If you’re dressing up as a ghost, witch, or any other character, then Halloween wigs will enhance your outfit. Unfortunately, most of them are made from synthetic fibers and only used thrice or more, making them easily tangled and messy after two uses. But if you’ve just taken your wig out from the box storage to find it resembling more of a net rather than hair pieces that can be worn? You should not be worried about that since it is easier to detangle Halloween wigs than you think. To even the wildest Halloween wig, you need only the right equipment and patience.
This article will give instructions on how you can untangle a Halloween wig plus some tips on how to make it look more beautiful for special occasions.
Why Do Halloween Wigs Tangle?
Before describing ways of taming a Halloween wig, we need to know why these costumes become entangled quite often. Synthetic fibers used in making many Halloween wigs are intended for low quality; hence, they do not behave like real hair. Moving attachment causes lumps and mats when they lie in each other’s arms. Moreover, when wigs are left out on tables or bars overnight after intoxication, they easily get tangled up by the wind and generate mats from the absolute lack of movement as well as wind.
What You’ll Need to Untangle a Halloween Wig
Before beginning your task, ensure you have these items:
- A wide-toothed comb or wig brush: This is the best option to separate synthetic wigs’ fibers without breaking them. Do not use normal brushes, as they tend to worsen tangles.
- Wig detangler spray or fabric conditioner: You may opt for a wig-specific detangler spray or mix water and some fabric conditioner if you don’t have one on hand. By doing this, you aid in loosening up any knots and smoothing out the strands.
- A spray bottle filled with water: Lightly dampening the wig can help loosen tangles. Avoid soaking the wig entirely.
- Patience: Untangling a wig can take time; therefore, do so slowly so as not to damage fibers.
Step-by-Step Guide on How To Untangle A Halloween Wig
- Prepare Your Wig Lay the wig flat on a clean surface that is smooth if you have no specific stand. Do not work on it while it’s still on your head since this only makes tangles worse than what they are.
- Dampen the Wig Lightly mist the wig with water using your spray bottle. You don’t want to get too wet – just enough dampness to loosen those fibers. A small amount of softener in there will help as well; there’s no problem about that at all.
- Spray Detangler or Fabric Softener Solution As soon as you have dampened the wig, mist it with wig detangling mix or just mix fabric softener solution in water then shake well before misting gently over strands, coating them slightly so that they become more easily recumbent without dragging anything down harder than necessary. Be careful not to make it slimy by oversaturating though!
- Start from the Bottom Gently comb the wig’s ends and start from the very bottom working your way up the roots. This is important because this way you remove the small tangles first, before they become big knots in the wig which can be hard to deal with.
- Work in Sections Divide the wig into small sections to make it easier moving forward. As you work, use clips to keep the rest of the hair out of your way. Concentrate on one section at a time and repeat dampening and detangling as necessary.
- Be Gentle Since wig fibers are much more delicate than natural hair, be gentle while combing through them. If there’s a particularly stubborn knot, use your fingers first, before continuing with the combing process. This will prevent pulling out any strands or causing damage that may be irreversible.
- Rinse and Air-Dry After untangling all knots in the whole wig, rinse it lightly using cool water to remove any remaining detangler or softener found on cloth materials. Do not wring or twist it as this can only lead to more tangles but gently pat dry with a towel instead, then place it on a stand for total air drying.
How To Tame A Halloween Wig
After detangling your wig, you might find that it’s still a bit wild or frizzy. Follow these additional steps to help tame a Halloween wig:
- Use a Wig-Specific Serum: To maintain smoothness and avoid further knots for your wig, apply a leave-in conditioner or serum made particularly for wigs. The purpose of these products is to cover synthetic fiber, hence making it less prone to knots and frizzes. Use it very little; otherwise, excess will weigh down the whole thing.
- Trim Excess Frizz: If there are some frizzy ends in your Halloween wig, you may want to use scissors to cut off the most terrible parts of frizz. As a result, the wig will appear more freshened up and polished.
- Steer Clear of Heat: Most Halloween wigs are not heat resistant, meaning that unless it clearly says that such a wig is heat-safe on its packaging, avoid using flat iron, curling iron, or hair dryer as well. However, if heat-safe, then you can tame flyaways through using low settings.
- Properly Store the Wig: After Halloween has passed, do not just dump your wig into any drawer! For proper maintenance, place it inside a wig bag or hang it onto a stand so that it does not get tangled while being kept away. In case there isn’t any stand at home, you may keep it in its pack or wrap it with tissue paper.
Conclusion
Just a bit of time, alongside proper techniques, would guarantee that one learns how to detangle his/her Halloween wig effortlessly and make it look new to you for the next costume party. With the right maintenance, time, and equipment at hand, dressing up in spooking outfits would require no effort if old wigs were not properly taken care of. Happy Halloween!
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