How to wash a synthetic wig
Aftercare is essential for maintaining your Lush Wig. We want you to maintain its lifespan which is on average for a synthetic wig 4-6 months.
what you will need
A tangle teezer style brush or wide tooth comb
Note: never use a nylon bristle brush, as this material will break synthetic hair and cause static.
A bowl of warm water.
Note: never use boiling water as the intense heat can take out its style (like curls or waves) and weaken the wig fibers.
A wig shampoo
Note: an alternative to these specialist types; is a baby shampoo as they are mild.
Conditioner or leave in conditioner.
Cold water for final rinse
A towel
Note: microfiber towels or a tea towel size for shorter styles are excellent for absorption.
Wig stand (optional)
Method
First detangle the wig.
Fill the bowl with warm water and add a 50p size of shampoo to water, give it a swoosh.
Place your wig in the water, leave for 5 mins to soak and let the shampoo do its thing.
Use gentle squeezes but ever rub the hair in a scrubbing fashion as this will just damage the wig.
Rinse the wig with cold water, ensuring all shampoo suds are gone.
Conditioning
A wig conditioner can be applied to the hair, to keep it soft and supple and help with detangling.
Apply a 50p size of conditioner and work through the hair.
Rinse with cold water to remove the product.
leave-in conditioner
A leave-in conditioner can be sprayed onto the hair and combed through. It can also work wonders for de-tangling your wig in-between washes.
My preferred method is to hold a tangle teezer type brush and spray the conditioner holding the bottle about 20cm away, and then brush the product through the hair.
Drying
To dry the wig, squeeze out excess water and wrap in a towel, pressing down gently to absorb the water. Use a fresh towel if needed.
Note: never wring out water as this will cause damage.
Put your wig onto a wig stand and leave to dry, or if you don’t have one; leave on the towel to dry flat.
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