Making a Wig Your Own Right Out of the Box

When you take a new wig out of the box for the first time you can sometimes be left feeling less than excited. Maybe the synthetic fibres are too shiny, the hairline is too rigid, or perhaps the flyaways keep bothering you. Kate-Leigh and Jo @Baldmothertucker sat down on instagram to talk about how to prepare a wig to wear right out of the box.

Learn how to achieve a natural shine, tame those flyaways, remove knots and more!

Sometimes it’s easy to write off a wig straight out of the box, but Jo warns us not to be so hasty. Take some time to make your new wig your own. Jo showed us how to do this with her Angelica Wig by Noriko. The first step once you have removed the tags is to give her a gentle shake and brush through. Jo recommended using a wide tooth comb. You should also break down the zig zag part. Gently comb the hair forward and choose a parting that works for you. If you find that your new wig is still not looking right, it might be a good idea to give it a wash. Even before wearing your wig, a wash can sometimes tame that crinkled look right out of the box. The Jon Renau Hair Care Kit contains the perfect set of products to begin making your new wig your own.

Do you ever find your synthetic wig too shiny? This can be especially true of blonde wigs. If this is the case you might want to try Jo’s trick. She took some dry shampoo and sprayed it all over the hair, concentrating on the roots. Jo used a generic dry shampoo she found at the grocery store, and she has tried all different brands with no real preference. They all seem to tone down the shine and leave your new wig looking less wiggy.

A key element in achieving a natural look with a new wig is disrupting the hairline. Many times a new lace front wig comes with an unnaturally straight hairline. While the lace front is beautiful and allows for a more natural hairline, using some of Jo’s tips for disrupting the hairline can really bring the wig one step further in an effort for a natural looking piece. Jo showed us how she uses an eyebrow razor to remove some of the knots along the hairline. Skip to the 16:40 time stamp to watch. Some recommend plucking the hairline but Jo and Kate-leigh warn that plucking can reduce the life of your wigs and cause stress on the fragile lace. 

If you find your wig to be a little too bulky Jo suggested using thinning scissors to some of the hair along the wefts. This allows you to get a custom density. We would recommend this only if you have some experience cutting wigs or practice on your older wigs first.

If you would like to blend the part even more with your skin tone take a dab of your concealer and apply it to the lace part. Jo recommended applying some underneath the part as well as on top. This makes the wig look even more seamless and natural.

If your new wig is synthetic you can still change up the style with some helpful products. If you find the parting is stubborn and you can’t quite get it to set where you want it, a wig steamer can really help. You can also add curls or straighten your synthetic hair with a steamer. A

The wig steamer is also great for re-conditioning your synthetic wig. If the ends are looking frazzled you can gently comb and steam the hair to bring the piece back to its former glory.

You can also use hair spray or styling mousse to perfect the look of your new wig.

Kate-Leigh reminded us about the adjusters in the back of most wigs. If you find your new wig is a little loose or too big don’t forget to utilize the adjustable tabs at the back.

When first wearing wigs, or even for seasoned wig wearers, you will find certain cap constructions are just not as comfortable. Wearing a thin wig cap or a soft velvet wig grip can really take the edge off the sometimes itchy feeling.

 

So you are ready to wear your new wig. She has been combed, dry shampooed, and the hairline has been thinned. Before you step out into the world you might thank yourself for using some styling fibre cream. Jo recommends the Jon Renau Piece out Contour Fibre Cream. This cream can help those pesky flyaways from getting stuck on your lipstick or getting in your eyes. Jo added some cream through the ends of her wig staying close to the front. You can also use this cream if you find any flyaways toward the top of your wigs. It is wonderful for getting hairs to stay where they belong. See how Jo uses the cream at the 6:00 time stamp.

 

We hope you have gained some helpful tips and tricks to try with your wigs. We are all on this hair loss journey together and it sometimes has a steep learning curve!

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