7 Mistakes To Avoid The Next Time You Wash Your Wig

Many new wig owners make the same common mistakes while washing their wigs, like the wrong water temperature or products. Don't let that be you! 

It's essential to wash your wig regularly to stay in good shape for as long as possible. Washing a wig might seem straightforward at first – it's pretty much like washing your hair, right? Not quite. 

There are some similarities, but washing a wig requires a unique approach.

Many new wig owners make the same common mistakes while washing their wigs, like the wrong water temperature or products. Don't let that be you! 

Here are 7 common wig-washing mistakes to avoid.

1. Not Detangling First

Like natural hair, your wig must be carefully detangled from root to tip before shampooing to avoid hair loss or damage. Use a wide-toothed comb, start at the ends, and then work your way upward.

2. Using Hot Water

Always use cool or cold water to rinse your wigs, not hot water. Hot water can damage the fibers of your wig – not a good idea!

3. "Scrubbing" the Wig

Similarly, you don't ever want to "scrub" your wig. It's too delicate for that! Be gentle and don't risk the damage.

4. Skipping Conditioner

Your wig needs conditioner to keep it soft, moisturized, and shiny. A good option is a conditioning spray, which nourishes the fibers without weighing them down. If your wig is synthetic, it's a good idea to use products made of synthetic fibers to make your wig last as long as possible.

The hair may become loose if you apply conditioner on or near the wig cap. Instead, focus on the mid-shaft and ends of the hair.

5. Brushing or Combing While Wet

You are brushing or combing your hair while wet is natural to make detangling easier for many women. But for wigs, it's a no-no. It can cause the hair to break, stretch, or frizz. You can comb through the product using your fingers, but you should wait until your wig is 100% dry before reaching for a brush or comb.

6. Blow Drying

Using blow dryers and heat on a human hair wig is safe. For synthetic wigs, though, you can destroy your wig by melting the fibers. Instead of a blow-dryer, hang your wig on a wig stand to air dry after gently blotting it with a towel.

7. Not Washing Often Enough

Lastly, it's essential to wash your wig roughly every 10 or 15 years if it's synthetic. However, this is a general rule of thumb. Depending on how many styling products you use, you can wash them more or less often. You'll allow it to last longer by caring for your wig regularly.

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