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Try These 8 Steps To Keep Synthetic Hair From Frizzing Yourself

Hair wigs have played an important role in the hair beauty industry, with two typically common types: human hair wigs and synthetic counterparts.

Each kind has its own pros and cons, but in general, the latter is more common for most users with a low budget. Since synthetic hair is inexpensive, you can buy more than one per time to try different styles before deciding which one matches you.

However, one of the most frequent complaints about synthetic hair wigs or extensions is frizzing.

So how to make synthetic hair look soft, smooth, and natural even after several uses? Don’t worry, this article will enlighten you with some knowledge about frizzy synthetic hair and how to get rid of it.

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Why do synthetic wigs get frizzy?

Over time, the synthetic hair will lose its shape and style by contacting with the surroundings.

Moreover, since it is composed of plastic fibers, it doesn’t contain any natural oil and moisture like human hair. As a result, synthetic wigs are likely to become drier after several uses, making it easy to turn frizzy.

How do you fix frizzy synthetic hair?

Fortunately, you can defrizz synthetic hair with numerous methods that can be executed with ease. We’ll show you some typical ways to help you get rid of frizzy artificial hair right below.

Properly wash

Like natural hair, your synthetic hair also needs to be occasionally cleaned.

However, it will require a more gentle wash and dry. Use a suitable shampoo and conditioner to soak synthetic hair wigs and let it lie flat or hang up to naturally dry out.

Use a wide-tooth comb

A wide-tooth comb will be a staple in keeping the synthetic hair knotless. Gently and slowly brush the wig while you are not wearing it and start from the bottom way up to the top.

Trim the excess hair

The easiest way to remove the frizzy part out of your synthetic hair is cutting it.

You better ask for the help of a hairstylist to maintain the form of the wig.

Use heated hairdressing equipment

It will be a risk to let your synthetic hair expose to the direct heat because it can melt the plastic.

However, when you can control the temperature from the flat iron by starting with the coolest setting, it will become very useful to get the frizzy hair out and straighten it

What can you put on synthetic hair to make it soft?

Remember that a proper care will bring back the shine and softness that the synthetic hair previously possessed. Additionally, there are some things you can put on your wig to make it softer when it becomes stiff over time.

Specialized hair products

Your regular shampoo and conditioner won’t work on synthetic hair. So you should find a beauty store that typically provides synthetic hair products. These will help your artificial wig soft and smooth.

Check out: The 15 best shampoos and conditioners for synthetic wigs

Fabric softener

You might surprise how this laundry item works on your synthetic hair. It helps soften synthetic hair wig, which is actually composed of plastic fibers.

Read more: The ways to put on a wig on long hair

How do you fix a synthetic wig with fabric softener?

Now you know that fabric softener can be a staple to revive your stiff synthetic hair. However, don’t overuse it because it can cause scalp irritation.

So let’s figure out how to use it in softening your wig in an appropriate way.

Things you’ll need:

  1. A large bowl or tub
  2. 0.5 cup of fabric softener
  3. Lukewarm or cool water

Instruction:

  1. Fill the bowl/tub with lukewarm or cool water
  2. Add 0.5 cup of fabric softener to the bowl/ tub and gently swirl the mixture
  3. Submerge your synthetic wig in the mixture
  4. Soak for at least 10 minutes to a couple of hours depending on how damaged the hair is
  5. Take the wig out and let it sit for five to 10 more minutes to absorb the liquid
  6. Rinse with cool water to remove excess fabric softener
  7. Gently squeeze the water out
  8. Hang the wig to let it naturally dry

Frizzy and stiff synthetic wigs are unavoidable, but you can totally fix it and get rid of it with a proper care.

Remember that synthetic hair will require a different hair care routine and specialized products. You should prep yourself a wide-tooth comb, heat air brush, and fabric softener, which are all helpful to maintain the synthetic hair’s appearance.

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