There are so many ways to style a wig.You can braid it, put it up in a ponytail, or wear it down.Although a wig gives you the freedom to style it anyway you please, the actual styling process is a little different than styling your natural hair.You can easily create beautiful styles with a few tricks and products designed for wigs.
Step 1: You should do your initial styling on a foam head.
The freedom to work on the style from every angle will come from the styling of the wig white on a foam head.You can get a foam head for $5 from a wig store or beauty supply store.
Step 2: The synthetic wigs have a brush on them.
Instead of using your regular hair bush, get a made of steel one.Use it to brush the wig hair, starting at the ends and working your way to the roots.The fibers will wake up if the wig is brushed.
Step 3: Don't use any styling products.
Synthetic wigs aren't made to last very long.The wig can get even worse if you use styling products.Don't use any products on synthetic hair.
Step 4: Use steam instead of heat.
Synthetic fibers will be ruined by heat tools.You can use steam to get rid of the kinks.If you wear synthetic wigs, you should invest in a handheld steamer, like the ones used to get wrinkling out of clothing.If you want to add curls to the wig, put the hair in foam rollers and then use the steamer.Remove the rollers when the wig is cool and dry.
Step 5: You can bleach the knots or lace on your wig.
Bleaching the knots and lace helps them blend into the color of your hair by removing the black dots.In a bowl, mix equal parts bleach and developer.The wig should be turned inside out.The bleach comes with a brush that you can use to apply it to the lace and knots.After 15 minutes, rinse the wig out upside down.To stop the chemical process, wash the wig immediately.The wig needs to be condition to prevent it from getting dried out.Allow the wig to air dry.The black dots on the lace can be seen if the knots are bleached.Bleaching the knots is not limited to lighter skin tones.Any skin tone can be Bleached.
Step 6: The wig has lace on it.
If the lace doesn't blend in with your hair, you can use concealer to color it.Put a small amount of a concealer onto a sponge to match your skin tone.The sponge can be used to blend the concealer into the lace front.
Step 7: Only human hair wigs can be styled with heat styling tools.
It's okay to use heat styling tools on real human hair.You can style your hair with a flat iron or curling iron.Use a low heat setting and only style dry hair so that you don't damage the wig.The wig can be straightened by taking a 1 inch section of hair and running a flat iron from the root to the tip.Continue until you have straightened all of the hair on the wig.Curl the wig with a 1 inch section of hair in the middle between the roots and tips.Wrap the bottom section of hair around the wand.Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.When all of the hair has been curled, repeat on each section.
Step 8: If you want, style the wig in an updo.
If you want to keep the hair up, you can put it up in a ponytail or bun.To make a side ponytail, create a deep part, then brush all of the hair to one side.Wrap all of the hair around the ponytail holder.A high ponytail can be created by gathering the hair into a knot.Then, tie all of the hair together.The bun can be secured with a ponytail holder.The wig should look natural at the nape of your neck.
Step 9: The wig needs to be trimmed.
It is a good idea to trim the hair on your synthetic wig if you did not buy a wig made specifically for a character.At the point where you want to cut the hair, hold a 1 inch section between your index and thumb.Take a pair of shears and trim the hair.Continue until all the hair has been trimmed.It's a good idea to cut off small portions of hair at a time.Synthetic wigs come with blunt cuts, so trimming the hair can give it a more natural appearance.You could cut your hair.
Step 10: Curls or volume can be added using gentle heat styling.
It is okay to use minimal heat on a wig that won't be used often.To add volume, use a round brush and a blow dryer.If you want to get waves, put the wig into the microwave for 30 seconds.If there are metal clips on the wig, don't put it in the microwave.
Step 11: There is excess shine from the wig.
Synthetic wigs can have an unnatural shine.Dry shampoo can dull the shine a bit.You can spray all of the wig.Then, use a brush to brush the wig.It is easy to do this step when the wig is on a foam head.
Step 12: Before putting on a wig, you should braid your hair.
Cornrow braids stay close to your head, so you won't see a "bump" under your wig.If you want to keep the wig in place, you can use bobby pins to attach it to the braids.If you want to hide your natural hair, you could wear a wig cap.If you have short hair, you don't have to worry about styling it before putting on a wig.
Step 13: Make sure your wig is secured with a chin strap.
Wigs move when you try to brush them.A chin strap will keep the wig in place as you style it.Attach the chin strap to either side of the wig and make sure it's under your chin.There are chin straps for $3 to $5 online or at a wig store.
Step 14: The wig should be secured with an elastic band or bobby pins.
The way you secure the wig depends on how long you plan to wear it.Attach the wig to your hair with bobby pins if you plan to wear it for a short period of time.An elastic band can be put around your head to hold the wig in place.Some wigs have clips inside of them that can be used to secure them to your hair.Attaching a wig with tape or glue may cause an allergic reaction or damage your hair.If you want to try these methods, you should see a professional.It is possible to sew the wig into your hair.