Hi everyone!
I've been reading through our forums about synthetic wigs and most talk about which wigs to buy and where to buy them from. Could I get tips from other dancers about how to take care of my wig once it's bought?
I've gone through about three wigs at this point. What happens is that my wigs will get really ratty really fast. I'm on day 3 with a long, black synthetic wig and already it looks like trash. Mostly, it will get bunched up and tangled, and stop having a smooth texture to it. It's also limp and doesn't flow like real hair. The hair will get into groups that stick together, groups of like 20-30 strands that decide they don't want to join the rest of the hair.
For my last wig, which came to me kind of sticky, I would wash it after each shift and curl it. I would let it soak in hair extension shampoo, squeeze (NOT twist) the water out, then do the same with hair extension conditioner. Then I'd put it in curlers and blow dry it. That would work okay, until the end of my shift, when it was totally destroyed once again. Basically, I don't think I was treating whatever the real issue was, just a symptom.
I thought that if I bought a nice wig that feels soft at first it would solve my issue. But no -.- it was exhausting to have to wash my wig out after each shift. I wanted something lower maintenance. I just bought detangling spray for the wig, but I have to brush the wig out after I do anything! A lap dance, stage dancing, anything. -.- At this point I don't think it's the wig quality. I'm guessing I'm doing something wrong, so I'm reaching out to the community!
![]()



Reply With Quote

Bookmarks