Hair brushes & combs for wigs

What combs and brushes to use for a synthetic wig?

A wig will require a brush just to remove any knots and tangles to keep your hair looking in top condition.

Synthetic hair is weaker when wet, so never use a brush as this would break wet hair. Always use a wide tooth-comb after washing.
Always start from the ends and work your way up in sections to remove tangles.

What Hair-Tools to use? metal? loop? plastic?

To care for a synthetic wig without causing frizz or shedding, you must avoid regular human hairbrushes, like a nylon bristle brush. Nylon will only cause static.

Instead, use a wide-tooth comb with smooth, rounded teeth to safely glide through the strands and release daily tangles.

For overall styling, opt for a specialised loop brush, which features looped bristles that won’t catch on the wig cap or snag the delicate synthetic fibres.

Alternatively, a wire-bristle wig brush is excellent for preventing static and friction.

The Tangle Teezer has The Ultimate Styler Hairbrush designed for wigs. If you are using a standard detangler, opt for this version. Its teeth are 30% softer than the original model, which drastically minimizes the tension and pulling that stretches out synthetic hair fibres.

Caring for curly styles

If you are maintaining a curly synthetic wig, skip the brushes entirely and rely on a wide-tooth pick comb or simply use your fingers to gently separate and fluff the curls.

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