks more natural at the bottom.
Please, please, please!!! If you aren’t an experienced synthetic wearer, please make note! Synthetic is really just a “plastic” of sorts. So with that in mind, tangled or not, never EVER put your brush up at your head and pull it thru!!! For whatever reason you are combing your wig, remember this: IT IS PLASTIC, it will stretch, which gives the ends that raggedy look and will have to be trimmed. If you will do this I promise your wig will last 4 times longer!!!
For what it’s worth an Afro comb is the best thing to use. I know you need to deeply brush it at times, but an Afro comb cuts down on the frizzy ends that ruin your wigs
I just came by to say thank you for this video! Straight up game changer. The amount of nice synthetic wigs I threw out because of the tangles smh, I only wish I saw this video first lol! So I shared it to everyone I know who wears synthetic wigs
Thank you so much!!! ❤ I did this today with a curly synthetic wig. It took me about an hour and a half but what an amazing transformation!!! You have just saved me a lot of money because I usually throw away and buy again. Such a helpful video!
OMG THANK YOU!!! I had an extremely tangled wig and it shed alot too! And this saved my life because im a cosplayer and I have a anime convention coming this week! 😭😭😭
Great tip - and your explanation of why it works (human hair natural breakage vs. wig fiber not breaking root to tip) makes total sense. It has made some wigs I found unwearable into favorites - thank you!
GIRL!!!!!! I followed your detailed instructions. OMG, WOW😲 now my wig MOVES differently when it moves it flows. My wig looks better, healthier. A wig can look healthy, I never knew this fact until tonight. When I run my fingers through my wig , feels SO SO MUCH smoother. I will show this video to, ALL my girl friends, my mom, my cousins. This secret must be shared☺ thanks sister!!!!!!
Update: After viewing this video, I revamped my old wig stash. This technique has been a game changer. My wigs last much longer. I don't have to purchase a new wig so often, which definitely saved me some coins. Thank you!❤
Thank you for this! I am learning Polynesian dancing, getting into doing performances, and the teacher wants us all to have long, flowing, curly hair because that is the traditional style. Well, half of my hair fell out after having a baby and it never grew back, so I bought some synthetic hair extensions. It tangled so much after the first time I used it, it took nearly an hour to brush it out and I do not know if I can handle that kind of time commitment. If this works, it will save me so much time!
I bought some straight yaki synthetic bundles last month from the beauty store. Kept it in fabric softener for 1 day which made it soft and less shiny. After drying it in the sun, i used this method and it works 100%. Been wearing the hair since then and it has been a dream. Thanku for this!
Oh heavens I have to try this. Personally I love my synthetic wigs more than I do my human hair wigs because they come prestyled and match better with my natural hair texture., the tangling is the only thing I didn’t like so I’m excited to try this technique. I have about 5 to work on lol
Holy god, I have no idea how I could repay you. I literally need it for the graduation and I was scared of it being tangled during the ceremony. Your tips really make my finger able to run through it so smoothly and it looks even more natural. YOU R THE BEST
Can't wait to try this. After I got covid a lot of my hair fell out. It is growing back slooooowly. so I got synthetic wigs. But the nape of the neck of the wig gets tangled and thick. Gotta try this. 👍
I feel like this will create a lot more volume and it being puffy. My wig is already layered. I only wore mine once last night and it literally already looks so tangled. I bought this condition from the wig store to leave in, but I will have to use my finger to recreate the wave .
You're absolutely right, I do this too, and you are the only one I've heard say this on RUclips, I'm checking out your other videos because unique minds think alike. thanks for sharing!!
How is this not more known???!!! Sis you saved me thousands!!! Thank you and I’m about to start dating again and that was the one thing I was not looking forward to a wig tangling after one date! I subscribed ♥️♥️♥️♥️ bless your heart
This is true I've been doing this for years you're just thinning your wig unit. Sometimes the synthetic units can be too long and too thick, so thinning the unit with shears and taking some inches off extends the life of your synthetic unit without products. This unit really can just finger styled when needed. Great Video!❤️
This is so great! Thank you! I cut my hair off, wanting to wear more wigs, but I’m always scared of long wigs because they get so tangled. I’m so excited to try this out on the wig I just bought
I’ve read that some people use fabric softener or rub softener sheets on them, that does not work for me. It’s hard for me to understand putting heat to the fibers and that makes them better because I dried a wig out that way it was a Toni Brattin.
I tried this and ruined my wig. It thins it out and it still tangles.. Just thinner and easier to brush .. But its the same thing just thinner and a bit easier Saying it never tangles is just not true atleast not for me
You have to debulk synthetic wigs. The fabric expands, which is why the hair tangles and swells. I would suggest debulking the wigs when you first but them .
🚨Pro tip: you start from the bottom and comb it piece by piece like she did the second time, u don’t even have to cut it with the shears. Cutting it actually thins your wig. Because you’re cutting the hair. They’re called thinning shears for a reason.
Combing alone doesn’t stop tangling. Give it even a few seconds after combing and brushing gently from the root, it’s all matted up again. I haven’t tried her technique yet but maybe just don’t cut too deep into the hair and it’s a one time thing so I’m not too bothered
I never thought of this. I always usually just toss them in the trash especially when the ends get all matted. Thanks for making this video. I now have hope of getting synthetic wigs again!
Oh My Goodness, why did I find this video now? I have the same wig as yours. I locked her in my closet because her tangles are the worst. definitely gonna try this trick tonight. thanks, girl.
Can you do a video of your synthetic hair installed in the morning and how it looks at the end of a normal activity filled day without having Ben brushed through (maybe finger combed but nothing more) share any tips and tricks you find through your the day
Interesting comment about Apple Cider vinegar. Do you dilute it in water before soaking the wig or do you just use a whole bottle? I might want to give that a try.
Pure genius. I have never worn wigs before until recently due to chemotherapy. I was at a loss on how to remove those nasty snarls! Then I saw your video- you are the "wig whisperer" ! I'm getting my thinning shears today!!!!❤❤❤❤
Johnson and Johnson no tears detangler works on synthetic hair as well! I’m going to try this method with it for an even longer lasting style, thanks ❤❤❤
THANK YOUUUUU!!!! Oh my gosh that has been my one problem since I decided to try out fake hair and I could not find a reliable solution. This is like ground breaking information! I honestly appreciate you for this because I have wasted so much time and money and emotion trying so many things to stop the tangles and you did it. Thank you I can't say it enough!
Wow girly !! This is like the whole grail for us wig lovers !! I just bought my 2 first wigs and gonna do this on both before wearing out . Thank you 💗💗
No shade cos the wig does look good don’t get me wrong but a couple of tips for people. Never ever brush from root to tip as you will pull the hair fibres from the root and after time you will start to see balding and your wig will just fall apart. Also never cut the hair unless you know what your doing remember synthetic hair doesn’t fall the same as human hair and the cut will show if done badly. In fact you should never need to cut tangles out this is a step that’s never needed if you brush the hair properly the hair loss will be minimal and as you can see in the video the hair loss is massive you don’t need to do this. As I said it looks good but I guarantee when the wind blows this wig it’s going to look terrible
While studying cosmetology and working in a salon we called the sheers "hair thinning sheers" and used them on clients with extra thick hair to help it style better without frizzing and sticking out allover.
GIRL I'm halfway through mine and you saved her LIFE she was on the brink of extinction 😭 forever grateful
Hahaha I’m happy to hear that🤗 thank you for watching!
Brink of extinction lmfaoo 🖐️😭
BRINK OF EXTINCTION
@@zuzuslife Hey! I followed your instructions and it worked!! But, after a few days the ends of the back of the unit tangled as normal. Any advice?
@@heartstrings110 perhaps thin the wig hair at the neck base of the wig too? That is the worse area of tangling for me.
You saved my life with this tip. This is worth a million. It even stopped my cheap, super long synthetic wigs from Amazon from tangling.
Yess those are the same wigs I get too😄 this trick keeps them tangle free for a long time. Thank you for watching 💕
Never seen this trick before. I’ll definitely be trying this out on my synthetic wig
Wow.... This is simply genius! I haven't tried it yet but I can't wait to thanks for the great video!
Keep all of those beautiful cut strands left in your brush and, comb, group them together, tie tiny bunches with a mini rubber band put a little glue on the top part, then either loop them through a hair extension bead or glue them onto lace, and now you have new semi permanent hair extensions for free! 😄
They also have these scissors at SHEIN ladies 💗💗💗
Can you do this on straight hair? Will the cuts show up on straight hair?
You have such a nice voice
Thank you! ☺️🤍
Im going to try it right now I'm so excited
Whats the brush?
Link please..
Can this method be used on human hair fiber blend wigs too?
Could I do this with normal scissors
This is totally legit. I've been in the business for 40 years and I do this regularly for clients. Sometimes they wait until the wig has a year, give or take....on it so that they can have really thick new wigs for a while when it's new. . It's all a personal preference. Some want it done asap after they get a new wig. But when you get to a point where it's an awful tangled nightmare, this works! You can also add oils to your hands and work through from the ends first going towards scalp base. Avoid allowing too much oil on the base, especially ones with knots. Also try to brush/comb from ends to scalp first, if tangled.
Great intel!! Thanks. I’m new to the hair game.
Do they make glueless daily wear synthetic wigs?
@@boyshanks yes they do.
What kind of oils can be added
If the nape of the neck tangles, use food-grade cornstarch to dust it on and it won’t tangle. You can even dust a little on the back of your neck. Has to be cornstarch you can find in the baking aisle!
Cornstarch on the neck of the Wig?
Back neck on the Wig??
Grazie❤
Okay I'm buying cornstarch tomorrow to try that because this tingling is really getting annoying. Thanks for the tip
Thank you
In case anybody is interested: I bought my thinning shears at dollar tree in the pet section for $1. They worked perfectly!
Thank you for the advice!
Same!
Thank You!😁I Appreciate You!
It's from tip to root, not " root to tip"
Love Dollar Tree!
The wig industry don't want wig wearers to know this secret because it keeps some of us from having to buy wigs too often. Thank you for this much needed trick. I wished I had seen this before thinning out my Outre Jasmiyah.
i screamed!
Secret is OUT.
Its too late.
They can't stop US😁
If I sold wigs, if want them to last. Because your end up coming back because the product is genuinely good
Big Wig Conspiracy 😅😅
I love my outre units!! I've never washed wigs before but I said I always wondered what it would look like after so im pulling out old units I don't wear anymore and researching some steps!
Can I just say I did this on one of my wigs and not the others just to make sure. SISSSS the wig I did this to is still tangle free soft and more importantly the movement 😩 🙏 thank you!!! Gonna do this to the other wigs now.
Aww!! I’m sooo happy to hear that!!😄😄 glad it’s working for you! All the best with the rest! And long live your synthetic wigs lol🤗💕
@@zuzuslife what wig is this ? Can I have information about this wig please?
Is your wig still wearable? If not how long did it last?
@@DollcakeLala Yes it's been roughly 5 months so far and STILL soft no tangles and no matting (a tiny in the back, but this is to be expected) When it starts to get a bit stiff i just hit it with light heat and it's back to being soft and tangle free!!! IT'S A LIFE SAVER!!! Might i add i'm no longer dropping hundreds of $$$ on human hair. 😍😍😍
Aa I don’t know
You discovered one of those hidden wig secrets that they dont tell us.
😅 hehe thank you sis!
LOL
Hey. I came back to this post to thank you for the advice. It worked definitely for me, but I had done too many cuts and it shed a bigger amount than what I expected, but now my synthetic wig looks even more natural than before and most important no tangles 😃
Aw I’m glad to hear! I think I will also go over my wigs again to make the ticker ones a little thinner and more natural looking too😊
This happened to me and I got scared but this comment has made me feel better loll
Thank you for these video I really appreciate
GIRL: You are an absolute LIFESAVER!!! Or, shall I say: WIGSAVER!!!!! This is shear 😉 GENIUS. I did this to my synthetic wig & let me tell you: no tangling whatsoever & it moves like a dream!! THANK YOU so so SO much!! I hope continued blessings & good fortune come your way!!!❤
I love ur energy! ⚡❤
@@kaelahorne8856 Thank you!!! 😘
THANK YOU SO MUCH! As it has been said..."This is a game changer!" Your technique is spot on. I ordered my thinning scissors from Amazon a few days ago and I've done atleast 10 wigs and it totally works. In my opinion it works better on straight/wavy wigs than really curly ones.
Aw thanks so much for your review! I’m happy it’s working so well for you!😄 thank you for watching 💕
11 months along..are your curly wigs looking good & lasting longer with using this thinning technique?
How often do you have to do it? And also how many cuts do you think are necessary for a bob length wig?
Sis you just saved me thousands of dollars!!!! I throw away so many hair hats lol but not anymore!!!! Going to get THOSE tomorrow
Hahaha not ‘hair hats’😂😂 all the best with your wigs!😊
Girl! U saved me soooo much money! I go through synthetic wigs every 3-4 months! I have 2 wigs I wear all the time but they rat so easily that there's no saving them. Until now! Thank u for this video!!
did it work for you?
Well? Did it?
Thinning a synthetic wig is a normal step in customizing any wig, especially long ones. You can also use a razor comb to do this.
You can pay a wig styler to customize your wig or diy.
Sometimes, wigs will still matt up and get frizzy underneath by the neck and I simply dampen the strands and spray them with a mixture of laundry softener and water and then straighten with straightening iron on frizzy parts on a low setting. The laundry softener works because the hair is like polyester clothing fiber, not hair. This takes out frizz and you can add curls if you want.
Great tip, will definitely try
Thank you soon much a couple of my favorite wigs are matted. I plan to try this
This comment and this video are going to save me 😂
i watched this a week ago and trimmed my wigs this way that same night. my wig has not tangled up ONCE! i haven't needed to brush or comb it at all, its like its fresh out the box again. thank you 🙏🏾🩷
I know this is a video from 2 years ago… but I just wanted to say a quick thank you so so much!! …I have been going insane with tangles for what seems like forever - even when I first had to start wearing hair and initially went to a very expensive hair replacement salon on nyc… while they were amazing - it was literally costing me more than a mortgage every month to continue with them and have now been taking what I learned by watching them and doing my own hair - apart from perhaps getting a new piece cut and shaped by a stylist… randomly happening upon this video has truly been a gift… thank you so so much again!!
Of course, I've done this for years with all synthetic wigs and hair systems I've worked on for my clients. The trick is to make sure you dont over cut with the thinning shears. Most wigs and hairpieces come with way more hair than 99 percent of what all humans have anyway. It actually makes the entire wig look way more natural, less wiggy if u will.
Will it look OK if you fo this with straight style wigs?
@@judycrisenbery2982 yes, works with straight, curly, and wavy. Just make sure you dont keep doing too much before you try it out. You can always take more off later, but you cant put it back on.
@@southpawtx thank you
Thanks Mike 🖤
That "of course" came off very patronizing... 😬
You just saved about 1/3 of my wigs from being thrown away!
Searching RUclips for how to save some of my favorite synthetic wigs was my last ditch effort at reviving them!
Thank you so much!!!!! This was a game changer. I have tried this on two of my wigs tonight and I just had to come back on here to give you your flowers, Queen!💐👸🏾💯
Aw🥺 so sweet! Thank you, I’m so happy it worked out for you ☺️ thank you for watching 💕
Thank you for coming back to comment ! So helpful ❤️🙏🏾
Oh I am so trying this! Plus one of the cheaper wigs I have is too dense so I think it will help ease it up a bit too
Woopsie *always brush from TIP to ROOT lol
Thank you for watching! Please don’t forget to SHARE and engage with this video, let’s help synthetic sistahss out!!🥰💕
New video where you can see this trick in action: Washing, Cutting and Installing My Old Tangled Synthetic Wig
ruclips.net/video/qfD_VpjSzkg/видео.html
Lol I was wondering 🤔 Think we all were picking up, what you were throwing down🤭😍
Can I use an eyebrow razor? The long kind
My wig literally feels like my own hair FINALLY! I am so happy I found this video! Girl thank you so much!😭❤️
, hi I really appreciate your tip and knowledge. I'm going to go buy myself a set of sheer scissors tmrw lol. I have not ever worn wigs before because i was blessed with gorgeous beautiful thick red hair. Well unfortunately i currently was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and the chemo treatment made me lose all my hair😢. It has been very hard on me and all if this is new to me but I am stubborn Survivor and trying to make the best of a bad situation. So I really appreciate any tips or advice I can get one of my wigs I've got I got three synthetic and one real hair wig but the red one is real thick like mine was but it has bangs which I'm not used to and I was trying to figure out how to send them out a bit or taper them down and I think the video clip I just watched that you made for us will do the trick I'm going to subscribe to your new web page and I appreciate you God bless🙏
I just did this to my first wig....I was terrified!! But yes!! It helped so much! I have had some of mine for 2 to 3 years! Wow! Will be doing all mine now!
Yo, this really does work wonders. When I did that, I also started to notice that the fibres minimise and the hair gets fluffier as a human hair wig is!! Thank you so much sis for saving our wigs. I’m now gonna buy more synthetic wigs now that I’ve found out this trick 😍😍🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thank you so much for your review! So glad it worked for you!😄😄
@@zuzuslife 🥰🥰
I do this to all of my synthetic wigs and it's a game changer!
Also fiber softener works and after it dries use dryer sheetz thru it and helps with static and tangling
It does but that's way too much work and I think it made my wig even more tangled
I’ve tried softeners but personally they don’t work long term for me
That's amazing.
I always buy two-to three wigs the same style because of all the tangles.
I'm definitely going to try this method.
I just now ordered my thinning shears !!!Thanks so much for this video.
God bless
Thank you so much for showing everyone this! I did this process to a straight brand new wig and it feels like butter. I will begin doing it right out the pack from now on! 🎉
Does it work for curly wigs
I use synthetic wigs for Cosplay and just tried this on one of my wigs….I’m floored! I was so scared I’d ruin my wig but it combs through so much easier now! You are amazing!
Hihi! Can I ask, does it make the wig much thinner? I have a Miku wig I’m thinking of doing this to, but the pigtails are already pretty thin, so I don’t want to make them even thinner. Would you still recommend it for a Miku wig?
@@areyoucereals hi, if it helps I tried this trick on a 43 inch cosplay wig for Power from Chainsaw Man. I cut A LOT off and the wig still has some thickness to it. If I put it in two pigtails like Miku’s hair it still looks good. I would recommend cutting near the middle and end of Miku’s twintails and avoid cutting near the top so you keep the thickness up top and it looks more natural at the bottom.
This worked perfectly on my Human Hair wig! 👍🏽
This is a NO EXCUSE reason to STOP buying HUMAN HAIR!!!!!!!! God bless you for this!!!!
Please, please, please!!! If you aren’t an experienced synthetic wearer, please make note! Synthetic is really just a “plastic” of sorts. So with that in mind, tangled or not, never EVER put your brush up at your head and pull it thru!!! For whatever reason you are combing your wig, remember this: IT IS PLASTIC, it will stretch, which gives the ends that raggedy look and will have to be trimmed. If you will do this I promise your wig will last 4 times longer!!!
For what it’s worth an Afro comb is the best thing to use. I know you need to deeply brush it at times, but an Afro comb cuts down on the frizzy ends that ruin your wigs
I just came by to say thank you for this video! Straight up game changer. The amount of nice synthetic wigs I threw out because of the tangles smh, I only wish I saw this video first lol! So I shared it to everyone I know who wears synthetic wigs
Going to try it
@@feliciabbrown719 did it work for you?
Omg I literally tried this the other day and it works like a charm thank you so much for helping me with my tangle issues you’re the best
Aw thank you for your review! Thank you for watching, I appreciate it😊💕
Thank you so much!!! ❤ I did this today with a curly synthetic wig. It took me about an hour and a half but what an amazing transformation!!! You have just saved me a lot of money because I usually throw away and buy again. Such a helpful video!
I just did this on my 30” wig & OMGGGG life saver! I was just about to break down and buy a new wig
OMG THANK YOU!!! I had an extremely tangled wig and it shed alot too! And this saved my life because im a cosplayer and I have a anime convention coming this week! 😭😭😭
Great tip - and your explanation of why it works (human hair natural breakage vs. wig fiber not breaking root to tip) makes total sense. It has made some wigs I found unwearable into favorites - thank you!
GIRL!!!!!! I followed your detailed instructions. OMG, WOW😲 now
my wig MOVES differently when it moves it flows. My wig looks better, healthier. A wig can look healthy, I never knew this fact until tonight. When I run my fingers through my wig , feels SO SO MUCH smoother.
I will show this video to, ALL my girl friends, my mom, my cousins. This secret must be shared☺ thanks sister!!!!!!
did it last for you? 😯
🫶🏽 doing the lord’s work sis
Update: After viewing this video, I revamped my old wig stash. This technique has been a game changer. My wigs last much longer. I don't have to purchase a new wig so often, which definitely saved me some coins. Thank you!❤
I've just purchased my first wig so I've found your tutorial just in time! Going to do this now. Thanks x
I just tried it and it works thank u so much
Thank you for this! I am learning Polynesian dancing, getting into doing performances, and the teacher wants us all to have long, flowing, curly hair because that is the traditional style. Well, half of my hair fell out after having a baby and it never grew back, so I bought some synthetic hair extensions. It tangled so much after the first time I used it, it took nearly an hour to brush it out and I do not know if I can handle that kind of time commitment. If this works, it will save me so much time!
Thank you for this info. This is a game changer for my synthetic wigs. 😄
Aww no problem, thank you for watching!! 💕
@@zuzuslife Thanks for the great content. 👍👍 Are there glue-less, daily wear synthetic wigs?
Your not supposed to brush your wig from the top to bottom!! BOTTON TO TOP!!!!!!!! It will ruin your wig!
I was gonna say this haha
@@SnacckyChanT lol
I literally corrected myself in my pinned comment ….
I bought some straight yaki synthetic bundles last month from the beauty store. Kept it in fabric softener for 1 day which made it soft and less shiny. After drying it in the sun, i used this method and it works 100%. Been wearing the hair since then and it has been a dream. Thanku for this!
That’s why they sell real human hair bundles with long and short hair together in one line to prevent tangles and saving cost for longer hair
Ohhhh! I see what you mean . When you look at the track, there are some short hairs in between ...
Oh heavens I have to try this. Personally I love my synthetic wigs more than I do my human hair wigs because they come prestyled and match better with my natural hair texture., the tangling is the only thing I didn’t like so I’m excited to try this technique. I have about 5 to work on lol
In general you brush the ends first and work your way up. no matter if wig or other hair. synthetic or real.
You did a great job on that wig 😊 You should be very proud of yourself ☺️💯And Congratulations on your first RUclips channel 😊
Holy god, I have no idea how I could repay you. I literally need it for the graduation and I was scared of it being tangled during the ceremony. Your tips really make my finger able to run through it so smoothly and it looks even more natural. YOU R THE BEST
Dnt even hesitate just do it cos it works💯👌🏾 tried it on my weave that had tangled up on my head and all i can say is perfection.
Wow! So happy to hear this😄 thank you for watching and trying it out!💕
Yall could I try this for boho braid extensions??😭😭 I wanna try this method so bad!
Can't wait to try this. After I got covid a lot of my hair fell out. It is growing back slooooowly. so I got synthetic wigs. But the nape of the neck of the wig gets tangled and thick. Gotta try this. 👍
I feel like this will create a lot more volume and it being puffy. My wig is already layered. I only wore mine once last night and it literally already looks so tangled. I bought this condition from the wig store to leave in, but I will have to use my finger to recreate the wave .
This trick is amazing!! Thank you so much for this video!! My old wig was on its last leg and after using this trick it looks brand new!! 🖤
I do this all the time just to reduce density, I hadn't realize this trick. Thank you 👊
Same! Synthetic wigs can be super thick for no reason lol thank you for watching 🤗
Same. I aim to make the density close to my natural hair hair. I don't wear long synthetic wigs either which allows them last longer.
You're absolutely right, I do this too, and you are the only one I've heard say this on RUclips, I'm checking out your other videos because unique minds think alike. thanks for sharing!!
How is this not more known???!!! Sis you saved me thousands!!! Thank you and I’m about to start dating again and that was the one thing I was not looking forward to a wig tangling after one date! I subscribed ♥️♥️♥️♥️ bless your heart
This is true I've been doing this for years you're just thinning your wig unit. Sometimes the synthetic units can be too long and too thick, so thinning the unit with shears and taking some inches off extends the life of your synthetic unit without products. This unit really can just finger styled when needed. Great Video!❤️
Does this work on thinner wigs? I'm just afraid of the hair being too thin at the ends if i try this
This is so great! Thank you! I cut my hair off, wanting to wear more wigs, but I’m always scared of long wigs because they get so tangled. I’m so excited to try this out on the wig I just bought
Yesss queen your wig looks brand new I'm going to try this on my synthetic wigs for now on
Thank you! Good luck with it😊
I tried this on a 43 inch synthetic cosplay wig from Amazon that tangled horribly any time I touched it. This trick worked wonders!!
I have been doing this for 10+ years and it definitely works on the majority of synthetic wigs. Also washing them with dish soap and air drying.
Dish soap… interesting! Do you put anything on it afterwards or do you rinse with a fabric softener?
What type of dish liquid please
How often do you wash ?
I’ve read that some people use fabric softener or rub softener sheets on them, that does not work for me. It’s hard for me to understand putting heat to the fibers and that makes them better because I dried a wig out that way it was a Toni Brattin.
I tried this and ruined my wig. It thins it out and it still tangles.. Just thinner and easier to brush .. But its the same thing just thinner and a bit easier
Saying it never tangles is just not true atleast not for me
I did this with a few of my wigs and it definitely works ❤️
Aw glad it’s helped!! Thank you💕
You have to debulk synthetic wigs. The fabric expands, which is why the hair tangles and swells. I would suggest debulking the wigs when you first but them .
Nice, how do you debulk your wigs?
@@zuzuslife the same way you did!
🚨Pro tip: you start from the bottom and comb it piece by piece like she did the second time, u don’t even have to cut it with the shears.
Cutting it actually thins your wig. Because you’re cutting the hair. They’re called thinning shears for a reason.
Combing alone doesn’t stop tangling. Give it even a few seconds after combing and brushing gently from the root, it’s all matted up again. I haven’t tried her technique yet but maybe just don’t cut too deep into the hair and it’s a one time thing so I’m not too bothered
Amazing, revived my old extensions! ❤️ you girl for this 🥰
I never thought of this. I always usually just toss them in the trash especially when the ends get all matted. Thanks for making this video. I now have hope of getting synthetic wigs again!
I find flat ironing the ends can help de-tangle them.
Atleast that's what I do on my longgg synthetics
@@choya8935 I will try that! thanks for tip!
I just will never buy synthetic but that’s wassup
I just bought the thinning scissors and when I say it worked babyyyyyy THANK YOU!!! 😩💕💕
Yesss💕 glad it’s working!
Oh My Goodness, why did I find this video now? I have the same wig as yours. I locked her in my closet because her tangles are the worst. definitely gonna try this trick tonight. thanks, girl.
I’m glad you found it!😊 Good luck with your wig sis!🤍
Ma'am you saving wigs and our pockets! I've thrown away so many wigs! Not anymore! Thank you so much!!
Can you do a video of your synthetic hair installed in the morning and how it looks at the end of a normal activity filled day without having Ben brushed through (maybe finger combed but nothing more) share any tips and tricks you find through your the day
I'm going to try this on my kinky straight synthetic 22' head band wig! Thank you!
I'm Gona try this ...also if you soak the hair in apple cider vinegar before washing with shampoo n conditioner it makes ur wigs silky as well
Interesting comment about Apple Cider vinegar. Do you dilute it in water before soaking the wig or do you just use a whole bottle? I might want to give that a try.
Pure genius. I have never worn wigs before until recently due to chemotherapy. I was at a loss on how to remove those nasty snarls! Then I saw your video- you are the "wig whisperer" ! I'm getting my thinning shears today!!!!❤❤❤❤
Johnson and Johnson no tears detangler works on synthetic hair as well! I’m going to try this method with it for an even longer lasting style, thanks ❤❤❤
THANK YOUUUUU!!!! Oh my gosh that has been my one problem since I decided to try out fake hair and I could not find a reliable solution. This is like ground breaking information! I honestly appreciate you for this because I have wasted so much time and money and emotion trying so many things to stop the tangles and you did it. Thank you I can't say it enough!
Wow girly !! This is like the whole grail for us wig lovers !! I just bought my 2 first wigs and gonna do this on both before wearing out . Thank you 💗💗
Did not work for me at all. Still looks like a rats nest.
I kinda knew this because I would cut layers in my wigs to avoid tangling but this is a game changer with those scissors. 🖐️😩
Just had to get back on here and say I did this and it F$&KING WORKS AHHHHHHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH this is a great hack!!!!! Mwah 💋 ❤️ 😊
This is amazing! Thank you! Can this same process be used on very curly wigs as well?
No shade cos the wig does look good don’t get me wrong but a couple of tips for people. Never ever brush from root to tip as you will pull the hair fibres from the root and after time you will start to see balding and your wig will just fall apart. Also never cut the hair unless you know what your doing remember synthetic hair doesn’t fall the same as human hair and the cut will show if done badly. In fact you should never need to cut tangles out this is a step that’s never needed if you brush the hair properly the hair loss will be minimal and as you can see in the video the hair loss is massive you don’t need to do this. As I said it looks good but I guarantee when the wind blows this wig it’s going to look terrible
While studying cosmetology and working in a salon we called the sheers "hair thinning sheers" and used them on clients with extra thick hair to help it style better without frizzing and sticking out allover.