ROOTING a wig using a Copic marker- how to create darker roots on a synthetic wig
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2020
- Here is another video where I use a marker to completely change the wig with lowlights:
• How to change the colo...
There are many ways to root a wig. Root touchup spray, root touch up powder, furniture touch up markers, copic markers.... each has their pros and cons. In this video I show you how to root a wig using a copic marker. Thank you to a wig sister in a Facebook group who first told me about this particular marker.
Here is the video I did about a year ago showing this with furniture markers: • How to add darker root...
This is the marker I used in the color Dark Bark*: amzn.to/36th4ov
These are the furniture markers* I have used and like: amzn.to/2SrLF1X
Here is the root touch up powder* I like: amzn.to/2MHN0NI
#rooting #copicmarker
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I wish I would have found your video first. I am here because I just tried the ‘magic’ root spray and I can’t agree with you more about what you said about it.
I know I can wash it out, but it’s a new wig and I don’t want to put it through the stress before I even wore it! The root spray as you said, coats it, sits on top of the hair. You’ve got to do it lightly, but even at that, it’s more like someone sprayed a fine mist of mud on your wig. It’s gunky and even if you comb it through, it stays gunky. The bottle says it dries in 1 minute but it’s been nearly 20 and if you touch it, there is brown gunk on your fingers and anywhere the wig touches your hairline because I needed to ‘root’ the hairline to make it realistic. It’s a mess! I really do not like it at all. I tried to wet wipe it off. I guess I’ll see how it looks in the morning. YUCK! YUCK! YUCK! to the ‘magic’ root spray. The only plus I see to it is it can behave like hair gel and give you some texture or lift if you want it there.
Anyway, I have copic markers and yes, knowing their properties, I bet it does work much better with synthetic fibers. Wish I would’ve seen your video first! Would’ve saved me a lot of $$$. $10 for 2 ounces of gunk root spray. I hope my wig isn’t harmed by it or by getting it off of it. 😤😫☹️
Thank you for sharing your wig knowledge. 🙏🏻
I'm so sorry you are going through this. A lot of people use and recommend root spray.... just goes to show that we all have different preferences. I wonder if ALL root spray does that? What brand did you use. I'm doing some product testing and might do a test of a bunch and then share a video on my results.
@@heywigsister So, I just got a Jon Renau FS27 and I figured it would be too blonde for me, and it is. I used L'Oreal Root Spray in medium brown yesterday. As far as looks go, it looks OK and I will wear it out before I wash it. But it has made my wig feel yucky on top and it is very dull. I realize I am being overly critical. I am going to go to Lowe's today and check out furniture markers. I want to do this so I can see them in person and not try to order a Copic online. I have another new wig, Estetica R30/28/26 that I just got in and I will try the marker on it. As I am new to this and only have 4 full wigs and 1 hat wig..........I think this is a lesson to me to order more within my comfort zone. Shaded Peach, I'm looking at you, lol!
I did this to my wig, which I use daily. I think the fringe was not looking very natural so I darkened the fringe. It came out wonderful with Copic marker, I used both E49 and E59. Thank you Denise, you are a Treasure
Thanks Denise. Your hair looks fantastic!
Thank you so much!
Oh great idea! I must say, you are very brave when it comes to trying different things with your wigs! Thank you so much my brave friend 😍
Well, I'm curious, that's for sure! Plus, now that I have all my sisters here, I feel like I am on a mission to figure out cool things to do with wigs to help make this a less difficult and expensive experience for everyone.
Looks great! Thanks for the tutorial!
You bet!
Great Infro! Love your videos!
Thank you so much, Wyvona!! :)
Wonderful! I have a couple I would love to root but have been afraid to try it. This looks easy and did a very nice job.
What I really like about this one is that the color is subtle and you can start out very light and minimal so that you can barely see it.
Great tip Denise thanks 😘 💞
You bet!
Thanks Denise, great advice, I let my granddaughter used furniture marker on one of my extra wigs. She used brown, but when I washed it turn blue and purple. It actually looks kind of cool! Great tips!
I have hear that from someone else... that didn't happen to my Girl Mono in Hot Hazelnut Mix so I wonder if it depends on what markers, and what wig (because fibers could be different)?
Hi Denise, LOVE your videos, they help me so much even though I have been wearing wigs for 40 yrs since I was a teenager. I am 62 now , my question is where do you see your wigs? Im on a fixed budget and would love to be able to get a mono wig someday. Thanks, Tina
Hi, great video, thank you so much. Do you know if the copic marker would work on a Heat Resistant Synthetic wig as well?
I really wanted to know how to do this 😊 THANK YOU
YAY! I'm glad it was helpful. :)
This is great! Thanks.
Thanks, Marlene!
Thanks soooooo much!!!! I've been wanting to root a couple of my wigs and was afraid of the root touch-up sprays. I'm so clumsy and thought i'd go all over the place. This is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing! xoxo Marlene
Marlene Fab & Glam Over 50 Same!
Yay!!
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Nice demo. I haven’t really found a rooted wig I like so far....roots always seem too dark for me. I’m working on my unrooted wigs using the Joan Rivers powder. Best results I’ve found for blonds. It gives contrast without going all the way to brown. If I can find a good shade, I’ll definitely try the pens. Thanks for the info!
I might try the Joan Rivers stuff and see how I like that as well... I agree that rooting can be very dark on some wigs for sure. Have a great weekend!
Will the copic markers change colour if I apply some steam to the wig?
(I´ve heard that some root covers can go green when the wig is steamed or even just washed)
👍🏻 Awesome! 👍🏻
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This video is so helpful. I'm debating between estetica ck rooted and r8/26. I like the roots on ck but hate the chunky blonde highlights for my colouring. The other colour has much subtler highlights but is a lighter brown base. I'm thinking now of making its roots darker and scattering some long strands of dark throughout from crown to tips. Thanks to your video I think I'm nearly there!
Hi, Melanie! I'm trying to go through some older comments that I must have missed and was wondering if you have tried using a marker yet and how it went?
@@heywigsister yes it went really well I posted on a, wig group on Facebook showing before and after. It went from far too blonde, to mid to dark brown. I used dark Bark and Dark Brown. Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing Denise!
You bet, Brenda! HEY- you are using your whole name and you have a picture on your thumbnail! WOO HOO!
@@heywigsister I don't know how that happened! Lol!
@@Brandi62 Did you update your Google profile? Because I think you're Google or Gmail profile is what feeds the RUclips one. At one point I wanted to change mine to have the name Hey wig Sister in it but then my whole Google profile would need to change which I did not want to do.
@@heywigsister I don't think so. Who knows! It is my picture from Google though.
Hi,I like this better then the grey away spray that I have used. Thanks
You bet! I just don't like sprays... never have.
I just rooted a wig yesterday because it had so much blonde and copper on top that it looked fake on me. It was Lexi from Statements (TWC), only paid $30 for her because of their closeout sale. Didn't feel like I had much to lose by practicing on her. She turned out great! I also bought the furniture markers, per your suggestion, and what an even better buy (I think it was a 6 or 7 pack at HDepot for about $6).
Also wanted to pass along a tip about steamers. I debated long and hard about what to buy and almost gave in to buying Jr's steamer because of the concentrator nozzle but I didn't want to buy one where it continually steams out. So, I bought the Bissell Steamshot that came with a lot of attachments..one being a small concentrator nozzle. Not only was this half the cost of JR's, I can also clean areas of my house making this a double WIN. On Amazon, it was $39. Has button to press for when you want steam or not. LOVE it!
I LOVE the tip about the steamer! I am going to link it it my videos that show steaming so people will know about it, THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I love your wig. Where did u buy it?
Will any alcohol Copic type marker work?
I've used the L'Oreal Root Touch-Up spray to root a couple of my blonde wigs and it worked very well, but I agree with you that it leaves a sticky residue on the fibers which I don't like. Even after washing I find it's still there. I've tried furniture markers and found the 'browns' are too reddish for my blonde wigs. The copic marker was the best by far. Thanks for your helpful video! :) ~~Mavis~~
YES! That is why my "finn" project where I tried to root a blonde finn didn't work.... it was a weird reddish color that I did not like. I'm so glad I discovered these even though they are more expensive.
You are right, root spray does coat the fibres (of course I discovered after you said it) but I had to darken a lot a blonde wig (I do NOT do blonde) so the result for now is fine 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
I'm so glad it worked! Even though it may not be ideal I am glad for the options.
Great tip Denise! I need this in my life! Thank you so much. I’m gonna get me some right away. What color would you suggest for a really light ash blonde?
Oh gosh, I don't know as I just discovered them... but Let's Get Wiggy with it just responded and it sounds like she knows quite a bit about these markers, find her comment here (I pinned it to the top of all the comments) and reply to her with this question so she will see it and maybe she can recommend a color. :)
Denise Sheets thanks Denise, I’ll look into the other brand as well. ♥️
I swear by this method. I just tried it yesterday and hoping when I do wash it, it doesnt look crazy lol
It shouldn't look too bad after washing... you may need to retouch it up as it will fade a little, but that's all that should happen... I just bought some COLORED markers to try to add some pops or pink or other colors to some blonde wigs... stay tuned for that!
Hi Denise - Your wigs coordinate with your eye color so well! I have a question on using furniture markers. I bought an "as is" wig for a great price that didn't have the packaging. The owner of the wig store looked up the wig and indicated it was a human hair wig. I have extensions that are human hair, and this wig doesn't feel quite as soft, but does feel better than some synthetic wigs (maybe it's a combo of human and synthetic?) I'd like to try the furniture marker and thought I could start with an underpiece to see what happens and how the hair takes the marker. Any other advice? I love the wig and don't want to mess it up, but really do want some lowlights. Thank you!
I really don't think that human hair will hold the color like synthetic does. I do not believe you will ruin it so there is no harm in trying, but I would be surprised if it take the color.... if I had any bio hair I would test it on myself, lol.
@@heywigsister Thank you!
I use the really wide KOPIC markers and I use bark too they are permanent and I have been doing it for years. I am looking for a lighter brown to do my lighter blond wigs if you find one let me know in this comment. The wider one I use is even wider than the wide end of that one you have. I like them because I do the roots on the whole wig so it really looks natural because our hair grows out all over not just at the part. It takes so much time off using the wide one.
I was hoping there was an even wider one... this one isn't wide enough. If I find a lighter one I will definitely share it!
Can I use a light colored Copic marker on a basic cap part? I want to make the part look like my scalp so my basic cap wigs doesnt look wiggy
I haven't tried it personally... I have never had success in making darker fibers look LIGHTER with markers, only able to make them look darker.
Is there any way to lighten the roots on a synthetic wig?
Actually, I just watched a video where the person used Root Touch up Spray in a blonde, and it seemed to work a little bit.... I'll have to get some and try it and then share it if it does. Here is the video I watched: ruclips.net/video/P6g4zuTD0Pc/видео.html
Thanks for the video! Two questions: 1) Can you use copic on a human hair wig? 2) Do the markers make the hair smell terrible?
I doubt you can use on a Human Hair wig, actual hair is very porous vs the synthetic fiber of a synthetic wig. And I don't notice any smell at all from the marker.
Does it have a chemical odor? I am sensitive to chemical smells. Thank you!
I do not notice one... but I am not sensitive so keep that in mind.... it is not strong enough for me to detect.
what happens if it rains? does this stuff then melt off?
Nope!! I have washed other wigs that I used furniture markers on and it does turn the water dark and seems to fade a little on the fibers, but it does not fully come off and it takes soaking it in water for that to happen. I did this on a girl mono wig (I linked that video in the description) and I would sometimes spray her with water to scrunchy the curls and it never dripped off at all.
Never heard of Estetica modified cap. What have they modified on it?
Cathy, Estetica doesn’t modify their caps, Denise knows how to modify her own caps. Their are LOTS of videos teaching us how to do this. Cysterwigs has a great one!!
@@terrycannon4079 she said that this is caramel kiss. M. And the m stands for modified cap.
I reached out to them and asked that question and they told me that the cap color has been modified but nothing on the fibers... so the hair color is the same, but the cap color is a bit different.
@@heywigsister thank you
@@heywigsister Thank you for finally get an answer on this!
Have you washed it yet? I think it's important to know if it will wash out before we try this.
Yes, I have washed many wigs that I have rooted. It does not fully wash out but it does fade.... I have done multiple rooting videos since this one and I believe I have mentioned it in those videos. If you are looking for a solution that DOES wash out then I would use root touch up spray or powder (not my favorite because of the coating it leaves on the fibers). I have even heard from wig sisters who use eye shadow to root wigs successfully.
I used this to root and covering up some platinum on my Ellen Wille Esprit wig and it completely washed out. I was hoping it would be more permanent, any suggestions on what to use?
Marker rather then spray. Marker is Best.
YES! I have been testing out the sprays lately as I prepare to do another video on modifying color and I really dislike how they coat the fibers. I think they make the feel terrible... but some might not mind and it is more temporary so there is that.