How to paint a wig of artificial hair at home?

. If you are not yet ready for a radical change in your life andappearance, but really want something to change, then the simplest, and at the same time, the most decisive way - to change the hairstyle. You can not really, but for a while: wearing a wig, increasing the strands or attaching a hairpiece. Once resorting to this option, you may want to change not only your hair, but also artificial ones. Next, let's talk about whether and how to paint a wig of artificial hair at home.

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Than to paint?

Modern wigs and artificial strands are made not only from "puppet", but also from real hair. They cost several times more expensive, but their service life is much longer. If the wig is made of natural hair - you can not only paint it in any color you like without fear, but also make any hairstyle using a curling iron or ironing. At the same time, for artificial strands such manipulations can become the last in their life.

Important! The usual paint used in the hairdressing business can completely ruin an artificial wig from a kanekalon or similar materials. Under the influence of chemicals, it will simply "burn" and curdle.

And these tools are suitable:

• You can not paint the entire wig, but only a few stitches, for example, near the face. For these purposes, an ordinary marker on an alcohol basis is quite suitable.
• Batik is a paint for drawing on fabric, it can also help to color a wig from artificial hair at home. Dissolve the paint with water in the calculation of 1 liter of water for 1 bottle of paint, put the wig in this mixture for a couple of days. Then it must dry for at least 24 hours.

Important! Sometimes after this procedure, artificial hair becomes slightly stiffer, so combing them should be very careful.

Generally, wigs, and especially artificial ones, require a very careful attitude, therefore changing its color or somehow changing, you act at your own risk and risk, where the result is difficult to predict.

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Step-by-step instruction: how to paint an artificial wig with the

marker So, if you still decide to dye your "spare" hair, then tune in for a long, laborious work and unpredictable result. In principle, for this coloring, you can use any alcohol-based dye:

1. Wear protective gloves.
2. Protect your clothing and furniture from getting paint on them.
3. Use the scissors to remove the marker shaft.
4. Gently cut the tip of the rod so that you have a thin "brush".
5. Take a deep disposable plate, pour a small amount of alcohol into it.
6. Dip the marker rod into alcohol, draw it like a brush over a thin strand.
7. So, act until you dye all the hair.
8. It's better to start dying from the dowel near the face - perhaps after seeing how much time this process takes from you, you just do not have the patience to finish what you started.

Important! This method is suitable only for wigs made of artificial hair of light shades.

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Ink Painting at Home

If you want a darker shade, such as black, purple or blue, use ink.

The main drawback of this coloration, apart from the laboriousness of the process, is an unstable color. In addition, the curls can dirty everything you touch. Because of this, this method is desirable to use only in exceptional cases.

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Acrylic colors for wigs made from artificial hair

Can I paint a wig of artificial hair with acrylic paints?- Of course. For staining with such paints:

• take a can;
• spread out the wig on the newspaper;
• spray the paint over the entire length of the hair.

Important! Make sure that all the strands are evenly colored. At the end of the procedure, leave the painted wig in the fresh air for at least three hours.

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Accustomed hair and curls on the hairpins

Separately it is worth considering whether it is possible to color the accrued hair and curls on the hairpins. In the case of locks on the barrettes - of course. Follow the recommendations that were described above.

But artificial hair extensions can not be repainted, because they can not be dyed with paints for natural hair, and the natural locks are contraindicated in the methods used to paint non-natural strands. Because of this, it is necessary to reconcile with the already existing color.

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Recommendations for the care of the wig

There is an opinion that artificial wigs are more resistant to damage, and many are wondering how to properly wash them. So:

1. Wig can only be washed by hand and by no means in a washing machine.
2. For this purpose it is desirable to use liquid soap or neutral shampoos.
3. After thorough rinsing, the wig must be dried on a stand with a terry towel.

To prevent the synthetic hair from beginning to resemble a loofah, you should follow some rules:

• Before washing, the wig needs to be carefully combed;
• Wash unnatural locks gently, without tangling strands - you can not rub intensively;
• During the combing, drying and packing, the wig should be fixed to the stand.

Important! Products made of synthetic hair do not tolerate wringing, drying with a hair dryer, thermobioguies and electric clamps - all this damages the structure of artificial hair. For styling and giving a beautiful healthy shine on a wet wig, a special conditioner should be sprayed. To fix the form, use a special lacquer for synthetic curls.

Proper care will help to maintain the beauty of the wig for a long time. And you can shine every day in a new guise, surprising your acquaintances.