Most wig-wearers eventually find themselves asking how to tame flyaway wig hair or even why their wig has flyaways in the first place. Flyaways on a wig can come from the threading process and may be exacerbated by static electricity, dryness or frizz. The ways to deal with these annoying hairs vary depending on what type of wig you wear, but we assure you that our top tips below include something for everyone!
How You Can Tame Flyaways on a Wig
Have a look at our guide to different wig types to better understand which tips will work best for your wig to keep you looking your best and feeling confident!

1. Washing Your Wig
When attempting to tame flyaways on a wig, sometimes the simplest answer is the most effective. Washing your wig with the right products can refresh it and help with retaining its style. Once you’ve finished washing, make sure you comb the wig rather than brushing it and wait until it is dry or very nearly to do so. We love Gisela Mayer’s Wig Shampoo to really revitalise your wig and keep it smooth.
2. Using the Right Products
Using products designed for wigs will help you flatten your flyaways with the added benefits of providing a gorgeous scent and extra shine. We recommend this Anti-Static Spray from Ellen Wille, which helps protect the fibres and tame flyaway synthetic hair and human hair wigs against everyday environmental factors. Or, with summer coming up fast, try this Revitalize Spray by Henry Margu with UV protection for your wig (this one should only be used with human hair wigs, not synthetic). Both of these are designed for use on wigs, so you don’t have to worry about doing any damage to the fibres.
3. Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets – ‘Customer Tip’
This tip was sent to us from one of our customers – ‘I find that dryer sheets can be used to tame flyaways on a wig when it is caused by static electricity. I always seem to have some of these sheets at home! All I do is slowly rub a sheet in the same direction that the hair falls, and voila! No more pesky flyaways and bonus… my wig smells fresh – ideal for those last-minute panics as you’re trying to leave the house’.


4. Clear Mascara – ‘Customer Tip’
Another customer tip that has been sent in to us – ‘If you need something to tame flyaway wig hair on the go, I find that clear mascara is portable, affordable and very easy to use to keep those flyaways flat – and, of course, very effective. It also works wonderfully for taming baby hairs. The spooly (or mascara wand) is perfect for catching every stray hair. For best results, all you have to do is wipe off any excess product from the spooly and use it to smooth down your hairs in the direction you’d like them to sit. Leave to dry for a minute or so, and you’re ready to go’!
5. Using Heat – ‘High Skill Level’ required
Heat is one way to get rid of flyaways, but you shouldn’t use it to tame flyaway synthetic hair unless you’re sure that the wig is heat-resistant. Even then, it is important to continue to exercise caution and only use low heat to avoid any damage to your wig. If you choose to go down this route, try putting your hairdryer on a very low setting and gently moving it over the stray hairs or using a straightener (again, on a low setting) to carefully smooth them down.
The easier method – try the hot hands method – rub your hands together to create heat and then carefully press your hands down your wig to flatten flyaways and minimise unwanted volume. This method works best to tame flyaway synthetic hair rather than human hair.
We hope you’ve found something here to help you tame your flyaway wig hairs and keep your wig looking amazing! If you’ve found any of your own tips and tricks, we would love to hear them; drop us a comment below or get in touch on any of our social media platforms. Want to make sure you’re looking after your wig correctly? Check out our care guides for synthetic and human hair wigs.
Thanks for the article. I usually snip off hairs that are standing 6 inches on end when I look in the mirror before going out! I’ve also just spent 20 minutes snipping off the frazzled and fried synthetic fibres that happen every time I wash my wigs no matter how carefully I follow the instructions. Does no one else have this problem? They even arrive new with curly wurly fried fibres to snip out. I’ve been wearing wigs for 30 years and this never used to happen. The fibres seems far more fragile these days even with good brands.