Curly synthetic wigs are a fashionable approach to “change” a hairdo, and it will not take you more than a half an hour to create it. Synthetic hair on the other hand has a disadvantage of getting entangled often especially when it is in a curly form. For anyone who has worked with knots and tangles, you will agree that sometimes managing your curly wig can be a heck of an experience. If the proper approach and equipment are used, it is possible to easily and without stress learn how to untangle a curly synthetic wig.
This post will describe the most effective techniques for untangling curly synthetic wigs and maintaining their bounciness, shiny appearance and tangle-free nature. We will also explain how to maintain it so that you would not have to detangle it quite as often. Ok, let us look at how to wash synthetic curly hair and keep loose.
What You’ll Need:
Before we start, gather these essential tools for detangling your curly synthetic wig:
- Wide-tooth comb
- Wig brush or acrylic synthetic wig brush
- Conditioner to wash your hair with, if you decide to let it air dry or a fabric softener if you are to use a dryer.
- Spray bottle with water
- Wig stand, or mannequin head
- Towel
Step-by-Step Guide to Detangle a Curly Synthetic Wig
1. Set Up Your Wig on a Stand
The first thing you have to do when removing tangles in your curly synthetic wig is to make sure that it is on a wig stand or a mannequin head. This assists in holding the wig firm as one tends to it and avoids the entanglement of the wig any further. If you don’t have a stand, you can lay the wig flat on the towel but a stand is recommended as it resembles how the wig will look on your head.
2. Dampen the Hair
Because detangling is difficult when the synthetic hair is dry, this ought to be done when wet to prevent breakage, bulk and fuzz. A spray bottle with plain tap water is also helpful in making sure that the wig is wet with a light spritz so as not to drown in water. It means that you don’t need the wig to be too wet but only damp to remove the tangles and knots.
Optional, but if additional slippery feeling is wanted, a bit of leave-in conditioner or fabric softener may be added to the water in the spray bottle. This will enable the fibers to become more flexible and thus making the task of untangling the fibers easier.
3. Gently Separate Larger Tangles by Hand
As a first step, avoid getting into contact with a brush or comb, instead, use your hands to remove some massive tangles. Curly synthetic wigs create small tight knots, and if you begin brushing them immediately you may only end up damaging the fibers. Ease through the large knots with your fingers, apply gentle force while doing this.
In case of dealing with persisting tangles, wet hair a little or apply more of your leave-in conditioner solution and then carry on detangling strand by strand. Patience is key here.
4. Use a Wide-Tooth Comb
After you are done with big tangles, it’s high time to make use of a wide-tooth comb. Combed from the tips towards roots and should start at the tips of the hair. This helps avoid unnecessary twisting and rolling thus allowing the curls to stay intact.
It will be wise to handle with a lot of care at this stage so as not to damage the synthetic fibers. Curly wigs are especially vulnerable to potential damage coming from brushing, so you have to be patient, and brush in small portions.
5. Brush Out the Curls
After rubbing, use the wig brush or the synthetic wig brush in detangling the remaining part of the wig. It should be realized that pulling through the synthetic curly hair is the main way of making the hair tangle and therefore pulling should be done gently in order to avoid it happening. Treat the curls gently and be very careful, while sweeping across the hair length, using short circular motions. Pulling hair up from the tips will also not cause harm that is why it is advisable to start pulling from the tips moving up.
When brushing curly synthetic hair it becomes flat and at times when brushing, the curls may reduce in intensity. If this happens you may scrunch the hair using your hands after having rinsed it on with water or the leave-in conditioner mixture to regain the curls.
6. Let the Wig Air Dry
Once your curly synthetic wig is well detangled, let it dry on the wigs stand that was provided when purchasing the wig. Do not do any blow drying as any heat is very damaging to synthetic fiber. In case you find out that your wig is still wet after the detangling process, then it is advisable to let it dry for some time longer like the whole night.
Tips for Maintaining a Curly Synthetic Wig
For those of you who do own a curly synthetic wig, it is equally important to keep your wig tangle free so as to avoid being stuck in a situation where you have to untangle it all over again. Here are some tips to keep your curly synthetic wig looking its best:
1. Store Properly
It is advised that the curly synthetic wig should be left to dry on a wig stand or in a silk bag since this will save it from unnecessary tangling. Do not just throw it in some drawer or closet so that it can entangle with other items in the process.
2. Use a Detangling Spray
Some synthetic wigs, especially those that are curly, should be taken through detangling spray or leave-in conditioner from time to time. It is advisable to first spray the wig and then when dressing it, additionally it’s good to spray it again as this acts as a way of detangling the fibers.
3. Avoid Over-Brushing
Curly wigs should not be brushed daily because this will lead to loss of the curly wig’s texture and the wig becoming frizzy. You should only brush a wig when it has some serious tangle issues; otherwise, you should always finger-detangle the wig.
4. Avoid Heat
In general, any synthetic wigs cannot take much heat. Normal heat may also be fatal to the synthetic wigs because heat has the ability to melt synthetic fibers. If you require restyling the wig, then use wig friendly goodies and always scrunch rather than rubbing the curls.
5. Wash Regularly
It is recommended to wash your curly synthetic wig after every 8 – 10 uses to make it fresh and free from tangle. Use a wig safe shampoo and conditioner, you should wash your wig only when necessary, and never use a blowdryer to dry it.
Final Thoughts
Learning how to remove tangles from a curly synthetic wig is something that will prove convenient financially as well as time-wise since it will help you do it yourself. As shown here, it is easy to repair any wig to its intended look through the right tools, practice and applying the above steps. So, the rule of the thumb is that the early bird catches no worms, meaning, it’s always advisable to prevent early tangling of your synthetic curly wig than curing after some few days when they have already occurred.
Whether it’s just to understand how to detangle synthetic curly hair or if you are searching for a solution to maintain it, you will find these tips useful as they will make your wigs look bouncy and beautiful!
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