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How to fix a frizzy human hair wig?Updated 18 days ago

Human hair wig tend to get dry and frizzy because the hair cannot absorb the natural oils and hydration that our biological hair can.  The best thing that you can do to fix fix a frizzy human hair wig is an overnight deep conditioner treatment on the hair. 

PRODUCTS NEEDED

  1. Deep conditioning mask like: 
    • Redken All Soft mask
    • Redken Extreme mask
    • Olaplex 4 in 1 - This mask is ideal for human hair wigs because it is a highly concentrated 4-in-1 reparative mask that adds shine & body while providing intense moisture & smoothness.
  2. Ziplock bag
  3. Hair dryer
  4. Petite rubber mannequin head - aka home base, this mannequin is petite, so it won't stretch out your wig; the rubber base allows you to easily secure your wig in place with wig pins, and the hairline outline will help you "set" your wig to maintain the "dome-like" shape of the head.
  5. Wig Brush - The Flexible design of this brush will help you quickly and gently brush your wig without pulling on the hair and knots, which can cause shedding.
  6. Wig Setting Brush | Teasing Brush - This unique boar/nylon teasing brush will help you easily redirect the knots/hair on the wig, making it the ultimate wig tool for your weekly wash.

HOW TO FIX A FRIZZY YOUR HUMAN HAIR WIG | STEP BY STEP

Be gentle, like you're washing a baby. Excessive pulling on the hair can cause the knots to loosen and the hair to shed.
  1. Brush your wig
    • Using your wig brush, brush the wig out. This is important because hair is 75% more elastic when it is wet, which means the hair ends can easily break or worse shed due to excessive pulling on the knots so the less "brushing" we do during the wash the better
  2. Flip your wig inside out
    • Water is heavy and the pressure can cause the hair to invert, meaning the hair comes inside the wig cap, early which can be itchy and makes it hard for the wig hair to sit flat against the head
  3. Apply Shampoo
    • Keep in mind, that human hair wigs don't get dirty in the traditional sense; every little shampoo is needed to keep the wig clean and smelling fresh.
    • Holding the wig, rinse the wig in lukewarm water, and turn off the water. Massage 2-3 dollops of shampoo to your hands and then apply it to the wig hair and wig cap using gentle downward motions. This is important because you don't want the hair to get knotted. Rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water.
    • If your wig has silicone inside the cap, apply extra water and shampoo to the "hair side" of the cap, as the shampoo and watch cannot get to the hair side of the cap.
  4. Apply Deep Conditioner Mask
    • Hold the top of the wig with one hand. Starting halfway up the wig, apply the mask to the hair then place the wig inside the plastic ziplock bag
  5. Sweat The Hair
    • Using your hair dryer's hot setting, blow the hot air over the plastic bag for 4-5 minutes. Basically, you are opening the cuticle which will allow the moisturizing elements of the mask to be absorbed into the hair.
  6. Let It Rest Overnight
    • After 4-5 minutes of heat, turn off your hair dryer and leave the wig in the ziplock bag overnight. This allows the hair to slowly cool, which slowly closes the cuticle. 
  7. AM Rinse the hair 
    • In the morning, simply rinse the hair. 
  8. Wrap Wig in A Towel
    • Gentle wrap the wig in a towel and massage it in downward motions for about one minute.
  9. Place Wig On Mannequin
    • Place the wig on a rubber petite mannequin head, and allow it to air-dry for about 45-60 mins. This is important because wet hair is 75% more elastic so if you brush the wig when it is wet it can cause the knots to loosen and shed.
  10. Set Your Wig
    • Using your wig pins, secure the wig to the mannequin then wig brush. Gently brush the hair starting on the ends and working your way to the top. Then put your wig on to set your part. Using a teasing brush, redirect the knots in the direction that you want the hair to go. You must take your time to make sure the wig looks the way you want it to. If there is a bump or if the lace front is tucked under, that is how the hair will dry and you will have to rewash your wig. Let the hair air-dry overnight.
  11. Air dry and then prep your wig
    • Encelia Hair human hair wigs air dry straight and smooth so all you have to do is apply 2 to 3 drops of argan oil to the ends of the hair then brush the oil through the hair using your wig brush.
If you own a human hair wig from Encelia and you're having trouble, or if you have products at home that you aren't sure about, we would be happy to help advise you. Chat with us or email us at [email protected].
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