what would be the best way to brush and clean a wig?

Question

its for a fancy dress party and its a bit matted and stuff

Answer 1

As you mention a fancy dress party I suspect that you are talking about a synthetic wig, whereas most of the answers especially those talking conditioners and anything fancy would be for human hair wigs.

All you need is a clean, tepid bowl of water and some soap; nothing too soapy like shampoo or washing up liquid, I just use hand soap. Rub some into the water rather than onto the wig and then just wash through with your hands.

Again use your hands rather than a comb or brush to pull roughly into position and hang dry until damp. Then use a cylinder brush and lightly roll it over the hair ~ not too hard as you don't want to pull any strands out. If it is especially knotted I recommend using your hands to pull gently apart.

Then leave in an airing cupboard to fully dry. You should be able to brush out fully and if its a decent wig it will return to original shape and bounce. A wig spray is useful mainly to keep it in place.

I do it often ~ as a tranny you have to look your best!!

Answer 2

The best way to clean and brush a wig........
depends on the type of wig
A human hair wig can be washed and (only a little on the ends) a conditioner, then you can use only a wide tooth comb to get the tangles out . Using a brush will tear the hair as it does with human hair that is attached to a person.
A synthetic wig can be washed with a product made for synthetic material Usually a silicone base type of cleaner.
Or.. dry cleaning fluid that is used for clothes. use a wide toothed brush or comb to remove tangles. If it is ratted too badly. a dime sized amount of light conditioner may be applied, using small sections at a time, gently comb out the wig.

Answer 3

Why did you buy a Hannah Montana wig in the first place? Why does every girl want to be her? Sheesh. Anyways, brushing it all the time is probably not a good idea. Only brush it when it gets tangled. The only thing I can suggest for the frizz you've got now is a tiny bit of frizz tamer, and hope the hair isn't totally synthetic and plasticky.

Answer 4

wash it with baby shampoo (its mild and gental) with cool water not hot it could make it worse, the with a boar brisle brush start at the ends and work the kinks out on the way up (like you would your real hair) add some wig spray (you should be able to get that from your local beauty supply store) then just let it air dry. but hey you could always go to a wig shop and ask them what to do.

Answer 5

There are special metal combs for wigs, and you can get special shampoo for them at your local beauty supply house, like Sally's Beauty Supply. You just put water in your sink, then add a small amount of the shampoo, then slowly swish the wig back and forth in the water, and you will be watching the water turn dirty before your eyes. Let it dry naturally, most dry really fast, then style with your comb. Good luck, and I'm sure you will be lovely.

Answer 6

Buy an open toothed wide plastic comb. Use as normal.
Wash with a special shampoo for wigs...with cold water and rinse with cold water. Spray with conditioner for wigs.Do not comb until dry. I tease with my hands. All these products can be bought online from a site which sells wigs.I should know I have three wigs and wash regularily.

Answer 7

you need a wig brush and you need wig shampoo and then you need the wig spray and shine spray for wig .. you should know first if it is human hair or sinthetic... your best bet is to take it to a hair dresser and have them do it for you. most will be happy to take care of it for you.

or go to a wig shop and have them tell you in detail how to do it so it doesnt get messed up.
Hope this helps,
RiahWillow

Answer 8

Mount the wig on a head form and brush it with a special brush made just for wigs or a water brush.

Washing—in warm water with shampoo. Towel dry excess water. Place on head form and comb into desired style.

Answer 9

Wigs are so hard to clean - maybe you could take it to a wig shop and have it done, it will probably turn out better.

Answer 10

Use your tounge and lick the inside of the wig. You can also use bubble gum to add a nice touch to make it seem like your a big movie star at the party.