Q&A for How to Untangle a Wig

Try wetting it, then applying conditioner. Apply the conditioner all over the ball of hair. Then, try to break up the ball with your hands. Once you get it slightly looser, apply more conditioner and brush.

You can get your brush wet or just have a bowl of water to dip your hand in.

I would recommend using an ink and water mixture to dye it to a better color. You won't be able to lighten it if it's synthetic, but you can make it a new color. Also, if you want your synthetic wig to look and feel more realistic, add a little bit of fabric softener to the conditioning mixture.

Any detangling spray will work for those nasty tangles. I tend to use Aussie products. Look for "deep conditioning" on the label.

I would recommend doing it after it dries. That way the wig won't stretch while it's drying.

Of course! You could put it at a low temperature to start, just to be safe.

Follow the same processes, but instead of a brush use a wide tooth comb. That will make it easier to work through the curls. It may take a bit longer, but it will be worth it!

Yes, this does actually work to revive a wig and can be used lots of times to good effect.

Make sure you are using the right comb. Go in with a wide tooth first, then use a detangling brush. It's not always based on the product. Also, make sure you are not using too much conditioner.

Yes! Just be sure to follow the method for synthetic wigs and not the method for human hair wigs.

Try following the instructions in this article. If that doesn't work, look for different solutions to your problem - try googling the search term "How to untangle a [type of wig] wig when nothing else works" or something like it.

Take a small piece of hair and burn it. Human hair will turn into ashes and smell like burning feathers or barbecue. On the contrary, if the product contains synthetic fibers, it will melt into solid form and produce a strong chemical smell.