Can you Cut Synthetic Wigs?

First of all, have you ever tried a synthetic wig on and thought, ‘this would look great with a fringe’ or ‘I just wish it had some extra layers in’? We all love our synthetics wigs for keeping their style in place all day long and the fact they are very low maintenance. Which is why when it comes deciding how to cut synthetic hair the best way, the answer is simple, using a professional. When it comes to DIY vs the salon, we always recommend going to the salon, especially if you have a synthetic wig, we explain why in this post.

How to cut synthetic wig hair

Many of our lovely wig wearing community members often find that they love the style of their synthetic wig but could just do with losing a bit of length on the fringe, or making the ends blunter to give it a freshen up. The main reason we recommend going to the salon is that once your wig hair is cut, then there’s no way it can grow back. Your wig is precious, and we would hate for you to not feel comfortable or confident in it after cutting it yourself incorrectly at home.

When contacting a professional about cutting your synthetic wig, be sure to try and do some research beforehand, as cutting a synthetic wig is slightly different from cutting natural hair and human hair wigs. As synthetic hair keeps its style and isn’t as flexible or as easily manipulated as human hair, it needs to be cut in-line with the style so that it looks and feels right when wearing it. For stylists who are not used to working with synthetic hair, it’s easy to treat it as you would human hair with the latest synthetic hair being more realistic than ever before. That’s why it’s a good idea just to check their previous experience.

Top Tip: Sharing your own experience with other wig wearers is so important for our community. With anything wig related query, from cutting a synthetic wig to which is the best tape to use to secure your wig, the best way to find out is by reaching out and asking for recommendations from those who know best!

Our Salon at Simply Wigs

If in doubt, at Simply Wigs we offer a wig cutting service, for all types of wigs including synthetic. If you fancy a trip to see our wig cutting professionals, then all you need to do is book an appointment. Our wig experts are always on hand to help with any questions you may have regarding all things wigs, so please just contact us for any advice on cutting synthetic wigs.

Be kind to your synthetic wig, and look after it as you would your natural hair by leaving it in professional hands if you require a tidy up or restyle. You may be tempted to get out the kitchen scissors but just remember how important your wig is to you and how great it will look and make you feel if you just book an appointment with a professional and let them work their magic!

If your synthetic wig is damaged and you are looking for an alternative to getting it cut, then head over to our blog post on how to fix a wig with wig damage, to read our expert guide on restoring your wig back to full health.