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Permalink Reply by Alliegator on August 21, 2012 at 1:04pm

Some people have their own preferred method. For my synthetic wigs, I like to use a gallon bucket. I fill it with water with 2-3 tablespoons of wig shampoo. I swirl the wig around in the water by the tag for a minute or so then dip the entire wig in the water. Then I let it soak for 5-10 minutes. Then I take the wig out, dump the water, and fill it up with water to rinse it. I dump out that water, and then fill it up again. I do the same thing with conditioner. Then I place the wig on a towel to dry. Once the excess water is gone, I hang it up to dry overnight. Do not brush or do anything to the wig while it is wet. Once it is dry, you can shake it to get it ready to wear. I hope that helps! Which one did you get?

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Permalink Reply by Alex on August 21, 2012 at 10:12pm

Thanks so much! Someone told me this was the best way to do it, but I couldn't remember how much shampoo and conditioner to use! I bought a wig from a vendor at the NAAF conference. It's called Lucinda's Hair and I believed she works out of CT. I just posted a new pic of my page if you want to check it out. (it's the short blonde wig)

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Permalink Reply by Alliegator on August 22, 2012 at 11:14am

You're welcome! I want to say that I read to use between 1-3 tablespoons so I try to stick with that range. I think it might have similar instructions on the shampoo bottle. I like it! It sort of reminds me of "Opulence" by Gabor. Did you like the NAAF conference? I'm planning on going in 2014.

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Permalink Reply by Alex on August 23, 2012 at 12:51pm

Yes I went this year! I'm hoping to go again next year, but we'll see when it gets closer! Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Lori Van Decker on October 15, 2012 at 12:11pm

I wash my synthetics in a small amount of the same detergent I use to wash clothes, if I don't have Woolite on hand. Then I blot it in a towel and allow to air dry. They come out great every time, and the detergent dulls some of the synthetic shine out of them. I do use a synthetic wig conditioning spray to aid in detangling the longer ones. I think it's from Paula Young.

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Permalink Reply by Lola on October 30, 2012 at 10:46pm

Hi .... it's a bit off topic but i have been using human hair wigs for about 2 years and i think i might switch to synthetic because the human hair gets dry and knotty SO quickly and i can't really wear my hair down.

Do you mind if i ask why you switched and how you're finding it?

thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Alex on October 31, 2012 at 12:21pm

I switched because I wanted a wig that I could throw on and go. My other wigs are much longer, and require a lot of maintenance. The synthetic has been great so far! I love that i just have to run a comb through it, and it always looks the great!! I'm very happy with it. The only concern I have is the quality. I heard that they only last for a few months, if worn every day. I do not wear wigs every day, so I'm not as concerned about it, but it's something to consider if you are thinking about switching.

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