A wig is a wonderful transformation tool. By changing chic wigs, you can feel a new way every day, create unexpected looks and moods. Taking care of wigs is no more difficult than caring for your own hair, but in order to dye a wig, you need to know some subtleties.
It is necessary
- To dye your faux hair wig you will need:
- - permanent marker;
- - alcohol-based stamp ink;
- - latex gloves;
- - cotton wool or brush;
- - utensils for paint.
Instructions
Step 1
So, wigs come in natural and artificial hair. With natural wigs, everything is quite simple - they can be dyed with the usual hair dye, taking into account their color and structure. The only conditions are that you should not dye too dark hair into a radically white color, as well as dye wigs based on mono-fabric, as it will also be dyed.
Step 2
As for artificial hair, dyeing it is a very specific process. Strictly speaking, experts in this matter - stylists and hairdressers generally do not advise dyeing synthetic fiber wigs, since, most likely, any composition will spoil the appearance of the product. But, if you really really want to change the color of the wig, you can follow the advice of cosplayers who have become pros in this business for a long time.
Step 3
The safest dyes for artificial hair are alcohol-based dyes. This can be a marker, alcohol ink for stamps and prints, ink for printers. In addition, some advise using batik for dyeing - a special paint for creating patterns on fabric.
Step 4
The easiest way to change the color of a wig is to carefully paint over each strand with a felt-tip pen, as if you were coloring a picture on paper. This is a laborious method that is only suitable for light short wigs, but it is quite safe. You won't ruin your hair.
Step 5
If you are going to dye your wig with ink, you can apply it to your hair with a cotton swab or brush. Remember to wear gloves when doing this and to protect your clothing and surrounding furniture from ink splashes. Use hairpins to partially dye some strands. Let the wig dry after dyeing.
Step 6
Many people advise to dye faux wigs with batik. This is also good because you can choose the color you need from a wide range of paints. The wig will need to be soaked in a batik solution with water for 3 days (2-3 cans of paint for 3 liters of water). The wig should then be dried (preferably outdoors). Unfortunately, this method can damage the structure of the artificial fiber, making it more rigid and fragile. Therefore, the hair from the faux wig may fall out. However, if you use it carefully and comb it gently, you will be able to wear this wig for a long time.
