How to Style and Care for Human Hair Blend Wigs

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How to Style and Care for Human Hair Blend Wigs

Human hair blend wigs combine the best qualities of human hair and heat friendly synthetic fiber. These wigs hold their style, have a long lifespan, and are affordable! However, caring for them may be tricky, due to the unique fiber blend. Common questions include: do you use synthetic care products or human hair care products? Do you blow dry the hair or let it air dry? Can you use heat tools on it?

Learning how to maintain human hair blend wigs is essential to keeping them looking fabulous and prolonging their lifespan. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about washing and styling your human hair blended wig.

How to Wash a Human Hair Blend Wig

Learning the proper care and maintenance of human hair blend wigs can help preserve not only their appearance, but their overall lifespan. Since these wigs have been blended with human hair and premium alternative fibers, we recommend using care products specially formulated for human hair wigs, like BeautiMark’s Pure Care line. We recommend washing your wig every 6 to 8 wears. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to wash your human hair blended wig:

Detangle: Before you begin washing your wig, gently detangle the hair with a wide tooth comb. In order to reduce shedding, start combing from the ends and gradually work your way up towards the roots.

Rinse: Once you’re done detangling the hair, use room temperature water and rinse your wig from roots to ends. Pro Tip: Always rinse the fibers in the direction of the hair.

Shampoo: Work the shampoo in your hands and massage it throughout the hair and cap.

Rinse Again: Then, use room temperature water to rinse the wig until all the shampoo is out. Squeeze gently to remove any excess water.

Conditioner: Apply conditioner from the mid-shaft to the ends, avoiding the roots and knots. Then, rinse some of the conditioner out.

Dry. Lay the hair on a towel and gently blot the fibers. You want to part the hair after you have put it on the wig stand and detangle it. Allow hair to partially air dry then blow dry the hair to your desired look. Use a hot tool for a smoother and polished finish.

How to Style a Human Hair Blend Wig

What’s great about human hair blends is that you can style them like your natural hair. The synthetic fibers in the hair help the wigs hold their style longer and keep their color vibrancy. Here are some quick tips on how to style a human hair blended wig.

Style your wig on a wig stand or canvas block head.

Before you begin styling your wig, place it on a canvas block head. We do not recommend styling your wig on your head.

Use heat protectant spray.

Apply heat protectant spray, like BeautiMark’s 3-in-1 Miracle Protect to prevent damage to the fibers.

Opt for heat tools with digital temperature-controlled settings.
Whenever you heat-style human hair blend wigs, always use a digital temperature-controlled tool. While we recommend keeping your heat styling tools at 275°F - 300°F for synthetic and below 350°F for human hair, always check the manufacturer information for the specific temperature to safely heat style your human hair blend wig. Excessive heat can damage the fibers.

Try Envy’s 3-in-1 Airstyler.

Another tool you can use on your human hair blend wig is Envy’s 3-in-1 Airstyler. This innovative tool is specially made for alternative hair. The Airstyler has an advanced base unit that switches from AirFlow Control for flexible styling, Heat Control for all hair textures, and Cool Shot to lock in the style. It comes with three attachments - a curling wand for beach waves and curls, an oval smoothing brush for a salon-worthy blow out, and a round volume brush for redirecting knots and creating volume.

Use a luster serum or finishing spray.

Once you’re finished styling, use a luster serum or light finishing mist to add a beautiful shine.

Detangle your wig throughout the day.

Longer styles tend to tangle and frizz throughout the day due to the fibers rubbing against clothing. Therefore, it’s important to keep a wide tooth comb on hand to detangle the hair.

With the right products and techniques, your human hair blended wig will stay fresh and beautiful wear after wear!