How to Dye a Synthetic Wig

Synthetic wigs are made from thin plastic fibers like nylon or rayon. These fibers do not have pores, so they don't absorb dye the way natural hair does. Many wig owners use permanent markers to change the color of their wigs instead of expensive dyes made specifically for synthetic hair.

Things You'll Need:

• Permanent markers


• Wig stand


• Wig


• Paper

1. Buy permanent markers in the shade you desire. The markers should have a sharp tip.


2. Put the synthetic wig on a wig stand. Color a few of the bottom strands with the permanent markers to ensure you like the shade. This technique works best on light-colored wigs because it is much easier to darken the hair than it is to lighten it.


3. Color the roots of the synthetic hair with the permanent marker until you achieve the desired shade. The roots of the synthetic hair should be darker than the ends because this is the case with natural hair.


4. Remove the wig from the wig stand, and select a group of 25 strands of hair. Lay the group of hair on top of a blank sheet of paper so you can see the exact color of the hair.


5. Place the tip of the marker against the group of hair near the roots. Move the marker toward the ends of the hair. Continue marking the group of hair until it is the desired shade.


6. Select another group of 25 strands and color it with the marker. Repeat this step until the entire wig is the desired color. A short wig will require about five hours to complete.