Straighten a Frizzy Wig
Uh oh! Your wig looks like something that your cat just coughed up and you were going to wear it today! Then, when you try brushing it, it just gets bigger and frizzier! Don't panic! There are some ways you can help groom your frizzy wig.
Steps
- Place the wig on a mannequin head (put in on a cooperating family member, on your knee, or on something else if you don't have a mannequin head).
- Using a wide-toothed comb, gently brush out the wig, trying to get out as many tangles as possible. Be careful though, brushing it too much will make it look like it's been electrocuted.
- Spray a minimal amount of detangling spray onto a small section of the wig and gently brush it through with the comb. Continue this until you have worked your way all the way around the wig.
- Gently brush out the wig using a natural bristle brush (this will help to make the hair look soft and shiny).
- Now bring out the straightener (if your straightener has a temperature control option, then use it on a lower temperature if your wig is made of synthetic hair. If you set it too high, it will melt). Clip up the top layer of the hair and slowly straighten sections of the bottom layer, brushing gently every now and then.
- Remove the clip from the wig, letting down the top layer. Now straighten the top layer,using the same method as the bottom layer.
- Gently brush out the wig with the natural bristle brush and put it on.
- Finished.
Tips
- Treat the wig as you would your own hair!
- Do not over brush the wig, or else the results will be disastrous!
- Don't use too many products on the wig. If you do, then it will look greasy and weighed down.
Warnings
- If you are not gentle when combing or brushing, you may break the fibres in the hair and essentially ruin the wig.
- Never use any product with alcohol on your wig.
Things You'll Need
- A wig
- A mannequin head (or family member, etc.)
- A wide-toothed comb
- Detangling spray
- A natural bristle brush
- A straightener
