Download Article Show Download Article If you’re getting bored with your everyday hairstyle or you’re planning to dress up as a character with vibrant hair, you may be thinking about dyeing a synthetic wig. While it may seem confusing because you can’t dye a synthetic wig with regular hair dye, it’s completely doable. First, make your hair dye, and then apply it and rinse it out. You’ll be ready to style and rock your new look in no time.
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About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To dye a synthetic wig, mix a 1:1 ratio of alcohol-based ink and water in a spray bottle. Spray the dye to coat a small section of hair and use your fingers to comb through it to ensure that it’s completely covered. Repeat this process for each section of hair. After the entire wig has been sprayed and worked with your hands, use a wide-tooth comb to finish evening out the dye. Then, rinse the wig until the water runs clear. Finally, either air dry the wig or use a hairdryer on the "cool" setting. To learn how to style your wig, read below! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 730,351 times. Did this article help you?Can you use regular hair dye on synthetic wigs?Synthetic hair is dyeable; however, you cannot do it using the regular hair dyes as the fibers of the synthetic wig are not penetrable like natural fibers. Moreover, the chemicals in these dyes damage the synthetic hair fibers. You need to prepare your dye for dyeing the artificial fibers.
Can you use permanent dye on synthetic hair?It's always best to use a semi-permanent dye as these are less harsh than permanent dyes. Permanent dyes will damage the wig beyond repair, so it's not worth taking the risk!
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