Can I Use Woolite to Wash My Synthetic Wigs?

Since woolite keeps your delicate clothes bright, soft & prevents from the washing related damage, you are thinking to treat your synthetic wig using the same, right? It is true that synthetic wigs are fiber, like those of your delicate clothing, but we are sure you would not like your wig to look-like sweaters & jerseys. Would you?

Woolite is actually a liquid laundry detergent that is used to wash everyday dirt from clothes whilst keeping the colors intact, fibers still soft & weave properly knitted. Synthetic wigs however need more meticulous care & gentle handling. Synthetic wigs should only be treated through prescribed ways using only those products that are specially formulated to wash them.

Woolite turns synthetic wigs fuzzy; therefore it should be avoided on wigs. In order to keep your synthetic wigs look new and conditioned, prepare this DIY synthetic wig conditioner using equal proportions of water & fabric softener. This conditioner keeps the wigs soft and prevents it from developing tangles.

To increase the life of your synthetic hair wigs, wash your wigs like a pro using only wig compliant products. 

DIY Softening Conditioner for Synthetic Hair Wigs: Keep your Wig New for a Year

Synthetic hair wigs are financially friendly and economical. Due to the low cost, synthetic wigs are preferable over human hair wigs. Also, it is easier to maintain synthetic hair wigs. You can keep your synthetic wigs new, soft & shining for a year by the simple & cheap DIY synthetic wig conditioner.

Synthetic wigs tend to lose shape & style after quite some uses because of static electricity or cling. The negative ions accumulate on to the synthetic fibers most frequently in dry environments. Since the synthetic hair wigs have no moisture like human hair these negatively charged ions may cause tangles in the fibers.

Though there are wig care products, shampoos and conditioners specially formulated for synthetic wigs; you can try this DIY softening conditioner to give your synthetic hair wig an extra oomph. This conditioner softens the synthetic fibers and introduce a shine to your wig without weighing the fibers down.

To prepare the conditioner you need fabric softener & water in equal quantities- EQUAL. Mix them in a spray bottle & shake it. Now spray this conditioner lightly at your wig and let it air-dry overnight.

Things to Remember:

• Do not try to comb or brush synthetic hair wigs whilst they are wet as it may cause shedding of fibers.
• Use only cold water for synthetic hair wigs
• Start spraying process by placing the wig in the skin to avoid messy & slippery floor later on
• Blot the wig lightly in towel to drench the wig off of extra water

This DIY synthetic hair wig conditioner keeps the fibers soft & shiny. This conditioner is good for both straight & curly hair wigs. The conditioner keep the curls intact.

Share your own tips and tricks on how to keep the synthetic wigs safe& new for long.

Disclaimer: This post is based on a user’s personal experience and it does not necessarily reflect the endorsement of Uniqso.

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