Wigs give you the luxury of taking a break from your own hair. Waking up in the morning and throwing a wig on, not worrying about combing or styling hair is a win for so many of us.
Why Do We Detangle
Gotten home and gone straight to bed without taking your wig off? This is a sure way to cause tangles in your hair.
Friction by lying on your couch, bed, or even your office chair will lead to your hair rubbing against furniture. This will lead to frizz and matt up.
Maybe it is a wig you took off and threw in your closet ages ago and now you want to revive it.
No matter how cheap or expensive your wig is, tangles are always inevitable. However, lower-grade quality hair is more likely to knot up and tangle and frizz in comparison to high-grade quality. Additionally, good quality wigs are made of better materials thus softer and more times than not easier to detangle. Longer wigs are more prone to frizzing and tangling.
Over styling especially if your wig is wavy or curly will likely lead to more tangles. Sometimes it can be avoiding to detangle regularly to preserve the style longer than it needs to be kept. Damage from over styling, heat or not being gentle can cause the hair to easily tangle.
All in all, it is important to note that tangles are inevitable even if you have the straightest wig. With time and wear from your wig, the hair fibers that are a component of your wig are prone to tangle.
Sweating and product build-up will eventually frizz and mat and tangle your wig.
THINGS YOU MAY NEED FOR DETANGLING YOUR WIG
Remember detangling your wig is extremely important in determining the upkeep of its quality and the longevity of the wig. Do not rush the process. Detangle your wig on a day you are not in a rush. Patience is key here! BE GENTLE! Take your time, no matter how matted the wig is. Treat it as you would your own hair.
Depending on how much detangling is needed, it is always advisable to take off your wig before you detangle it.
Tools
Detangling combs – Use a wig brush. Most suppliers provide a wig brush or you can purchase a wig brush from where you bought your wig. Wig brushes are designed to effectively detangle wigs. If you do not have a wig brush, a paddle brush can work. A wide-tooth comb is also really effective in slowly combing out big tangles.
Wig stand- To rightly place your wig so you can easily tackle it.
Clips- To help separate what you have already detangled versus what needs to be detangled.
Heating tools- Depending on the final style you want to achieve with your detangled wig. A heating tool of your choice will come in handy.
Scissors- To trim any knots or unmanageable tangles. Should be used as a last resort.
Detangling Products
This helps soften your matted and dry wig making the detangling process a breeze.
Detangling wig spray- These are specifically used to detangle wigs. If not available use a detangling conditioner for this.
Oil-This can help soften the hair fibers to allow better detangling.
Shampoo and conditioner-Washing and conditioning routine is part of the detangling phase to ensure your wig is shiny luscious and tangle-free.
Fabric softener– This can sometimes be used for your extremely matted synthetic wigs.
HOW TO DETANGLE YOUR SYNTHETIC WIGS
Step 1: Run your wig under warm water. This will allow any dirt, product, or build-up slowly to loosen the tangles. Place wig on your wig stand.
Step 2: Spray the detangle wig spray, wig conditioner ,or a softening rinse out conditioner.
Step 3: Use your tool of choice. Whether it be a wig brush or wide-tooth comb and begin detangling the wig. Start from the tip of your hair and work your way up to the root.
Step 4: Shampoo and condition your wig. After cleansing, conditioning is the perfect time to give your wig a mild detangle.
Step 5: Rinse your hair and pat dry.
Step 6: Style the wig to your desire.
Fabric softener
Soak the wig in a diluted fabric conditioner for 20-40 minutes. Detangle the wig when wet before rinsing and continue with step 4 above.
HOW TO DETANGLE YOUR HUMAN HAIR WIG
Step 1: Put your wig on a wig stand and spray it generously with warm water. This will start to loosen up tangles and product build up or any dirt residue.
Step 2: Apply your detangler or conditioner of choice all over the wig.
Step 3: Before you get to the detangling tools, start with your fingers. Your fingers are tremendously effective at being gentle and feeling where the tangles are, so you can gently separate and tangle the hair. You can also use the search method; going through looking specifically for tangles in with wig with your fingers. By the time you reach out for your wig brush or comb it will likely cause less damage and more manageable.
Step 4: Condition your wig and detangle it a bit more now that is more malleable.
Step 5: Rinse out and let it air dry.
Step 6: Style it to your desire.
- WAYS TO DECREASE TANGLES IN YOUR HAIR
- Scarf it – To avoid your wig rubbing on your furniture at home or even when you are too tired to take it off at night. Satin scarfs are great are retaining the moisture in your hair, preserve your style, and also protect the wig from fiction.
- Store wig- Always store your wig, either on a wig stand or in the package the wig came in. Use the mesh net that comes with the wig. It helps preserve and keep the wig tangle-free.
- Trim- Do not be afraid to use the scissors when you see a knot or a damaged hair strand on your wig.