DIY Wig Tutorial: How to Curl a Synthetic Wig without Destroying It?

The wig before being tested for curling

Synthetic wigs that are heat resistant can be curled or straightened, easily; if the precautions are observed. Using the same iron you imply for straightening human hair , a synthetic wig can be beautifully curled. All you need to do is to be careful about the heat settings. Synthetic wigs can also be curled using hot water.

Curling a synthetic wig using boiled water is the safest method; as it does not melt down or fuse the plastic fibers. Generally, this method is used when you don't want your wig to keep the desired style for long. Synthetic wig curled this way is prone to lose the bounce and style comparatively quickly than the curling done by straightening iron. 

Check out the complete tutorial on curling a synthetic wig using boiling water

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Things to Consider while Styling Synthetic Hair Wigs: Curling & Ironing Synthetic Wigs

Wigs made from 100% heat-resistant synthetic fiber can be safely styled using heating tools, yet concerns should be paid at the time of styling synthetic wigs. Synthetic wigs keep the memory of style, wave, curl & volume until you heat-treat it. Therefore, think twice before making your mind for styling synthetic wigs.

5 Things to Consider when Styling Synthetic Wigs

1. Brush your synthetic wig gently using wig brush to remove any teasing or tangles.
2. Do not heat your synthetic wig for a prolonged period of time. If you have temperature control styling tools; you are more likely to get a fruit-full result.
3. When curling synthetic wigs, hold on to it till few seconds until you get a baked-in curl. Let your curls cool down for 60 seconds before swishing through it for further styling.
4. When straightening, treat an inch of a hair flick at a time. Do not run your iron more than twice on the same flick to prevent it from being lack-lustrous.
5. Styling and use of heat-friendly tools may make your synthetic wig look dry or frizzy. To keep it new; treat it, using this DIY synthetic wig softener.

Synthetic hair wigs made from 100% heat resistant fiber give you an extra oomph over natural hair. Moreover, when you are cracked up with the same style for over the ages; you have liberty to go crazy with new styles by employing synthetic wigs in routine.