Wigs are one of the best ways to keep your options open when it comes to hairstyles. Synthetic wigs, especially, come pre-styled and are a great option for women who wish to change hairstyles at a moment’s notice.

But eventually, when you get bored of your synthetic wig’s usual hairstyle, or maybe when your wig loses its former curly look due to repeated wearing and washing, it is time to style the wig once more. Only, you start to wonder:

Can you use heat on a synthetic wig?

The answer to that depends on whether your synthetic wig is heat-resistant or not. Unlike human hair wigs which can handle heat styling methods just fine, synthetic wigs need to be specially designed to do so. So, if your wig is heat-friendly, you’re good to go. If not, you need to use heatless styling methods.

Why can’t you use heat for non-heat-resistant wigs?

Using heat styling tools on a regular synthetic wig will damage it as the plastic fibers are not designed to withstand very high temperatures. It is better to use gentler styling methods to keep your wig healthy and improve its lifespan.

How to curl a synthetic wig without heat

 So, if you want your synthetic wig to achieve a bouncy and fashionable look, try out the heatless curling methods below:

1. Rollers

To use bendy rollers to curl your wig, you first need to dampen it with water. Then, divide your wig into sections and place a roller at the end of each section. Wrap the hair around the roller by rolling up the rollers to the base of the wig. Leave the rolled wig to dry.

Note that the smaller the roller, the tighter the curl and vice-versa.

After a few hours, remove the rollers by rolling them back down.

2. Plaits

An alternative to using rollers is to plait your wig.

Start by dampening your wig with water, then divide the wig into sections. The larger the section, the looser the curl, and the smaller the section, the tighter the curl. Then, plait the sections. Depending on the type of plait you use, the type of curls you get varies.

Leave the plait to dry so the curl can set. Then loose the braid to get your heatless curls!

3. Bun wrap

You can also curl your synthetic wigs with a doughnut bun wrap, especially when your wig has long hair.

First, get your wig in a high ponytail, using an elastic band to hold it in place. Dampen the ponytail and put it through the hole in the hair doughnut. Wrap the ponytail around the doughnut bun and leave it to dry.

Note that the larger the doughnut bun, the looser the curl.

Unwrap the curls, remove the hair doughnut, and let down the ponytail.

Conclusion

Hair curling is one of the best options when it comes to giving your wigs a fresh look. Try out the methods above and get the curls you love while keeping your synthetic wig healthy and long-lasting.

Also check:

The Ultimate Guide on How to Curl a Synthetic Wig