How To Wash A Wig | Alexa'S Wig Series #4
Alexa's Wig Series numeroooo FOUR! How to Wash a Wig! In this video, I'll show you how I wash my synthetic wigs. I wash my wigs by filling up a sink, adding shampoo to the water, swirling around the wig, rinsing, and letting it dry. All of the wigs shown in this demo are linked below~
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Hi everybody. So now you got this cool wig.. You know how to wear it and brush it, and you know how to store it. You're, definitely off to a great start.. But there comes a time where you think .... This is something you wear on your head. Out in the world. In the environment, where there is dirt and there's wind that blows that dirt into your wig., Also that wigs are kinda hot, sometimes and your head may be all sweaty and gross under there. Or you Could have so much product in your wig that it doesn't even move. And then there's other things like lingering bad smells like cigarette smoke, that you just really don't like. And it seems like it's trapped in your wig forever When it's time to wash your wig you'll Know it.: Here's how I do it. So to start off you'll need some kind of shampoo for synthetic hair.. I get this from Sally's, but any beauty supply store that sells extensions should carry something like it., Let's start by filling a sink or basin with water.. If you are washing a wig with tight curls or that has a very distinct style that you want to stay intact, use super cold, water., The colder, the water, the more likely the style is to stay. On the other end of the spectrum. If you want to loosen up the style, use hot water. And for everything in between that, I usually just use cool water., Add some shampoo to the water. While it's filling up to get some good soapy bubbles. You'll want to follow the instructions on the back of the shampoo bottle, for whatever shampoo you have.. Sometimes they will tell you how much to use, but this one doesn't so I just kinda wing it.. So before you ever put your wig in water, you'll want to brush it out. Once it is wet, it will be much much harder to brush out. So anyway, after your wig is brushed out, you're just going to dunk it down in the water., Make sure that It is completely submerged. And then I just gently agitate the wig with this kind of motion around in the water to make sure that you get shampoo throughout all of it and get it all clean.. Then I usually let it sit for a few minutes.. This steps varies depending on who you ask, but personally I like to let'em soak for like 5-10 minutes., Okay, so once the wig has been soaking for a little bit, I come back to wash it out. Here I am lifting the wig up out of the sink, While the dirty soapy water drains out of it. And after it's all drained, I use clean water to rinse. All of the shampoo out of the wig. You'll want to do this until there are no more bubbles in the water.. It does take a while for a little faucet like this one. So if you have a sprayer attached to your sink, that is definitely a faster approach to rinsing. And again. This wig is really long and really thick.. Shorter ones are easier and they're gon na be faster to wash and to rinse out.. Once I can ring out the wig and no more bubbles come out, the wig is clean and ready to dry.. I squeeze out as much of the excess water as I can, because the more water you can get out the faster it's going to dry.. Then I just lay the wig flat out on a towel and let it air dry. The drying times - varies depending on thickness length and style. So for big, wigs like this one, I usually just let it sit overnight. And as tempting as it is to get in there and brush it out right away. You should wait for it to dry before brushing out the tangles, so you don't damage your wig., But once it's dry by all means go ahead and brush it. Out. I put mine on a Styrofoam head to brush it out.. But If you don't have a Styrofoam head and stand, you can just put it on your own head and brush it out from there. And as long as you didn't use super hot water to wash the wig, it should pop right back into the style. It was in before it was a wet blob in your sink.. You can see here that the little hair flips in the Hologram style from Rockstar Wigs came right back with like very little effort or styling at all., Pretty cool, Okay. So that's it Now. Your wig is clean. The wig that I washed today is a basic cap, synthetic wig., Meaning that the inside of the cap looks like this.. Lacefronts should be treated a little differently in that you should only run water in the direction that the hairs go. So, for example, from inside the wig cap out., If you run water against the knots, it could push the knocks backwards into the cap and you might have little strays everywhere. Or it could push the hair out all together. And that's not good.. You don't want that happening to your pretty lace, wigs.. Also, when soaking a lace front, I try to leave the lace um poking up out of the water., But other than that you can follow all of the same steps that this video showed you to wash your lace fronts. Human hair, wigs are a totally different thing and require different maintenance from synthetic wigs.. I have no experience with them, so I wouldn't feel totally confident giving you guys advice on this kind of stuff, so uh you may have to check a different channel if your wig is human hair as opposed to synthetic.. If your wig is human, hair, you'll know it., They are much more expensive than synthetic, wigs, so ... Either way. I hope you found this video helpful and that you finally feel comfortable enough to wash your wigs.. I know it can be really scary to dunk your wig in water for the first time, but hopefully this video shows you that it is not a bad thing.. I hope you guys are enjoying this wig care series so far., If you are give this video a thumbs up And subscribe to my channel so that you don't miss any future wig videos. Thanks so much for watching - and I will see you next time. Bye,
Comments
Ferd: Could you make a video about the most common mistakes people do with their wigs? (On wearing, taking care of etc). Thanks for all the videos, very informative (:
Marija Ristic: I don't even own a wig, what am I doing here binge watching this series?
Rachel Power: i may not have a wig but cosplays are calling my name
Lyndsey Najarro: Is she doing these all right after another or is she dressing the same each time?? I'm really curious
Brooke M: Yes ! I ruined a $300 lace front but washing it incorrectly. So be careful babies ! Thank you for teaching us do much ☺️
Becca Measor: How to style it? E.g How to curl, straighten, ect.
Ziamond Dorsey: This series is really making me want to start getting wigs. I want to start cosplaying anyways but have been hesitant because I didn't know what brand of wigs to get or how to care for them. So thank you so much.
Maddie Martin: there has never been a wig on my head in my entire life, but im loving your wig series
Malachite Yesterday: "when it's time to wash your wig you'll know it" lol like when there's makeup all up in the hairline haha
EverythingIC: Can you do one on how to repair a damaged wig? One of my wigs is totally frazzled.
soshi stars: *CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON HOW TO STYLE YOUR WIG AND HOW TO CREATE BANGS? THANK YOU.*
Nydesy: Thank you for this series, I just got my very first wig today. And these helped me prepare for it. ^.^ it's a cheap wig but hopefully these will help me keep it in great condition
Spoopy: Hey Alexa!! I love these wig care series! OuO It would be awesome if you could show us how to dye a wig. :D
Kerberos Cosplay: This series is really helpful as I am planning on buying a wig for my Bridgette cosplay!
Mr. Meeseeks: I donated my hair a few months ago, it's weird to think it's probably on someone else's head now
LisaTigressHardy: I messed up washing my Lagoona blue wig >_< I washed it in hot water when it's curly! OOPS! And I also used baby shampoo because it's the most gentle and heard baby shampoo is okay to wash wigs with. And... I brushed it out right after washing it instead of letting it dry overnight. My bad lol
Brooke Maney: Loved this vid and the whole wig care series in general! It would be super cool if you uploaded another makeup tutorial soon! xx
Ponyo CoolKid: Thank you so much for making this!!! This was the one major wig care bit I was unsure on, so this helped A LOT!!! Love ya!
chantillychuu: Thank you Alexa for all your advice ! I love you a lot !! Actually I never washed any of my wigs, because I'm waaay too scared to destroy it @__@ but I'll try to follow every step and hopefully, everthing will be ok .... Greetings from France !!
Leigh Blair: I've just found your channel and subbed instantly! Love your personality and your videos are great! Keep up the good work and thank you so much. I feel almost ready to purchase my first wig now
HarliquinJester: I have been giving out your advice and care instructions to everyone!! They have been super helpful, and as always I will be sharing this on my cosplay page! <3 :3
Shelby LeAnn: I just started wearing wigs for cosplay and this is a COMPLETELY helpful series!! Thank you so much!
Krissy barber: Getting a lace front wig tomorrow for Christmas! Thanks Alexa for starting my wig obsession
Samantha Wigglesworth: Thank you very much Alexa! This video has helped me a lot in understanding what to do to wash my wig! ❤️
Fanie Yume: i love this turtorial. it helps me a lot. thank you alexa. althou im a cosplayer, im still beginner on this kind of care that i need to maintain my wig. you solve my problem ^.^
givemeprimelaughter: Thank you for this!! I now feel less anxious about ruining my already damaged wig by washing it hahaha. Going to try this out tonight. Thank you, again.
Divinely Ro: Question! So, I purchased 3 different Bella style wigs from Gothic Lolita Wigs at the same time I've had them all for two weeks now The Lavender and Green are both still perfect The Silver one is puffy? I guess is how you could describe it? At the ends and tangly I've worn them all the same amount and I have tried putting the spray conditioner in it that you showed in your "How to Brush a Wig" tutorial but it's still...puffy. The other two (Lavender and Green) are both still perfect! Do you think washing the Silver one will help? Or do you have experience or suggestions for that or why the Silver one is doing this? Thank you so much! These videos are SO SO SO helpful! And...I totally ordered that Rilakkuma top! It is so CUTE! xoxo Roya
Kellie: Ordered my wig the other day can't wait to get it!
Megan Louise: I seriously love this little series
Audrey FuQua: I love this series and if there's any more I can't wait⌚
Audrey FuQua: I love this series and if there's any more I can't wait⌚
Daniela: ¡Me encanto! Thx for the cute tutorial <3
MissUniqueness: Hi Alexa! Thank you so much for posting these videos! I have pulled out my wig that has been sitting for years in my closet and brushed it out now I am washing it! However, the last time I wore it (it's a pure white long wig) some of the fabric color rubbed off on it :( So parts are red. Any suggestions how to get the red out? Thank you!
CosmicWatersYT: This was super helpful, I'm going to a con next month and one of the wig I plan to wear got dusty and I need to clean it lol, Thank you for the video!!
The wolf family show: Thank you so so much this helped me a lot My wig started smelling like smoke and the smell of it just smelled horrible so this helps so much I will definitely be using this video to help me with future wig washing ♥️
Quinn Zryd: Yay! Alexa, I adore your wig series videos!
Jae Staar: I am living for this series so far! Surprised I haven't found this sooner!
A to Z Cosplay: Fantastic! Thanks so much for this! Needing to restyle my Ariel and my Princess Peach wigs and needing to get them nice and clean before starting. Appreciated!
Wesley Seung Hyun: I don't even have a wig. Love u Alexa :D
Laura R.: I have always wanted to try and wear a wig, and because of you, I am finally going to do it! Thank you!
M!N: This video is really helpful ❤️ thank you alexa so much love you and your videos
SorahGames: I would love to know how you dye a wig or what products you use. Love ya gurl ♥
sakurachai: This was really helpful for my wig! Thanks
KuroiHi: This really helped me with confidence to wash my first wig
Satanette 85: Thanks for this series I have only just got into wearing wigs so it's really helpful xxx
Vascolly FD: Your videos are really well done, very clear and nice explanation and it's perfect how you show in the video, easy to understand even for us strangers!! Thank you!! :) PS: Are you italian?
Soda Fizz: This really helped me wash the pigtails to my Miku Hatsune wig and some random wig I was going to wear for a cosplay. Thanks!
DollCosplay: Alexa your Wig series is a big help i have use wig in 7year now and since i found you i know more about wigs ^^ thank you Alexa i love you <3
Britany Pilgrim: I'm so happy I found you~ ♡ This has helped a lot! ^^
shorty-chan: who else is a baby cosplayer and literally lives for this series? ;W;
Isamaar Cosplay: how do you brush a rhapsody wig? I bought one and wore it for a convention and it's all kinds of tangled now. I want to wash it, but I definitely don't want to make it even knottier. Any tips??
elliot rat: i feel like i’m the only person who watches alexa’s channel who DOES own wigs
Leoni ohne e: That pink wig suits you soooooo good !
mayu: Aaah thank you so much! I finally got to wash my wigs properly ;-;
Eden: Thank you! This video was very helpful! <3
Hisokasfavoritelittlekid: 4 years later and I'm binge watching this series
Aleksandra Angelova: Could you please do a makeup up routine on your current look?
Tara Lee Smith: Thank you I needed a series like this I love wearing wigs but don't know much about caring for them except the basics
BRNA: Does this work on synthetic wigs aswell? Also how many times a week would you wash it? (Questions from a newbie wig wearer)
TheCountess: I've never even worn a wig but i just think this is really interesting :)
kitTAY 143: How often should you wash your wigs? I recently purchased my first wig for a cosplay I've been working on, it's a 26" long, slightly curled wig
LinkToTheDeath: I really love your videos! You're such a nice and cute person btw this video is very helpful for me so thank you very much
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Carla Lynch: Another very helpful video. Thank you so much.
Natalie Berger - Creative Content Producer: great video! Im trying to buy my first wig soon-- would you recommend washing it like this when we first get it?
nekomethis: i just brought my celestia ludenberg wig and it REALLY needs to be cleaned. i think this will help, thank you
Joannie Velez: Hello! I wanted to get your opinion on a situation that I'm dealing with. So i went to a convention dressed as Erza Scarlet, and her hair is long. I order the wig from Amazon and since I'm a new cosplayer, I didn't know the best wigs till i just saw your videos XD SO! during the convention, like the beginning, I started feeling pain from the front of my head, so i assumed it was because I put it on way too tight, and at the end of the convention i took it off and it was killing me. A week later as i was getting ready to go out, i washed my hair and when i went to style it, i has a bald spot on my head, which of coursed i freaked out. The doctor said that i had a scalp fungus (cure-able). So my first thought was the wig might have done it because it was the same spot where i had the pain. I checked the wig and it seem normal, but my friends suggested i should throw it out because it could had fungus (Assuming) before hand. Is there any hope in saving this wig by washing it with Fungus shampoo or for safety should i throw it out?
astralsage: Thank you for all these videos! I'm a complete noob with wigs. Right now, I only have one wig ( Short with pigtails) but now I want to get more. I have to get more money though, lol.
Ashley Evernight: Hey! Could you maybe do a tutorial on ways to cut wigs? Specifically the bangs? I find a lot of wigs have bangs that are way too long and thick (for the sake of being able to cut them, I'm sure) but I'm kinda terrified to cut them on my own without some sort of guide.
DarkNightZombie: So far I watch all your wig related videos since I got a new wig and needed tips lol
BebeBurbs: I already know how to wash wigs but I keep watching videos about it cuz it's so satisfying
Poison Aplé: Are you able to use regular shampoo on a wig or will that damage it? If so, how much will it damage the wig?
FiresofDarkness: Hey Alexa, how do you deal with wig shedding? Do you have any tips of ticks on how to Minimalize it or do you just go with the flow?
Min Yoonji: How to cut and style wigs? Love you Alexa <3
megan trow: Question! Does this also work for clip on ponytails? From untangling a clip on ponytail it has allot of fabric softener in it, it changed the texture of the ponytail. Could this method get it out?
Lauren McCoy: For washing synthetic wigs a quick maintenance way is I use a febreeze and water mix combo in a spray bottle. You get to choose the smell you want and helps for a quick refresh!
Tiff Saud: So helpful ❤️
LunaChan23: i swear these videos are saving my life right now xD
Neko Hitsuji: could you do a video on how to do a ponytail/ponytails? or any type of up-do's
Crispy: This was super helpful ❤️♀️
beansama: I bought one off of Amazon I think. I've never washed it because I was so scared I'd mess it up. Can you still wash a synthetic wig with normal shampoo and conditioner?
Jessica Robinson: Love this advice, and you are too adorable
Ariel Ky: Thank you. I appreciate your lighthearted approach.
TaraFYW: Thank you for addressing lace-front wigs! And I'll certainly remember the tip about using cold water. Thank you, Alexa! :)
dancycat: Alexaaaaa I know you work for gothiclolitawigs, do you know for how much longer the lacefront wigs will be on sale? I've wanted one for ever, but don't have the money at the moment. Oh by the way, regarding the video: A "how to style a wig" video would be awesome :) Love you x
Violet Sant: hey. i'm a cosolayer and i like videos like that. when i ordered my first wig, i noticed, that it look strange, hair wasn't straight, and wig looked not so accurate and good. i think, would be interesting to do a video about ABSOLUTELY new wig. i mean, to show, how you unboxing it, how wig looks, when it comes and how to make it look good, straighten. Well, just about how to make it look normal, when it just arrived. (btw, sorry about my English, i'm Russian)^^
Twisted Glam: Can you please do a video washing a curly wig? :)
Steampunk: I have a metre long wig. I use the shower for convenience and have found it helps massively with tangle reduction
Aqua SwordRanger: What happens if your wig has two (separate) ponytails?
Jenna Drake: Cool! How do you style them? As in coordinating with your outfits? Are there some basic rules that you should never do or..?
Reem Gorisr: I really love your make up look! can u Please make a video how to do This look Ly
Katie Harmer: Can I use fabric softener instead of the special shampoo?
Антония Трифонова: I have only 2 wigs but this helps me a lot I will love to have more wigs in the feature
no: (this is for the people who dont have that shampoo) you can also use fabric softener!
Benn Cook: Can you do a video on supplies for styling wigs/how to style wigs?
Eijirou Kirishima: I probably messed up by using the wrong shampoo , this video was really helpful for me
Monkey girl Majjenehe: Omg thank you it worked my wig isn’t sticky anymore
Blake: Alexa!!! It's almost your channels 2 year anniversary! Are you going to do any thing for it?
Autum Sparks: I heard you could use laundry detergent to wash and then liquid fabric softener to help soften it and make it easier to brush? does that work too?
PointyEBT: Is it okay/possible to use washing up liquid on a wig for washing? I have one that could do with a wash because it sits against my face and the particular cosplay it's for requires me to paint myself blue, for which I use greasepaint (aquacolor doesn't work for me). Shampoo hasn't really got the grease out, but I know washing up liquid is made to get rid of grease -but is it safe for the wigs?