It’s no secret that I wear wigs from time to time while I am growing out my natural hair. I mean, who doesn’t these days? Beyoncé has a wig stash that I would die to get my hands on. But since human hair wigs can cost as much as $2,000 per unit, most people buy synthetic wigs as a budget friendly alternative. Although affordable, synthetic pieces don’t last as long as human hair; they become dry and matted with wear, and can only be manipulated for so long before you have to shelve it. But with the advancing technology of high heat synthetic fibers, there are many different methods to extend the…
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The Secret To Making Synthetic Wigs Look Like New For Up To A Year
Having her–the wig–was one thing, but maintaining her lifespan was another. So I did some research and found that maintaining my synthetic wigs shouldn’t have cost me as much as I was spending pre-Sandy. Gone were the days of spending money at the beauty store, because the one thing I needed was in my possession all along: FABRIC SOFTENER. Synthetic wigs’ new best friend! While synthetic wigs are a financially friendly alternative to human hair wigs, they do have their downsides. One huge drawback is that they tend to lose shape and style when the synthetic fibers develop static electricity or cling. Basically, static cling is caused by negatively charged…
