How To Make a Human Hair Wig Soft Again

Do you have a human hair wig that feels dry and tired? Is managing your natural hair wigs becoming tricky? This common issue arises because natural oils from the scalp do not reach wigs made of human hair weave. The quality of your wig and care significantly impacts its lifespan, but deterioration over time is inevitable.

Are my hair wigs ruined?

If your wig is tangled and matted, it can be frustrating to deal with, but this issue is common and unavoidable. Educating customers about why this happens is crucial.

Why is my human hair wig dry and tangled?

Several factors contribute to this:

• Poor hair quality
• Lack of natural oils
• Exposure to hard water, sun, chlorine, and seawater

All these factors affect hair quality by drying it out and making it more prone to tangling.

How do I make human hair wigs soft again?

Regardless of quality, brand, or origin, human hair wigs for black women can be revived with proper care to restore manageability and appearance.

Items Needed:

• Oil
• Moisturizing Conditioner
• Shampoo
• Comb
• Deep Conditioner
• Shower cap
• Thermal protector spray
• Hairdryer
• Brush
• Flat iron or hair curler
• Scarf

If your lace wigs look tired, follow these steps to rejuvenate them:

Step 1: Pre Wash

Condition the virgin hair weave with natural oil or moisturizing conditioner, leaving it on under a shower cap for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Wash your Wig

Use a moisturizing shampoo to wash the wig, carefully cleaning between tracks with fingers and rinsing thoroughly.

Step 3: Moisturize your Wig

Apply moisturizing conditioner from scalp to tips, leaving it on for a few minutes before rinsing and detangling.

Step 4: Condition your Wig

Apply deep conditioner, leave it on under a shower cap, then rinse thoroughly and gently comb out excess water.

Apply moisturizing product and thermal protector, then air dry briefly.

Step 5: Dry your Wig

Blow-dry with low heat using a comb, then style with a flat iron or curler.

Step 6: Protect your Wig

Wrap hair with a silk scarf at night to prevent drying.

Video Tutorial:

Watch a video tutorial on caring for human hair wigs, including shampooing, conditioning, and drying:

Proper care can extend the lifespan of human hair wigs, keeping them looking new and manageable.

How to Care for Your Human Hair Wig:

Washing and Conditioning:

• Rinse with cool to lukewarm water.
• Apply mild shampoo, gently comb through, and rinse.
• Apply conditioner, avoiding the scalp, and rinse thoroughly.

Preventing Tangles:

• Brush daily with a small amount of oil to maintain smoothness.