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    How do you take care of wigs?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Handle them gently, use mild shampoos, condition thoroughly, and keep heat styling and coloring to a minimum.
  • Question
    Can you curl a synthetic hair wig?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can curl most types of synthetic by wet setting them on rollers. Avoid heat styling which can damage or destroy synthetics.
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    Can you use hairspray on a synthetic wig?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can buy sprays specially designed for synthetic wigs. Regular hairspray will eat away at the fibers, leaving your wig looking dull.
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    Can you color a synthetic wig?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    No, the material won't accept hair dye. You can use fabric dyes, but the results are unpredictable.
  • Question
    How can I tell what type of hair my wig is made of?
    Community Answer
    Synthetic wigs, if you look at the strands, look more shiny than real hair. If the wig is super shiny and has a slight plastic-y feel, then it is most likely synthetic. Real hair wigs feel and look like actual hair. Also, real hair wigs are usually more expensive than synthetic.
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    What is the safest way to transport wigs?
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    You should put the wig into a hairnet and then into a Ziploc bag if you're traveling by plane. If you're traveling by car, bus, or train, you may just be able to leave the wig out on a wig stand if you or someone else can hold it.
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