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How To Wash A Wig Without Wig Shampoo
Last updated Oct.10,2024
The wig shampoo has become a must for wig cleaning. But when you run out of your shampoo and you don't have a stock of it, how do you wash your wig? Are there any other products that can replace shampoo and how to wash a wig without wig shampoo? These questions may arise in your mind. Here we are going to give answers to you.
Can you wash a wig with the regular shampoo?
If your wig is a human hair wig, you can use the shampoo you daily use to wash it. But the most significant thing is to make sure the shampoo is sulfate-free. Although sulfate is a common surfactant with excellent cleaning function, it can destroy the natural protective layer of hair, causing it to become dry, brittle and broken.
For a synthetic wig, some regular shampoos are too harsh and strong due to the synthetic fiber is more fragile and easily damaged. If you want to use the shampoo you daily use to wash your synthetic wig, you must make sure the shampoo is sulfate-free, safe and gentle.
How to wash a human hair wig without wig shampoo?
If you don't have a wig shampoo and you just run out of your usual shampoo, there are other alternatives you can find in your home to wash your wig. Here, we will enumerate other products with cleaning features to wash a wig.
Body wash
The body wash can easily be found in one's home and this can be an excellent alternative to wash your wig. Most body wash products made with plant-based moisturizers can gently clean and nourish your skin, which can gently clean your wig and avoid dryness.
Step 1: Gently comb your wig from the hair end and work your way up to the hair roots until you can easily run the comb through the wig without snagging.
Step 2: Fill your sink with cold water, and mix in the appropriate amount of body wash according to the wig length and density. Stir the mixture until the body wash is even diluted.
Step 3: Turn the wig inside out and soak it in the water. Soak the wig for 5-10 minutes. If the wig base is still dirty you can gently rub it to remove the dirt.
Step 4: Rinse the wig with cold water to remove the body wash until there is no residue.
Step 5: Gently squeeze the water out of the wig and absorb excess water with a towel. Place the wig on a wig stand to air dry or blow dry with cold wind.
Washing up liquid
The washing up liquid is an essential cleaning product for every household. This can be used as a temporary replacement to wash your wig. But it often contains strong detergents that can strip any oil and moisture off the wig, causing dryness and damage.
Step 1: Use a comb to detangle your wig until there are no more knots.
Step 2: Fill the sink with cold water. Mix in enough washing liquid in the water and stir the mixture until they are evenly blended.
Step 3: Turn your wig inside out. Soak it in the mixture for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4: Rinse the wig to remove the washing up liquid.
Step 5: Apply hair conditioner to the hair of the wig. If your wig is a HD lace wig such as a 4×4 lace closure wig or a 13×4 lace front wig, you must avoid applying conditioner to the hair knots on the lace area.
Step 6: Rinse your wig to remove any residue from the conditioner.
Step 7: Gently squeeze the water out of the wig and use a towel to press out excess water. Place the wig on a wig stand to dry.
Bar soap
People used to wash their hair with soap before there was shampoo. The bar soap has a strong cleaning power, but it can easily cause dry hair. So, it was gradually replaced by shampoo. The bar soap can be a temporary substitute to wash your wig if you run out of shampoo.
Step 1: Gently detangle your wig to smooth.
Step 2: Rinse or soak your wig to thoroughly wet it.
Step 3: Wet your hands to help create more lather. Rub the bar soap between your two hands and vigorously rub your hands together until the lather is enough to cover the entire wig. Apply the lather on your wig and make sure it is fully covered.
Step 4: Gently rub your wig to remove all the dirt. Rinse all the lather out of the wig.
Step 5: Apply hair conditioner on the wig hair. When the hair is fully nourished, rinse the conditioner out of the wig.
Step 6: Remove the excess water and place it on a wig stand to dry.
If your wigs are machine-made wigs such as v part wigs, u part wigs or headband wigs, you can apply hair conditioner to the hair roots. If your wigs are HD lace wigs you need to pay attention to avoid applying conditioner on the hair roots within the lace area. Because the conditioner can loosen the hair knots, causing hair shedding.
