How to Curl Synthetic Wigs

If your favorite synthetic wig has lost its va-va-voom volume, just add a few curls to its synthetic strands. But don’t reach for a curling iron or some hot rollers, as these heated beauty tools may burn and melt the fabricated wig fibers beyond repair. With some expert guidance and a few simple old-school beauty tricks, you'll be ready to create big, beautiful curls in whatever wig you want to wear.

Items you will need

  • Wide-tooth comb
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Large towel
  • Canvas wig head
  • Setting lotion
  • Rat-tail comb
  • Plastic rollers
  • Duck-bill clips or bobby pins
  • Hooded dryer (optional)

Detangle the Wig in the Cold Water

Fill a medium-sized bowl with two to three cups of cold water and one teaspoon of shampoo. Swirl the water with your hands to create a soapy mixture.Place the wig into the water. Gently swirl the wig around with your hands to allow the soap and water to clean the synthetic fibers. To prevent the fibers from matting or creating knots in the wig, do not stretch or pull the wig or rub the hair against itself. Using a circular motion, twirl the wig for one to two minutes.Hold the wig under a stream of cold water, gently rinsing out the soap from the fibers.Drain the water from the basin. Fill the basin with cold water and one teaspoon of conditioner. Repeat the swishing and swirling steps to condition the synthetic hair. Rinse the hair under a stream of cold water .