Are you tired of the hairstyle of your wig? If you want to change your wig into a new look, curling the wig is a great way to juice up the hairstyle of it. Curling a wig is a cost-efficient way to refresh the hairstyle without paying more money to get a new wig. You can try to curl your wig into waves or curls at home. If you are wondering how to curl a wig, we will provide several methods for your reference.
Preparation of the wig
In order to accomplish a beautiful hairstyle, the wig should be in good condition. If your wig is accumulated with styling products, oil and dirt, you should wash it before you start to curl it. These residues will affect the holding of curls and the ultimate effect of the hairstyle you desire. When the wig is totally dry, use a comb to detangle the wig until there are no tangles.
You’d better get a wig stand and secure the wig on it. It’s easier to curl a wig on a wig stand than on your head. In this way, you can better access all areas of the wig, especially the back of the wig. If you don’t have a wig stand, you can wear the wig on the head to curl it just like curl your natural hair.
Several methods to curl a wig
There are many methods you can use to curl a wig, here we will list several of them. If your synthetic wig isn’t made of heat-resistant fiber, you can’t use heat-styling tools to curl the wig.
Curl a wig with the curling iron
@chiomaok_ How I curl my wig with a curling iron💇🏽♀️ #fyp #curlingwigs ♬ original sound - ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
1. Select a barrel size based on the type of curls you want to achieve. The smaller barrel can create tighter curls, while the larger barrel can create looser curls.
2. Set the curl iron to a suitable heat setting according to the hair texture of the wig. If you are not sure which heat setting to choose, you can start with a lower one to avoid damaging the hair fiber.
3. Use a rat-tail comb to divide the wig hair into several manageable sections. Clip all the sections of hair to the top of the wig with the downmost section left.
4. Wrap the downmost section of hair around the curling iron barrel, then lay down the clamp. Hold for a few seconds until the curls are set. Gently release the curls from the curling iron.
5. Repeat the same process of the downmost section until all sections of the wig are curled.
6. When all the curls of the wig are cooled, you can use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to go through the curls for a natural look.
Curl a wig with the flat iron
@slaybyciara Flat Iron curls on my @Hair So Fab straight lace wig 💕 #flatironcurls ♬ original sound - Ciara
1. Set the flat iron to a suitable temperature for the wig hair.
2. Section the wig hair into several portions for easier holding. Use clips to secure all portions to the top of the wig with the bottom portion left.
3. Stert to curl the bottom portion of the hair with the flat iron.
- Method 1: Place the bottom portion of hair between the two flat iron plates and clamp it. Slightly turn the iron away from the wig or your face pull it down of the hair and slightly twist as it goes.
- Method 2: Open the flat iron, twist the portion of the hair around the bottom portion of the flat iron and pull it down.
4. Repaet the same process, until all portions of hair are curled
5. Style the curls into a natural look.
Curl a wig with the heatless pillow roller
1. Divide the wig hair into several sections, and secure all sections of hair in place with clips.
2. Take a section of hair and roll it up from the end upward to the wig cap. Roll upwards until the rod is completely against the wig cap, fold the roller and snap the bottom clasp.
3. Repeat the same process with other sections of hair, and link all rollers together. In this way, you can make sure all the rollers will stay in place, reaching the best effects.
4. Wear the rollers overnight, then slightly remove them. Use the styling mousse or spray to help hold the curls.
5. Gently separate the curls with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to create a natural look.
Several tips to curl a wig
1. You can use all methods to curl a human hair wig. When you use the heat styling tool to curl the wig, please make sure it is set to a suitable temperature. If you are not sure which heat setting to choose, please start with a low one.
2. Use heat protectant spray to avoid heat damage.
3. You can use styling products to hold the curls, especially if the curls are created by heatless methods.
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