How To Wash A Wig | Alexa'S Wig Series #4
- Posted on 13 February, 2016
- Color Lace Wig
- By Anonymous
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 (:
Brooke M: Yes ! I ruined a $300 lace front but washing it incorrectly. So be careful babies ! Thank you for teaching us do much ☺️
Marija Ristic: I don't even own a wig, what am I doing here binge watching this series?
Maddie Martin: there has never been a wig on my head in my entire life, but im loving your wig series
Lyndsey Najarro: Is she doing these all right after another or is she dressing the same each time?? I'm really curious
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
Mr. Meeseeks: I donated my hair a few months ago, it's weird to think it's probably on someone else's head now
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!
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.
Krissy barber: Getting a lace front wig tomorrow for Christmas! Thanks Alexa for starting my wig obsession
bubblemilk: 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 ♥️
Samantha Wigglesworth: Thank you very much Alexa! This video has helped me a lot in understanding what to do to wash my wig! ❤️
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!
Shelby LeAnn: I just started wearing wigs for cosplay and this is a COMPLETELY helpful series!! Thank you so much!
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
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
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
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
Becca Measor: How to style it? E.g How to curl, straighten, ect.
Rachel Power: i may not have a wig but cosplays are calling my name
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
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!
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!
Satanette 85: Thanks for this series I have only just got into wearing wigs so it's really helpful xxx
Megan Louise: I seriously love this little series
Kellie: Ordered my wig the other day can't wait to get it!
sakurachai: This was really helpful for my wig! Thanks
Daniela: ¡Me encanto! Thx for the cute tutorial <3
Jae Staar: I am living for this series so far! Surprised I haven't found this sooner!
M!NSTA: This video is really helpful ❤️ thank you alexa so much love you and your videos
HaiiroNoChi: This really helped me with confidence to wash my first wig
Audrey FuQua: I love this series and if there's any more I can't wait⌚
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 !!
Kerberos Cosplay: This series is really helpful as I am planning on buying a wig for my Bridgette cosplay!
Audrey FuQua: I love this series and if there's any more I can't wait⌚
Quinn Zryd: Yay! Alexa, I adore your wig series videos!
Steampunk: I have a metre long wig. I use the shower for convenience and have found it helps massively with tangle reduction
Eden: Thank you! This video was very helpful! <3
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
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!
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
Lou Johnson: Thank you for this! I’m a professional Stiltwalker and I rock it as Uncle Sam. (I’m a Real Beard Uncle Sam!) Anyway, after watching your video and others, I’m gonna try DISTILLED WATER or FILTERED WATER for the washing of my White wig. Our water here has a lot of iron and when we tried using it to wash the side of our mattress, it made it WORSE. So I’ll let you know how it works out. Thanks, girl!
Carla Lynch: Another very helpful video. Thank you so much.
nekomethis: i just brought my celestia ludenberg wig and it REALLY needs to be cleaned. i think this will help, thank you
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 ^.^
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?
G̥ͦḁͦc̥ͦh̥ͦḁͦ l̥ͦo̥ͦl̥ͦi̥ͦp̥ͦo̥ͦp̥ͦ: This helps a lot ❤️
Tiff Saud: So helpful ❤️
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.
DarkNightZombie: So far I watch all your wig related videos since I got a new wig and needed tips lol
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
Антония Трифонова: I have only 2 wigs but this helps me a lot I will love to have more wigs in the feature
dainbread: Aaah thank you so much! I finally got to wash my wigs properly ;-;
Crispy: This was super helpful ❤️♀️
Leoni ohne e: That pink wig suits you soooooo good !
Hisokasfavoritelittlekid: 4 years later and I'm binge watching this series
TaraFYW: Thank you for addressing lace-front wigs! And I'll certainly remember the tip about using cold water. Thank you, Alexa! :)
SorahGames: I would love to know how you dye a wig or what products you use. Love ya gurl ♥
Britany Pilgrim: I'm so happy I found you~ ♡ This has helped a lot! ^^
BRNA: Does this work on synthetic wigs aswell? Also how many times a week would you wash it? (Questions from a newbie wig wearer)
soshistars: *CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON HOW TO STYLE YOUR WIG AND HOW TO CREATE BANGS? THANK YOU.*
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?
Monkey girl Majjenehe: Omg thank you it worked my wig isn’t sticky anymore
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
EverythingIC: Can you do one on how to repair a damaged wig? One of my wigs is totally frazzled.
TheCountess: I've never even worn a wig but i just think this is really interesting :)
Aleksandra Angelova: Could you please do a makeup up routine on your current look?
Jessica Robinson: Love this advice, and you are too adorable
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?
Ariel Ky: Thank you. I appreciate your lighthearted approach.
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.
Jonna Eyvindsson: Literally the way I wash my hair. Well... with real shampoo of course
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?
Eijirou Kirishima: I probably messed up by using the wrong shampoo , this video was really helpful for me
ksalpch wig: Well done.I have this wig too
marii: When I saw your video about to wear it, I got inspired, and now I really, really, really, really, really want a wig
Kibo matsu: Thank you for the tips :D <3
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??
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?
Mary Jean Pagsiat: Gracias i also have the same style of wig. it would be easier for me to Wash it,Gracias for the Videos! ;)
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!
Wesley Seung Hyun: I don't even have a wig. Love u Alexa :D
no: (this is for the people who dont have that shampoo) you can also use fabric softener!
Katie Harmer: Can I use fabric softener instead of the special shampoo?
elliot rat: i feel like i’m the only person who watches alexa’s channel who DOES own wigs
shorty-chan: who else is a baby cosplayer and literally lives for this series? ;W;
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
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.
Twisted Glam: Can you please do a video washing a curly wig? :)
BebeBurbs: I already know how to wash wigs but I keep watching videos about it cuz it's so satisfying
NoDikVik: Thank you I wear my wig to work and I'm tired of smelling like chalupas all the time lmfao
Azalea Cos: So I wear wigs almost daily now and I was thinking perhaps I should start cleaning them a little more frequently because city pollution smells and what not. Any tips for bulk wig care? Or if it's possible to put wigs in a washing machine on a really gentle cycle perhaps? X3
Teresa Haven: I AM OFFICIALLY IN LOVE WITH YOU AND YOUR WIGS!!! You admit you're not experienced with human hair wigs and actually TELL people, strongly ENCOURAGE them to go watch somebody else's channel!! Also, you do have 1 fact wrong. I buy short haired human hair wigs off Amazon for under 10 bucks each. I am pretty sure they really are human hair, at least they burn like human hair. I'm getting ready to bleach 1, I'll let you know if you are interested.
Vena: Thank you sooooooo much!!!!! I am new at cosplaying and I don't know very much about how to handle the wig
Iko: thank you for that video ^^ it helps a lot
Joeyyystarduhh: i know i should probably put this in a different video but im absolutely in love with lace front wigs but ive never had one nor have i seen how there put on could you do a how to put on a lace front wig video
Purple Sailor: I have this exact wig but darker thanks for the help
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?
Aqua SwordRanger: What happens if your wig has two (separate) ponytails?
Leticia Nacianceno: Does it matter what kind of shampoo and conditioner you use? Or can you just use regular shampoo and conditioner??