It should not be a challenge to make the synthetic wig less shiny and fit your appearance in a specific activity. By default, synthetic wigs have a slightly shiny sheen and may not always match the look you want. Nevertheless, you can remove excess gloss and make your wig look natural in an instant.
These tips and tricks are cost-effective and you can use them without spending money. Many of the materials we recommend here that make synthetic wigs less shiny are household products that you can easily find at home.
1. DRY SHAMPOO
Dry cleaning shampoo is the most common and easiest way to remove the oily luster of synthetic wigs. Dry cleaning shampoo is usually canned to effectively remove the greasy feeling at the root of the hair. Dry shampoo can be sprayed evenly on synthetic wigs to remove their excess luster.
Dry cleaning shampoos contain a powdery mixture that can produce immediate results on synthetic wigs. If you find your wig too shiny a few minutes before you leave home, it will come in handy.
The disadvantage of dry cleaning shampoo is that it can temporarily change the color of the wig by coating it with a white powder tone. To avoid this discoloration, choose a suitable dry cleaning shampoo to obtain the desired appearance. For example, when applying a dry cleaning shampoo to a dark synthetic wig, use a dry cleaning shampoo designed for black hair. Another way to reduce discoloration is to thoroughly apply dry cleaning shampoo to your hair by gently rubbing it.
To remove the excess gloss from the wig with dry cleaning shampoo, just spray the dry cleaning shampoo evenly on the wig. After spraying, gently comb your wig and everything is ready.
2. BABY POWDER
As an alternative to dry cleaning shampoo, you can try Baby talcum powder. Baby talcum powder is not only used to prevent diaper rash in children but also can help you remove the oily light on your synthetic wig.
Spray a little baby talcum powder on the palm of your hand, and then gently smear it around the wig, which will greatly reduce the luster of the wig. After gently wiping the wig with baby talcum powder, shake it off to remove the excess powder. Then gently smear the powder around with a comb or finger until it is distributed to each part of the wig.
Important: do not try to use any type of powder, because some powders will leave the white matter on the wig. Make sure to use baby powder.
3. WIG SHAMPOO
There are shampoo brands specially designed for wigs. You can find them in almost any store that sells wigs. These shampoos are designed with chemical reagents to remove any form of the unnatural luster from synthetic wigs. By washing your wig with these professional synthetic wig shampoo, you will remove excess luster from your wig.
To use these shampoos as a technique for removing excess gloss, simply wash your wig with wig shampoo normally and let it dry.
Tips:
1. Get a jug of warm water and pour 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar.
2. Stir to mix evenly.
3. When it is properly mixed, dip your wig into it and allow the wig to remain in the mixture for up to 20 minutes.
4. You will notice trails of white inside the jug where your wig was dipped. This shows a chemical reaction that took place.
5. Take your wig out and rinse it with water thoroughly
6. Place your wig on a wig stand and gently comb your wig to loosen any tangles.
7. Allow the wig to dry and you should now have a wig that is without shine.
There's no point in letting your shiny wig reveal the fact that you're wearing a wig. With these important tips, you will be able to remove the oil gloss and continue your day knowing that your wig looks natural. We are confident that by following any of the techniques listed above, you will be able to make your synthetic wig less shiny and more natural.