How to Wash a Synthetic Wig | Step By Step Guide

Here's a step by step guide on how to wash your synthetic wigs for best results.
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TRANSCRIPT
1. De-tangle
Firstly, de-tangle your synthetic wig using either your fingers or a wire wig brush.
2. Shampoo Your Synthetic Wig
Once your wig is knot-free, squeeze synthetic wig shampoo into a bowl of lukewarm water and mix it in with your hands to ensure the solution has dissolved.
Then place the wig in the bowl and rub the shampoo into the crown of the wig and inside the wig cap. Let the wig soak in the water for a couple of minutes. You can also soak and wash your wig in a sink following the same techniques.
3. Rinse Away the Shampoo
Gently rinse the product off of your synthetic wig by running it under the tap. To encourage the solution to come off, use your fingers to manoeuvre the hairs so that the water reaches all parts of the wig.
Once, rinsed we suggest holding a towel under the wig to avoid water droplets. Then lay your wig on top of half the towel and dab it softly to encourage excess moisture to leave the wig and be absorbed by the towel.
4. Condition Your Synthetic Wig
Make sure you refill your bowl with clean lukewarm water before you begin the conditioning process. Once refilled, pour conditioner for synthetic wigs into the bowl and mix the water with your hands until the conditioner solution has dissolved. Once ready, put your wig into the bowl and rub the conditioner into the ends of the hair strands. Then, let the wig soak for a couple of minutes.
5. Rinse the Conditioner Off
Just like you did with the shampoo, return your wig to under the tap and allow the water to rinse off any remaining conditioner. The water tends to do most of the work, so you don’t have to fiddle with the wig itself too much.
6. Dry Your Synthetic Wig
Once rinsed, again dab your wig softly with the towel until it’s slightly drier and no longer dripping. With synthetic wigs, knots fall out as they dry so there’s no need to brush through them. Now you can leave it to dry naturally, making sure it stays out of direct sunlight to avoid damage.
We find by using a suction wig clamp holder and a polystyrene styling head, or wig stand makes drying your wig much easier as it ensures the wig stays in one place and encourages it to dry back to its original style.

[@soseikiharagatatsu7859]

I watch this because I need to wash my wig for cosplay

[@emeraldcityan3506]

The washing part is good information but you should never dry your wig on a head block it will stretch the cap of the wig which will make it baggy over time and it will take much longer for the wig to dry. An open sided wig stand should be used.

[@glendaburton903]

You don’t need expensive shampoo. Synthetic wigs are not hair.

[@JosephsWigs]

Hi Glenda, we would recommend using a shampoo or conditioner that's suitable for fibre hair to maintain the quality. They don't have to be expensive, for example, our T-Range shampoo here: bit.ly/3KPxHBG and conditioner here: bit.ly/3KRqcdl

[@LHeminway]

I wondered about that. What about a very gentle shampoo you already own?

[@HeadRedShot]

@@LHeminway synthetic wig shampoos are made specifically for synthetic wigs. they are more expensive but you dont want to risk damaging a wig that costs hundreds of dollars

[@Jaydove2387]

Commenting so I can find this video in the future after I have enough money to afford the shampoo.

[@kiyokumabear]

You can use clothing detergent and fabric softener instead.

[@Thepathof77]

@@kiyokumabearbut then your head smells like your clothes just stronger

[@stacieharris]

I'm gonna use liquid hand soap since its antimicrobial

[@patiencepaintsil3050]

Great

[@margaretgould1521]

would have been nice to have a substitute to the shampoo, as most wouldn't have that brand on hand.

[@Prettyungsteppa]

Thank youu!

[@heaven370]

United States. I would like purchase?

[@JosephsWigs]

Hi Carolina, yes you can purchase from the United States. Visit our website here - www.josephs-wigs.com

[@nunyabizz3518]

Ur not going to comb out the tangles as it dries?

[@JosephsWigs]

Hi, you don't need to comb synthetic wigs out after washing as they dry and return to their original shape naturally.

[@FaithSx07]

You're not suppose to brush wigs while they're wet.. brush the wig before you wash it

[@JanelleHorton-so7pt]

what if i use regular shampoo and conditioner

[@JosephsWigs]

To avoid damaging your wig, we always recommend using wig care products that are free from sulfates. Not all regular hair products are safe for wigs and cause damage, however, you can find products that are OK to use, just make sure to choose ones that'll keep your wig in good condition!

[@ginay8800]

I was told at the wig shop you can use Dawn dish soap.

[@PineGeri]

How do you get rid of excessive wig shine? Do you add baking soda to the wash?

[@JosephsWigs]

Hi Geri, washing your wig with wig shampoo would be the best way to reduce the shine but in turn could reduce the life of the wig as it’ll dry out quicker! Best wishes, Stuart.

[@115dancingqueen]

Hmm..dry shampoo

[@asiajackson7007]

U can also use dry shampoo or even dry deodorant