How to Use Regular Conditioners on a Synthetic Wig

Synthetic hair pieces such as wigs are created using synthetic fibers and plastic. A wig shouldn’t be worn more than 10 times without being washed. When washing a wig, you have to remember that wigs can’t withstand excessive amounts of heat and should be rinsed under cool water. You can use regular shampoo for detangling as well.

Things that you will need:

• Towel


• Wig stand


• Sink


• Shampoo


• Wig comb


• Conditioner

Instructions:

1. Use or purchase a wig stand to place the wig upon. The best type of wig stand to use is an open-style wig stand. Using a Styrofoam wig stand can get messy once you start to shampoo and condition the wig. The stand will prevent the stretching out of the wig.


2. Brush or comb the wig to remove kinks and tangles. Start combing at the tip of the wig and slowly moving closer to the roots.


3. Run the water from the sink at a low pressure. While keeping the wig facing upright, put the wig under the water and allow the wig to get completely wet.


4. Squeeze a dime-size drop of shampoo into your hand and rub your hands together. Use your fingers to spread the shampoo throughout the fibers of the wig. Rinse all of the shampoo out.


5. Do the same thing with the conditioner and run your fingers through the hair to detangle. The conditioner should be left on the hair for five minutes. Rinse the conditioner out of the hair.


6. Place the wig on a towel to release the water from the wig. The wig should be left on a wig stand for a few hours for it to dry completely.