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Wig Essentials 💇♀️
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items Everything I need and use for styling and maintenance with wigs.
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👷♀️ Maintenance 👷♀️
✂️ Tools ✂️
I crimp most of my wigs to reduce shine and resistant of tangling. Works like a charm when you get the technique right! ✨️
MBHAIR Ceramic Crimper Iron for Fluffy Hair
I used a steamer after the crimping process. Not only does it reduce the wig's volume, it is very good for heat styling into intricate shapes.
OGHom Handheld Clothes Steamer 240ml 700W
A kit like this gets you very far! I haven't replaced mine in a while but when your scissors get dull. Find some from Daiso!
Fcysy Professional Hair Cutting & Thinning Scissors Kit - 7 Pcs
Wigs can be really long. So while you are crimping having these bad boys will save you.
TOCESS Large Hair Claw Clips for Women (8 Pcs)
Find yourself a clip with silicone or rubber on the bill. It will be less resistant from falling off!
AIMIKE 6pcs Non-Slip Hair Clips 4.3” Black
A comb with a metal pick is great during styling process. The metal is conductive with heat and you can heat certain areas while it is still warm. So use with CAUTION.
Leinuosen 3-Pack Rat Tail Carbon Fiber Combs
A comb used simply to separate the wig into parts without hurting yourself like the comb with the metal pick!
2Pcs Carbon Fiber Rat Tail Combs Green/Black
I HIGHLY recommend getting a heat resistant glove and a protective mat. When I do curls I hold the curl and let it cool completely in my hand.
Heat Resistant Glove & Silicone Mat for Hair Tools
If you have carpet like I do. This is exactly what you need to catch wig fibers during a cut or shed.
Dog Pool Foldable PVC Non-Slip 32x8in
T-pins are great to secure the wig and hold shape of the styling process!
T-Pins 50 Pack 2 Inch for Sewing & Knitting
Products
Got2be Glued hairspray is a must have cosplay essential for all wig projects. A wig maker's right hand man for decades.
got2B Schwarzkopf Glued Blasting Freeze Hair Spray - 12oz
Uhu glue is great to reinforce spikes and crafting in your own hairline. This powerful tube of miracles can hold onto anything.
UHU 38106 All Purpose Adhesive - 125ml Tube
Dress tape has saved me from countless garments malfunctions. But Voch Gala's tapes are fantastic. I have used another brand and it left horrible residue stains! I can absolutely vouch for Voch Gala that they will NEVER do you wrong. They are great t...
VOCH GALA Double-Sided No-Iron Fabric Tape
You know of Rit Dye? Rit DYEMORE is better for polyester and synthetics which means VERY GOOD for wig dying. I love buying Rit Dyemore from Walmart since they are consistently cheaper to purchase.
Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fabric Dye – 7 fl oz Bottle, Color for Polyester, Nylon & Acrylic Surfaces- Graphite Gray
👷♀️ Maintenance 👷♀️
I would not recommend using shampoo and conditioner for synthetic wigs. Shampoo is for skin care and conditioner is for hair care which a synthetic wig would not benefit from and affect styling. Use any dish soap that cuts grime, dirt, and bacteria. ...
Palmolive Ultra Strength Liquid Dish Soap - 42 fl oz
Wigs can get stinky. As soon as you get to cleaning a full styled wig. Use Isopropyl Alcohol. Spray and air dry in a well ventilated area.
Equate 91% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, Topical Solution Spray, 10 fl oz
This specific wetbrush detangles very well with the way the bristles are lined up. And cleaning is made easy with its hollowed designed.
Wet Brush Speed Dry Aqua, Vented, HeatFlex