As wig technology advances synthetic wigs are becoming increasingly more desirable, enabling brands to create more stunning, versatile, and realistic synthetic styles. Top wig designers are showcasing their world-renowned synthetic wig collections made with the wig wearer’s needs and preferences in mind. However, as with every wig type, synthetic wigs need to be looked after to ensure you maintain the wig’s initial ‘Wow’ factor and achieve maximum comfort.
Answering All Your Questions About Synthetic Wigs
If you’re looking to purchase a synthetic wig or have unanswered questions, you’re in the right place. Here are the most commonly asked questions about synthetic wigs with the answers you’re looking for.
What Are Synthetic Wigs Made of?
Latest wig technology allows for synthetic wigs to be made to look and feel much like real human hair. Synthetic wigs are frequently made using man-made acrylic fibres or various types of plastics, including Acrylonitrile, Acrylic, Polyethylene-terephthalate, PVC, Silicone, Single-filament polyester, Silk and Vinyl, all of which simulate the true appearance of natural human hair. Some synthetic wigs can also be made using natural polymers and cellulose depending on the type of wig.
How Do You Style a Synthetic Wig?
Synthetic wigs are generally known for their more out-of-the-box, ready-to-wear looks that require little styling and maintenance, however, if you are looking to style your wig it’s vital to only use wig accessories designed specifically for synthetic wigs; avoid using any human hair wig products on synthetic wigs as these will make the fibre strands harder to style over time.
The Trendco holding spray for Synthetic Wigs is a fixing water-based spray excellent to encourage the wig to hold its style without build-up. In addition, you can also use any synthetic wig wire brush made for fibre strands to untangle and position the wig strands to suit your preference.
How to Curl a Synthetic Wig
Your synthetic wigs should avoid contact with heat as this can dry out the fibre strands and cause breakage. However, if you have a heat-friendly synthetic wig made using fibres that can withstand heated styling tools, you can attempt to curl your wig but in a delicate fashion. Unlike regular synthetic wigs, heat doesn’t damage the fibres on heat friendly synthetic wigs; for those who love to curl, straighten, and style their wig regularly these types of wigs may be best.
If you have a regular synthetic wig, rollers are your best bet as you avoid applying heat and can still achieve a pretty curl as well as style to your preference. When the wig is wet, place the rollers at the end of the hair and roll towards the base of the wig. Then allow the hair to fully dry before removing the rollers. To encourage the wig to hold without stiffness and add a natural-looking shine, apply specialist synthetic wig styling products to finish the look.
Can You Dye Synthetic Wigs?
If you’re looking to spice up your collection of synthetic wigs, we would not recommend dying your wigs as this can completely damage the wig fibres. To avoid impairment, we would recommend either buying a new synthetic wig altogether in the colour you’re looking for.
How to Look After Your Synthetic Wigs
We always recommend following the manufacturers’ recommendations that come with your synthetic wig to maximise its wearability and maintain its peak condition. Synthetic wig care sets include everything you need to ensure the wig is cared for in the best possible way. The T Range Synthetic Fibre Hair Aftercare Kit or the Ellen Wille Synthetic Wig Care Set both include synthetic fibre hair shampoo, synthetic fibre hair conditioner, a wig balm, a wig cap, wig stand and a wig brush.
Read our blog on how to care for your synthetic wigs with step-by-step instructions.
Speak to Joseph’s Wigs
We hope this blog has answered your questions however if you still have more, feel free to speak to Stuart or Claire from Joseph’s Wigs who will be more than happy to help with anything you want to know more about or need.
You might also find our blog on the difference between Human Hair and Synthetic Wigs useful.
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