De-frizzing synthetic wigs

Typically, I find with longer styles of synthetic wigs, the ends suffer from ‘fibre friction’ as a result of constantly being in contact with your clothing. They tangle easily so a bit of care is needed. One of the best things that I find are the sprays that have been specifically designed for use with synthetic hair. You simply apply this on the ends and brush with a wig brush and leave to dry. Easy!
A sneaky tip that I use  . . . I use a hand held steamer to smooth out the ends. Put the wig on a wig stand and secure with pins. Use a wide-tooth comb and run through the ends and hold the steamer above and glide down until you see the hair smooth out.

Added security

Although wigs are secure and can be adjusted to tighten or loosen it, I like mine to feel really tight on my head, like a vice. To achieve this effect, I use hair grips on either side just slightly above the ear tabs and a further two at the nape just inside the adjusters. I know then for sure nothing is going to shift it!

Cutting and Trimming your Wig

Having your wig trimmed to suit your face is a way to get the exact look you want. In my experience, I find that my fringes are almost always too long so I always end up trimming them myself! As for the rest of the wig, if you want to cut it then go slowly and use thinning shears or a razor to remove any bulk and you’ll get a more natural look and the ends of the hair won’t be as blunt as when cut with scissors. However, don’t try this is you’re not confident as I have ruined wigs in the past because I’ve cut too much. I now have a stylist who comes to my house to cut the hair itself, but I am still okay with cutting the fringe myself.

When your wig first arrives

So, your new wig has arrived. You take it out of the box, carefully remove the net and undo the attached string and label. Now what?
After following the advice on how to put on your wig, you will find you have to do a little adjusting – this is particularly the case if the wig has a longer fringe, which you may want to part to one side or another.
This is what I do . . .
Press the top of the wig, on your hairline, with your warm fingers. This helps the wig to ‘mould’ to your skin. Press for as long as needed and work around to the tab area too. If you find the fringe keeps falling into your face, take an amount between your thumb and forefinger and turn it, holding for a few seconds as you go. I call this ‘crisp and turn’ because you can generally feel a ‘crisping’ of the hair. Keep going until the hair appears to hold in place. You can use wig hair-spray as well if you want extra hold. I have also learned that a little heat from the hairdryer helps to style the wig. Using the low heat setting, blast some air into the front or the crown whilst gently moving the hair with your fingers. If your wig has lots of permatease, you can (very lightly) use the hairdryer to flatten it at the crown area, using a little spritz of cold water and your hand to gently pat it down. But remember that heat and fibre wigs do not mix well, so be very careful using it on the synthetic wig as it could damage it.

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I hope these tips help you out and remember, if you have any to pass on to the other readers then please leave your comments below. I am sure we all appreciate them.
Lila
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