Artificial wigs - rules for the use and care of curls

Overlay synthetic hair - a simple, fast and inexpensive option to mask any hairdo defects. Wigs help women to instantly change or try on an unusual image, experiment with the color of the strands. Such accessories are necessary for lovers of costume parties, photo sessions and cosplay.

What are wigs made of?

Materials for creating synthetic curls can be of several types:

1. Acrylic. Hair from this substance is thin, but unnaturally shiny and smooth, so they are used in the production of stage and masquerade wigs.
2. Vinyl. This material is similar in characteristics to acrylic. Artificial wigs from it, too, are not designed for everyday wear.
3. Nylon. Threads on the basis of the fiber represented are dense, perfectly smooth and shiny, like a fishing line. They are suitable for the manufacture of carnival products.
4. Wool of yak. Wigs made of artificial hair of this kind look natural, strong and well-shaped, they can be stacked and stained. Disadvantages - a specific harsh odor and the risk of an allergic reaction.
5. Kanekalon (kind of modacrylic fiber). Wigs from this substance are as much like natural strands. Shine is present, but moderate, as in healthy and well-groomed ringlets.

How to dress a wig?

Modern false hair is produced in 2 variations:

1. Grid basis. Strands are attached to a special cap, repeating the shape of the head, look like a finished hairstyle.
2. Tape. Long curls are sewn into a wide tissue cut, they are also called trusses.

Regardless of the type of product, the general technology at the initial stage of its use is approximately the same. How to dress a wig correctly:

1. Hair carefully and as smoothly as possible to comb, carefully to assemble, hiding the partings. If the curls are long, twist small bundles of them or braid thin braids, securely fix them on the head with invisible, flat hairpins, hairpins.
2. Treat the packing with degreasing mortar and fixing varnish, smooth it with your hands.
3. Wear a special cap under the artificial wigs. It should be flesh-colored, match the shade with your own skin and the foundation of the overhead strands. It is advisable to purchase a cap in the profile store, checking its hypoallergenicity and safety.
4. Fill the edges of the cap over the ears, make sure that it hides all its own lines of ringlets' growth.
5. Cut out fine hairs into the cover with a comb.

How to properly wear a wig on the grid?

High-quality synthetic strands are sewn on a thin "breathable" fabric with hypoallergenic properties, which mimics the shade and texture of the skin. For proper shrinkage and maximum tight fit of the head in artificial wigs, there are thin Velcro or clasps. They help to perfectly fit the product to the desired size and prevent it from slipping and shifting during socks.

Here's how to put on a wig on the grid:

1. Take the product with both hands, one to hold the center of the front, the second - the rear. Try on artificial hair.
2. Remove the wig, using Velcro, ribbons or fasteners to give it the right size so that it snaps to the head as tightly as possible and does not move.
3. Attach the accessory again, as described in the first paragraph.
4. Seat the product, especially neatly adjust it along the line of growth of your own hair behind the ears.
5. Hands give the desired look.

How to dress a wig without a mesh?

If synthetic curls are sewn to a wide elastic band, it is simply wrapped around the head and tied behind, like a bandanna. Own hair must be pre-combed, fixed and assembled under a special mesh cover. There are women's artificial wigs attached to the bandage with stitched ends. In this situation, the product is even easier to put on - like a hat. Externally, these overlays look nice and neat: loose hair, seized by a fabric rim along the growth line.

How to care for an artificial wig?

The appearance of the product in question, its durability and functionality depend on the observance of certain rules. Proper care for an artificial wig involves the purchase of special appliances and cosmetics - storage stands, brushes, shampoos and balms. Without these accessories, synthetic strands will quickly lose shape and shine, they will look cheap.

Here's how to care for a wig from artificial hair:

1. Regularly wash the product. It is recommended to perform this procedure once every 2-3 months. More often - only with noticeable impurities.
2. Keep the wig away from radiators and other warm surfaces on a special stand or blank. In the absence of such a device, you can put on an accessory on a glass jar. It is important that the curls do not crumple and not squeeze, because they may appear creases.
3. Eliminate hot styling, curling or straightening of synthetic curls. To give them a shape is allowed by means of a cold air flow.

How to wash a wig from artificial hair?

For proper washing of non-natural strands, it is advisable to buy special shampoos and balms. They carefully and thoroughly clean the fibers, but do not spoil them. Tips on how to wash an artificial wig:

1. Collect in a deep container of non-hot water up to 35 degrees, foaming shampoo in it.
2. Put the wig into the solution for 5-8 minutes.
3. Rinse out synthetic curls in cold water.
4. A little press the product, but do not twist it, get wet with a towel.
5. Put the wig on a disc or other device, dry naturally.

Useful nuances:

1. If artificial hair is highly electrified, after rinsing they can be held in a solution with a laundry conditioner. Then rinse the curls with clean water.
2. To eliminate excess gloss, it is recommended to treat the overlay with a solution of apple cider vinegar (15 ml per 1 l of water), then rinse the product.

How to comb an artificial wig?

The shaping of polymer strands is carried out when they completely dry out. Experts recommend that you do this with your fingers, especially if the curls are very confused, or with a comb with sparse teeth. Clear instructions how to comb a wig from synthetic hair, no. The best option is to process them from the ends and gradually move to the "roots" zone.

Can I paint an artificial wig?

If you want to change the color of the product, it is important to use suitable pigmenting agents. Conventional compounds for natural hair can ruin artificial wigs, because they contain ammonia, and other components aggressive for synthetics. Suitable options are aniline dyes and pigment mixtures for batik. They are safe for the lining, and for their own curls and scalp, the process of changing colors is the same as when processing fabrics. Before coloring a wig from artificial hair, it is necessary to wash it well and completely dry it naturally.