It is common that a new wig may have slight smell when it is unpacked firstly. Human hair wigs are easily influenced by different environments, the smell from a wig is usually caused by product residue and natural hair cuticles.
It is easy to handle this problem. This blog will help remove the smell of your wig and keep your human hair wigs fresh.
How to Remove the Smell from Wig by Youself
Step 1. Let the Wig Air Out
When you get a new wig, the first step to remove the smell is to let the wig air out.
- Take it out from package and put the wig in an open area (usually near the window).
- Detangle the hair gently by using a wide-tooth comb, which helps air flow through the hair strands.
- Let it air out for 1 to 3 days, and odors will naturally fade away.
Tips for You to remove the smell from a wig quickly
This step suits people who do not need to wear the new wig right away. If you want to wear the new wig as soon as possible, you can overlook the step 1 and move directly to the step 2.
Step 2. Soak the Wig into Water Mixed with Gentle Shampoo
The key to remove the smell from a wig is to soak it into water which is mixed with gentle shampoo. There are some advices you can follow:
- Prepare a bowl of lukewarm water (around 35℃ best), and mix with a small amount of gentle or sulfate-free shampoo.
- Place the wig into the water and gently clean it from the roots to the ends.
- Wash it in few minutes, 3 to 5 minutes best. Soaking the wig too long time may weaken the cap structure and increase the risk of hair shedding.
Something You Need to Pay Attention to remove the smell:
- Do not use too hot water, which may lead to hair dryness and easy to knotting.
- Do not rub the area of wig cap roughly to avoid hair shedding.
- To keep hair soft, not choose clarifying or dandruff shampoos.
Step 3. Apply Conditioner to Remove the Smell from a Wig
This step helps remove the smell from your wig better.
- Keep the hair not dripping by squeezing excessive water out.
- Apply a small amount of conditioner according to your wig length and density. Because wigs with longer length or higher density may require more conditioner.
- Rub the conditioner evenly on your palms, then apply it on the wig, remember to follow the direction of hair strands.
- Rinse the conditioner completely after 3-5 minutes about.
Something You Need to Pay Attention to Remove the Smell:
- Apply the conditioner mainly to the middle parts and ends of the hair. Avoid applying it to the wig cap and the roots of hair.
- Do not apply too many conditioners on the wig, and it is enough to just cover hair strands. Excess conditioners may lead to product buildup and attract more dust.
Step 4. Make the Wig Air Dry
- This step is very simple. The best way to dry a wig is to make it air dry.
- After rinsing all conditioner, gently squeeze the wig with a soft towel.
- Put it on a wig stand, allowing it air dry naturally.
Attention:
- Do not expose the wig under sunlight for a long time, keep it near the window.
- Make sure that you wig is completely dry before storing it, check the areas of wig cap and inner constructions.
Step 5. Use Baking Soda to Remove Strong Smell from a Wig
This step is usually used to remove strong smell from a wig. And it is firstly recommended to use step 1 to 4 to remove high-quality human hair wigs. If your wig still has unpleasant odors after four steps above, you can follow this step.
- Prepare a big and clean box, putting the wig in it.
- Place a bowl and add a small amount of backing soda into the box, because soda has the function of absorbing odors.
- Seal the box and leave it for a few hours or overnight.
- Take the wig out, shake it gently, and allow it to air out before wearing.
Something You Need to Pay Attention to Remove the smell:
- Do not apply amount of backing soda directly on the wig.
- For human hair wigs, it is not recommended to use soda to remove odors frequently. Because backing soda is alkaline, using it often will make the hair become more and more dry.
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FAQ About How to Remove Smell from A New Wig
Q: Why does my wigs smell bad?
A: During the process of manufacturing and shipping, human hair wigs may absorb the smell from environment. Besides, the wrong storage will cause bad smell, too.
Q: How do I get the smell out of a new wig?
A: The 3 key steps are washing by using a gentle shampoo, applying suitable conditioner, and making the wig air dry.
Q: How long does the smell go away?
A: It usually takes 1-3 days with air ventilation. After washing, the smell will fade away gradually.
Q: Can I wash a new human hair wig to remove the smell?
A: Yes. If your wig has light smell, one-time washing can remove the smell well. With strong odors, it may require more-times washing, or you can choose to use baking soda to absorb the odors.
Q: Can baking soda remove odor from a human hair wig?
A: Yes. Baking soda can help reduce odors from wigs, such as packaging smells or musty odor. But it is not the best solution to remove smell from human hair wigs, unproper steps will affect the hair softness. For the safest solution includes washing gently and applying conditioner.
Q: Can I use vinegar to remove wig smell?
A: Yes. Acidic hair care may help neutralize some odors and reduce the chemical smell of a new human hair wig. But it should be careful for human hair wigs.
Q: How to keep my wigs smell fresh?
A: Keep your wig air out, avoid exposing to sunlight for long time. Do not use perfume directly on the hair, choosing professional hair perfume better.
Conclusion
Human hair wigs may have little smell because of the product residue and hair cuticles, or due to the influence of environment. To remove the smell from your wig, you can let it air out firstly, then soak it into water mixed with gentle shampoo and apply conditioner on it later, lastly make it air dry. If the wig still has smell, you can use backing soda to remove it efficiently