Q&A for How to Dye a Human Hair Wig

Definitely! Despite popular belief, dyeing your wig does not damage the hair if you do it correctly.

Since the dye is only meant for real hair, it will likely not dye the cap part of the wig. In most wigs, that part is somewhat resistant to staining. That said, all wigs are different so you should test a very small part to see if yours stains or not.

Yes, you can. Just realize each bit you add to a wig makes it permanently that way.

It should still work depending on how well the wig is made and if it is 100% real human hair. However, make sure that you understand that dying the human hair wig will permanently alter the color of the wig as it will be difficult to wash out.

Bleach the hair the same way you would with natural hair. Use bleach, toner, and purple shampoo.

No. Synthetic wigs have to be dyed with fabric dye, if at all.

Yes, but be careful with your technique, as it's easy to overdo or underdo it.

Yes, you can dye your black human hair wig brown. It requires more effort than simply applying brown hair dye. Check out the wikiHow article titled How to Dye Black Hair Brown for detailed instructions.

Yes, you can, but be very careful, as it can easily darken the hair by many shades.

Yes, you can dye it twice in one day, as long as the total time the dye is on the hair doesn't exceed the maximum time specified in the instructions.

Yes. Human-hair wigs can be treated like natural hair.

You can dye a human hair wig with any products, such as box dyes or professional dyes. However, purchasing certain professional products may require a cosmetology or aesthetician license.

Yes, you can bleach and dye your wig on the same day, but it depends on its current condition and the colors you want to achieve.

Yes, there is. In my experience, getting a toner applied at a salon can help avoid brassy colors; you can choose a demi- or semi-permanent toner that can be washed out if you don't like the new color.

I recommend using Schwarzkopf's Got2b Metallics in lilac; it's a really pretty color.

Yes, you will need a toner or red neutralizer and bleach to lift the brassy color. Then you can dye it to your desired color.

If you bleach the wig first, you can then dye it to a medium brown, as black hair cannot be dyed a lighter color without bleaching.

Yes, you can dye a copper human hair wig to light ash brown, but it may require a two-step process. First, if the copper wig is darker than your desired shade, you may need to bleach it slightly to lift the color. Then, choose a light ash brown dye with cool undertones to counteract the copper's warmth. After dyeing, you might need a purple or blue toner to remove any remaining warm tones.

Yes. These are usually semi-permanent or temporary dyes that coat the hair shaft without permanently altering the color. They are suitable for enhancing natural color, covering grays, or trying new shades without damage, but they won't lighten dark hair or create dramatic color changes.

Yes. Temporary rinses are non-damaging, because they coat the hair without penetrating the shaft, making them a safe option for altering the color. To apply, wash the wig to remove buildup, then follow the rinse product's instructions. Generally, you'll apply the rinse evenly to the damp wig, let it sit for the recommended time, and rinse thoroughly. Avoid rinses that require high heat, as they might damage the wig's structure. Temporary rinses wash out after a few washes, allowing you to experiment without commitment.

Yes. It is exactly the same as colouring real hair (unless the hair is donated).

You can buy a normal hair dye from your grocery store, and dye the wig like you normally would dye human hair.

Yes. If the hair is human, dye it the way you would naturally dye your hair. You can use any hair dye product.

If professional hair dyes won't hold, then it may be worth considering using methods for synthetic wigs. Definitely look into the pros and cons of using those methods but you might want to check out dyeing wigs with alcohol ink or fabric dye. I normally wouldn't recommend it but if you are certain that you won't go back on the color and nothing else is working, you might want to give it a shot.

You could use a strong hairspray like a 'freeze' spray like (Got2b) on the base. It washes out when you wash out the hair dye.

Blonde human hair wigs are the easiest to dye, so yes auburn will work perfectly fine.

Yes, you can only dye real 100% human hair. And synthetic/human blends will not take dye at all.

Yes, if it is 100% human hair, and not a blended wig of human and synthetic fibers. You are definitely going to want to grab some bleach, do a test strip on the under layer of the wig to see how it will react. If it reacts well, and lifts, then you can go and get some strawberry blond hair color. Just be careful to get a shade or two lighter, because the hair follicles on the wig will probably be blasted wide open, and the dye may take too heavily and come out a bit darker.

Use box hair dye they work nicely. Human hair absorbs colour well, so it should work perfectly.

Yes, just make sure to check that all strands of hair have been covered, I wouldn't recommend dipping as it is bad for coverage.