A wig is a great way to achieve a day-to-day look or complete a costume.You should store your wig in a dry location to make sure it stays in good condition.Storage your wig properly will keep it looking fresh, longer, even if you are using a synthetic wig, a styled heat-resistant wig or a human hair wig.If you bag or box your wigs, you won't have to worry about them getting damaged over time.
Step 1: If you have worn your wig many times, you should clean it.
It is easy for sweat and dirt to accumulate on a wig.Depending on how often you wear the wig, you should wash and condition it once every 10 to 15 times.The wig has a soft and natural look.If you feel like you need your wig more, you can wash it more frequently.Use your best judgement on when to wash it.
Step 2: Follow the instructions on the bottles.
Depending on the type of products you use, the washing instructions for your wig can be very different.Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer so you don't damage your wig.Only use products that are specially designed for synthetic or human hair wigs, and only wash the wig with water.Cold water won't remove the dirt or hair products, while hot water can damage the color and weaken the fibers.Wigs can be purchased in person at wigs stores or online at large retailers.
Step 3: To dry your wig, place it on a towel over a flat surface.
You want your wig to be dry before you store it.mold can grow on your wig if it is sealed.Don't hang, blow dry, or put the wig in the sun as it can stretch the cap and damage the fibers.
Step 4: Start at the ends of your wig.
Wigs can be damaged or even broken by small knots or tangles left for long periods of time.Take a comb and smooth out the wig.Start by combing the ends of the wig.The wig will not be shed.If your wig is made of human hair, spray it with a conditioning spray.The hair will be soft and silky.Let the conditioning spray dry on the wig before storing it.
Step 5: Your wig should be folded from ear to ear.
When you go to store your wig, this will help.When the wig has short or medium hair, folding it works best.If your wig is too short to fold, you can turn it inside out.If you have a long wig, braid the ends into 2 or 4 sections before storing it.The long fibers will be less likely to tangle.
Step 6: Place a hairnet on the wig.
If the wig you are storing has curly, wavy, or manicured layers, then you will want to keep that style intact.If you place a hairnet on the wig, it will encourage the style to stay in place.If you have a synthetic wig that is not heat- resistant, this is important.It will be hard to fix the style of the wig if it is not heat- resistant.Make sure to pick the right wig size because hairnets come in different sizes.You don't want to put a wig into a hairnet.Pick out the size using your best judgement.
Step 7: The wig can be put in a plastic storage bin.
If you have one wig or a couple of wigs that need to be stored, this is a great option.You can stack cheap plastic containers in your closet from a local store.A wig box is where the more expensive wigs are packaged.If this is the case, the wig should be returned to the box it was in.Don't store your wigs in cardboard boxes.The cardboard will absorb the humid air and make your wig grow mold.
Step 8: The wig can be put into a bag for storage.
If you have a lot of wigs, bagging them will help you save space and keep your wigs safe.If you want to remove the air from the bag, flatten it.Don't shove the bag around.The wig can get tangled if the bag is mishandled.A large container or an over-the-door shoe rack can be used to organize wigs.If you need to travel with your wig, bagging it is the best way to store it.If you travel frequently, you should invest in a custom wig box and a folding wig stand to make sure your wig holds up over time.
Step 9: There is a description tag on the outside of the bag.
If you are storing multiple wigs, it is more important that the container or bag is transparent.You want to be able to see the wig quickly without having to open the container or bag.If you plan to wear the wig frequently, you might want to keep a record of the number of times you have worn it.When it's time to wash the wig, you need to know how many times you wore it.
Step 10: wigs can be purchased in a local craft or costume store.
It is possible to find affordable versions with online retailers.Most of the wig stands will be made of metal or Styrofoam, while plastic wigs are usually made out of plastic or metal.Pick a stand that matches your preferences, no matter what material it is.Store wigs of different lengths with different sized wig stands.The wig stands that have long necks are meant to hold wigs with medium and long hair.Placing a short-haired wig on a wig stand with a long neck can cause the stand to be off balanced.
Step 11: You should put the wig on a wig stand or mannequin head.
Even though a wig stand or mannequin head will take up a lot of room, it is worth having at least one to store the wig you use most often.This is a great option for wigs that have a lot of volume, like afros or mohawks.Your wig's style and shape will be maintained by either of these stands.If you don't wear a wig at least a couple of times a week, this might not be the storage option for you.The wig will be exposed to dust and possibly sunlight when it is on a stand.The wig might be damaged over time if it isn't used frequently.
Step 12: It is easy to store the wig on a wig hanger.
If you don't have a shelf room for a wig stand or mannequin head, then you might want to consider using a hair accessory.You can hang a wig on objects that are not designed for wigs with a cap-like base and long hook attached.The cap of the wig can be stretched by objects.
Step 13: The storage area should be dry and out of the sun.
The color of your wig will be dull by the sun and heat and the hair fibers will fall out.Store the wig in a dry area to make it last longer.The closet is one of the best places to keep a wig.The wig will not mold or fade because of the dark, cool air.