For people experiencing hair loss, or for those who enjoy the convenience, versatility and fun of wearing wigs, synthetic wigs provide a natural-looking alternative to human hair wigs. Not only are synthetic wigs less expensive, they can also be lighter and cooler and retain their style longer than human hair wigs. One drawback to synthetic wigs, however, is the tendency of their synthetic fibers to develop static electricity. The resulting fly-away hairs can be annoying and threaten a style, but static electricity is simple to control.
Items you will need
Synthetic wig conditioner or liquid fabric softener
Dryer fabric softener sheet
Small spritzer bottle
Fill a sink with cold water and add synthetic wig conditioner according to label directions or 1 tbsp. of liquid fabric softener. After washing, submerge the wig in this rinse solution to cut down on static electricity.
Rub a fabric softener sheet lightly over the surface of a synthetic wig if static electricity becomes a problem while wearing it.
Lightly spritz cool water on a synthetic wig and smooth with your hand to remove static electricity from the wig.
Tips
Always wash and rinse a synthetic wig in cold water. Always allow a synthetic wig to air dry. Never use a blow dryer.
Warning
Never use hot curlers, flat irons or other appliances on synthetic wigs. Never brush or comb a wig while it's wet.
