Synthetic hair extensions are an easy way to add length and volume to your hair. However, some people have a hard time styles synthetic hair because it doesn’t naturally curl the way human hair does. But there are ways to make synthetic hair look more natural.
Detangling Your Synthetic Hair
If you’re planning on wearing a wig with synthetic hair, you must detangle the hair before you put it on. Detangling synthetic hair is similar to detangling natural hair. You’ll want to section the hair and run a wide-tooth comb through it from the ends to the roots.
If you’re using a hair product, clean the brush from the capillary action by running it through a hair trimmer or billiard ball. Then give the hair product a good shake to loosen it up.
To maintain your look after you’ve detangled your corsage, use a conditioner. Apply the conditioner to the section of synthetic hair that’s left. This will help keep your curls in place and tame any areas of frizz or flyaways.
To detangle your wig while still wearing it, try different sections. If your precoating doesn’t hold well, try detangling from under one section to see how you like it! or try a braid if your wig has split or does not hold together properly.
Comb the Tangles Out of Your Synthetic Hair
To avoid tangles:
- Spray the synthetic hair with a detangler and comb it out gently.
- Try not to pull on your synthetic hair.
- If you’re wearing a headband or a ponytail holder, use that.
Otherwise, you’ll create suction, and the hair will start pulling not just from the area you’re pulling but everything in between.
The Takeaway: Try to minimize tangles in your hair — especially the areas you’ll be pulling. You’ll still need to blow dry your hair every once in a while, but using a gentle detangler is a good place to start.
Styling Your Synthetic Hair for That Natural Look
When you’re styling your synthetic hair, it’s important to create a natural look so that your wig blends in with your hair. To do this, you want to try and recreate the look of natural hair growth.
The best way to achieve this is by using heat. If you’re trying to curl or straighten your hair, then heat is your friend. However, most wig types do not have an option for heating, leaving this option chemically straighten. However, some brands provide this heat option, so if that’s what you want, focus on those brands.
Natural hair doesn’t have to look straight. On the contrary, it should be kinky, curly, and natural. Examples of naturally curly hair include kinky curls, twists, and konny martinis. Crinkly curls are possible to achieve by styling after you’ve achieved natural volume and texture.
To create a natural look without purchasing expensive products, spend time with natural materials that you can find around your house. Use a soft bristle brush to smooth any tangles out of your hair. Additionally, use gentle products to help remove buildup.
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Washing and Caring for Synthetic Hair
Synthetic hair is easier to style than natural hair, but it is still important to wash and care for it properly. The first thing you should do is wash it with a shampoo and conditioner recommended by the brand.Â
You can also use a small amount of shampoo to clean the weave, but don’t use it on the hair itself. Complementing that shampoo is using a conditioner that will hydrate your hair and leave it looking and smelling insanely fabulous. There are hundreds of brands out there, but choose one that‘s been designed especially for synthetic hair. Then, apply it to dampened hair (preferably ponytails) and let it sit overnight.
If you leave it overnight, it will work its magic and leave your hair soft and shiny. But you should go the extra mile and give your synthetic hair the best possible bath and shampoo routine.
Speaking of rinsing, using a heat protector or face oil can prevent your hair from sticking to the synthetic weave. When it gets wet, your hair will absorb some of the moisture from the fabric and leave a layer of oxide (a matte black coating) on your hair. This oxide builds and wears away over time, causing hair to resemble natural hair.
Do you use a separate brush for your synthetic hair?Â
It’s so nice not to have to touch up your hair with a harsh conditioner when you’re 100% dry. But a separate brush could be drying to use—trust us; it’s worth the minimal effort.
For extra coverage, you can use a blow-dryer to give your hair some serious dimensions. Position the motor near your scalp, blow, and blow some air on your head until your hair is blown back in all directions.
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