Q&A for How to Dye a Wig Using Acrylic Paint

No. You'll end up with a gross gray colored wig. You might have some success if you dye it over and over again, but your best bet is to just buy a white wig.

Yes. acrylic paint can be washed out with some effort, and it comes in a variety of colors.

Yes.

No, you can't. It could ruin your hair. Go to a hair dresser if you want to dye your hair a different color.

If you section the wig into different layers, it will be all the way through and much more even. If you just put it on top, it will only be on top.

You most likely can't unless you work in several layers with an off-white paint.

You should be able to, because red is lighter than dark blue. You might have to use more paint, though.

Yes. Just separate the areas you want to highlight as you go, and use a darker shade of blue than your wig.

Try rinsing the wig or washing it a little. You could also get a comb and try brushing through it?

You can also dye wigs with hair dye. There are tutorials online that will help you prevent damage to the wig.

It may. Make sure to wear clothing you don't mind staining that covers your skin and gloves.

The rubbing alcohol will most likely dry before it reaches the wig, so the best way is to spray it.

Yes. Use the heating product on the lowest heat, and make sure it is clean and product-free to prevent burning or damage to the wig.

Try painting multiple layers of colors to make it look more natural, or an even darker blonde.

No. The wig is too dark.

Yes, just make sure that you are either outside or that the environment you are dying in is protected.

No, it wouldn't.

Usually, you can't dye a wig lighter than the color it is. Your best bet would be to deal with the color or get a new wig.

Yes, you can.

Kind of. I used rubbing alcohol on a white wig to make it grey. I let it set for about 1-2 weeks, and it only darkened it a bit. So for quick light tones, I think you can, but it’ll probably be impossible to fully dye a wig.

Mixing ingredients and dying agents is never recommended due to the ammonia in hair dye, so, no.

You can use tinted acrylic powder and add it to water. However, other paint types won't work as well.

Yes, you can.

Probably not, as black wigs tend to stay black. The dye will not show up on such a dark wig.

Yes. Use black and follow the methods listed above. As long as your wig is a lighter color than the color you want, it should be simple.

Yes, you can. Just section off your hair where you want the different colors to be, and protect the sections until you're ready to dye them.

Sure, just spray the top part only. Use black and spray a lot in the top, brushing it thoroughly. Be careful not to go through the bottom part.

Yes. Try bleaching it first, so you have a clearer base to dye with. If it doesn't work, then buy another wig.

If the acrylic paint dries completely, there should be no color transfer. You could add transparent spray, but it may stiffen the wig.

Acrylic paint will likely not wash out completely. It may leave a stain on the wig, especially if the wig is a lighter color.