How to Dye A Synthetic Wig Using Rit Dye | My Raven Cosplay
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2018
- UPDATE (April 7, 2020): Hey guys! So I updated my thumbnail to show a better comparison for the wig - I should have done this sooner, but hopefully now everyone can see the difference in the original wig versus the dyed wig. These pictures were both taken in front of a window at about the same time of day. Also, I've decided to do another one of these wig-dyeing videos as a live-stream so you can see first-hand how I dye my synthetic wigs using RIT dye. Also so you can see that there are no tricks or any slight-of-hand when revealing the finished look :) Look for it coming up May 2020 - I'll announce it here on the channel!
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Hey there! When I was looking for videos on how to dye my synthetic wig for my Raven cosplay, I either only found videos showing how to dye a white wig, or videos using sharpie markers or acrylic paint. I did some research and realized that because synthetic hair is made up of mostly nylon, normal RIT dye would not dye it because the bottle says 'no nylon.' Further reading led me to the RIT synthetic dye, which worked like a charm! So I didn't have to order a new wig or toss this in my 'probably won't use' bin. I hope it helps someone out there!
Materials used:
RIT Synthetic dye in Royal Purple, Michaels
RIT Synthetic dye in Sapphire Blue, Hobby Lobby
(both $4.99)
Almost boiling water - 180 degrees
An old white wooden spoon used specifically for non-cooking purposes
A large pot
A synthetic wig
An old hair color towel
A wig head (not necessary, though very convenient)
*RIT dyes are vegan and cruelty-free, or I wouldn't use them.*
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For anyone who wants to do this on a curly wig I suggest bringing the water to a simmer! Most of the curls will survive (but they will relax) and I find that the dye distributes more evenly with the lower temp.
I finally got around to trying curly synthetic hair with RIT dye. I used cold, warm, and boiled water at the recommended RIT dye temperature and was completely shocked at the results! The video will be live today at 5:30PM Eastern Time. 😊
Now, this is an instructional video
Thank you!!! I'm glad it could help people.
im confused was the water boiling the entire time you were putting in the dye and the hair and while you let it sit in for 30 min???
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us. Like you, I also found useless videos on the process. Your time and dedication is appreciated. Elisa
I'm so glad it helped! I'll do another video that is much clearer and talk you guys through it. I think May 2020. :)
I really liked your video and how you documented everything! Easy to follow :) Great job on the wig!
Omg I'm trying to dye my Raven wig for Halloween 🙏🏻thank you for this video!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm loving the color
Hi yes please do tell us if this colour bleeds when wet or rubs off on clothing.
OMG this is the best news ever!
Thank u!! I would've never thought of that!! U just saved my wig!!
I just colored my synthetic wig from blond blond to a pretty nice color I used chocolate brown, some red and some purple. Didn’t get the 99j color but I’m happy with what I got thanks for your instructions on how to😁
I'm wanting to do the bottom half of my hair blue and the top half purple would I just dip in one section at a time and stir ??♡
Great job!!
You think I can go from burgundy red to plum ??? Like they are almost similar is just I like plum better
I have synthetic braiding hair that is that same burgundy color that I want to turn the same purple as your wig. I did a test strand but it came out so dark purple it looked blue/black. I think maybe I am not diluting the dye enough. How many gallons did you use for the amount of dye did you use. Or any other ideas, thank you in advance.
😍it...that's the color I want.!.
great result! thanks for the info
Thanks for sharing my favorite color 💜,I own I dread wig in burgundy all over. I hate it I was looking to dye it black, hope this works because I definitely love the style of it
This vid was a big help, I plan on doing the same with some white braiding hair with rit gray dye
I'm so glad it helped!
Do u turn it off or down when it makes it to desired temp. Great video helps a lot def gonna try it
I wouldn't keep it at such a high temp for so long personally. I would let it go to a simmer after like 5 minutes or so. I dye most my wig at 180F as I find the color is distributed more evenly and its less aggressive on the wigs style.
edit: If its a lighter color you shouldn't need to soak it for as long either! I use white wigs and it takes ~5-10 min to get a rich color. Of course always do a test strand to see how your wig will process.
very detailed video
thank you for this!!
Did you turn the water off when adding the wig? The wigs I want dont come in light colors but I can get that 27 and hook this up. Thanks for this
Yes, I did turn the burner down when I put the wig in the pot. The water needed to stay hot, but I didn't want to boil it. Glad this helped!
@@purplemooncosplay2590 It did. Thanks
Love this because I’m about to dye a wig that’s not the right color! My question is, when you soak the wig for 30 minutes do you keep the burner on the stove or turn the heat off? Thank you! 💞
kris I was thinking the same thing ...
kris m I wanted to know that also. Someone respond please?
I believe you are supposed to keep it on low. If you turn it off, the water will cool down.
Keep it on low because the water has to be 180 or higher so to keep the water at a good level keep it on low
Awesome 👏
Thank you!
Thank you so much !! Nice !!!
I wanted to die a white cosplays wig in the color of a light brown with autumn high light can you tell me what color combo do I use thank you
Hello! I've put a link to the color formula's page on the RIT website, here: www.ritdye.com/color-formulas/
You can choose the exact brown shade you want, and RIT will tell you the color formula to use. It's the coolest!
Also, here's a link to a highlight cap at Sally's. I used this years ago when I wanted to add highlights to my hair. You put it on the wig head, use a crochet needle to pull hair through the holes where you want it, and then you can dye only the pieces of hair outside the cap. It will give you the highlights without too much drama. www.sallybeauty.com/brands/salon-care/highlighting-cap/SLNCAR101.html
I'm so glad I came across this video! It is the easiest to follow and very detailed. I have a blonde wig with dark roots I want to dye it but I want to keep my roots black. If I dye it will it change the color of my roots?
Depends on how dark the roots are
@@ladymonds4936 oh ok, thank you
@@deva19xx no problem
Dip the wig leaving the roots out of the dye. Pinch the root section in some tongs and swirl the hair in the hot dye water vs stirring it all. If you are a bit extra, perhaps drop the entire wig in the dye bath for the last 5 minutes to get a transition shade between the roots and dye. Good luck!
@@stephanieswtchks800 thank you 💖
I just noticed theirs two types of rit I got the original :( do you think it would still work ?
I doubt the original will work with a synthetic wig. I tried it and it didn't work for me. Thats why I was so excited when I found out that RIT Synthetic worked on my wig. I'm sure you can exchange it if you haven't opened it yet. That's my best advice - exchange it for the synthetic dye so you know it'll work. I hope you ordered it, though - stay safe out there 😷!!
So rite dye doesn’t bleed onto white clothing or anything does it?
I had to rinse it a thousand times
Do you have to avoid being caught in the rain with this method, or any other kind of transfer such as a hot humid day and a sweaty neck?
Just have to make sure you rinse it several several times so no residue is left
Could I dye my jet black synthetic wig to reddish brown color at all?
Hello! Unfortunately if your wig is already black, you won't be able to lift the color UNLESS it is a human hair wig and you use bleach. I wouldn't recommend trying that with a block wig because it is soooo much work (experience is a harsh teacher lol). You may need to hop onto Amazon if you are able and find a wig that is as close to the color you need, or find a white or blond synthetic wig to dye with synthetic RIT dye. I hope that helps!!! Let me know and I'll try to help :)
Did the dye color the pot? Did you use an old one?
It didn't at all. I did use an old pot, but I still use it to cook. The dye is non-toxic so I washed it really well with dish soap and then used vinegar just in case.
Does the color run when it gets wet?or is it permanently colored?
I'm so sorry I'm only now getting the notification for this!! No, my wig color has never run. I've been out in the rain, sweat in it, and used a flat iron on parts of it and no color deposit, whatsoever.
Bought an Arda wig for Rainbow Quarts 2.0 cosplay, but its Pearl Pink, not the lavender i need. Im going to try this with blue dye and hope for the best. Wish me luck.
Kalen Avery how did it go?
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It didn't stick as well as I wanted it to; it was kind of transparent , but I think that's partially because I had to transfer the boiling water to a separate bucket because I didn't want to ruin a good cooking pan with chemicals . But after going over it with a bit of lavender hair spray-in temporary dye, it seemed to get to the right shade
Will this stain the sink or pot that I use?
Not at all!
Beautiful! What wig base is this?
It's a lace front wig I ordered from Etsy. I hope that's the answer you were looking for LOL.
Will this work for 613 hair too
It will even now vibrantly if it's synthetic
How did you keep the color off the lace? Thanks.
Loving Life add Vaseline to the inside of the lace , so I heard
You know, I honestly didn't even think about the lace. It seems to not have taken the color so well so I think I got lucky. But I did put makeup on it before wearing.
For the first time ever, my synthetic wig won’t absorb the Rit DyeMore 😭
How did you untangle the wig?
Use fabric softener
Thank you for this video! I did a Sailor Neptune Cosplay a few years ago. I tried to dye a synthetic wig with ink colors from the craft store. It worked but it was very pastel and got on my costume and gloves 😬 I'm going to revamp it, fingers crossed 🤞 I'll add you on Instagram and share my pics when I do it! 🤗
Hello not sure if you will see my comment a year later lol but I bought RIT Dye but it does not say synthetic on the bottle, not sure if it will dye my synthetic wig, please help ! 😆
Purple Moon Cosplay thank you!!!
Charli Wade same here I just did that today I gotta get the right one 😭
NoApologies OO7 yes i was unaware that there is another type of dye lol
Did the color not tint the black roots of your wig whatsoever? I have a black wig that I was hoping to get some purple tinge onto for Sailor Mars.
Maybe a teeny bit, but not enough to make a huge difference. I would start with a lighter wig - it really is easier :)
How much dye should I add?
Until you get the perfect color, based on what is written?
Enough to reach the tone you want. I'm a bit heavy-handed, but if the wig is super short you won't want to use a whole bottle. Unless you do! LOL You want the color to be intense. If you want a pastel shade, you shouldn't leave it in as long.
Will it work on dark hair like a 1b to a ginger orange color?
No. Hair has to be lighter first
You would need the color remover from RID to lighten darker color hair, they suggest the same thing for lighting darker fabric...
Is there a way to bleach a black wig and able to turn it purple like natural hair? Kinda like adding more steps before this video
not really, bleach and other strong cleaners like it melt thru plastic and will ruin ur wig. Getting a cheap white/lighter color and dyeing it from there is the only way to make it work. sorry
@@kjcoolperson8396 Thank you! And yes - the only way to safely dye a blind wig is if the wig is 100% human hair.
Thanks for tip.on dyeing curly wigs
I just finished a new video showing how RIT dye affects curly synthetic hair. If you're interested to see, the video drops this evening at 5:30! 💜
I dont see a difference in the wig color? Both purple??
hmmm... Well maybe it's a personal sight thing, but the one I received in the mail was definitely pink, and the resulting shade is purple. Either way I was very happy with the results that I saw in person. I'm sorry if the monitor or my camera doesn't allow you guys to see the difference, because there was a vast tonal difference in shade. I think if I used a green or blue dye, you would be able to see it better, but purple and pink are neighbors on the color wheel so it can be difficult to see the differences in the two shades depending on the warmth or coolness of the undertone. Thanks for watching, anyway.
I can tell that they are different colors idk wht ur talking about
Why wet it first?
@@purplemooncosplay2590
Makes sense
welp my first mistake was not using synthetic dye....
Me too!
same
It doesn't color with regular dye?
@@jayyshalese2549 No it doesnt work because the hair on the wig is fake and the regular dye is designed to go into human hair not synthetic fibers that the hair is made out of. Human hair is also alot more porous and easy to color.
@@jaecordell1380 is it the same for synthetic mixed with human hair???
What’s the difference 🤷🏻♀️
The original color was bright pink, and the resulting color was a purple-plum. Try adjusting your monitor or phone color settings if it's hard to see :)
its literally the same color afterwards
It's not the first had a more pink violet hue
You have idiotic eyes lol
It was a lot more purple in the after. And In am trying to dye a wig right this moment and this video saved my life!! So thank you PurpleMoon!!!
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I wasn’t ready for how it look on 😳🤢
Well that's not very nice.
My opinion 🤷🏾♀️
@@monenails7634 And we are all entitled to those opinions, sometimes unfortunately when we subject those who don't care to hear them. But I appreciate the view, all the same. I will admit, not every look is for every one; like pointy neon glittery nails, for example. Some like that kind of thing, and some don't.
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What's the point of making the wig look raggedy in the thumbnail as if you're completely transforming it. Disingenuous clickbait might get more views but less followers smh
@@purplemooncosplay2590 No duh I literally saw within the first 3 seconds that the wig looked WAY less raggedy, as I will so eloquently put it again, than the implied before and after of the thumbnail. Generally side by side images of something being transformed are a before and after of what it looked like originally and what it looked like after its transformed, you understand that, right? Like, girl, you know why you didnt just use a picture of what it looked like fresh out of the bag on the left and instead chose it looking incredibly messy to insinuate a transformation far greater than this video was. This is my alt account to call out sloppy bullshit from other creatives and make music playlists but Im sure you've seen my videos lmao
You act like she scammed you out of money...😩