One of the First Steps, Part the Hair

Maintaining a curly wig begins with sectioning off the hair. Separate the hair into smaller portions if your curly wig, like the Curl Appeal wig from the Dorsanee line, has tight, little ringlets. The HD lace frontal wig by Dorsanee is a good example of a curly wig with wider, looser curls, so the hair can be parted into larger parts.

Second, apply a detangling mist to the hair.

You should then sprinkle each part very softly with a detangling spray. Use only wig care solutions specifically formulated for synthetic hair if you are working with a synthetic curly wig. If you’re dealing with a wig made from real hair, you need to utilise products specifically formulated for human hair.

Third, Brush the Hair Carefully

Tangles can be eliminated by brushing the curls lightly. When brushing a curly wig, it’s best to use a wide-toothed comb. Curls will be damaged by regular combs and brushes, and your wig may end up looking frizzy or shedding.

Fourth, fix the curls.

After you’ve untangled your wig, you can return the curls to their original state. Part the hair into smaller or bigger portions, depending on whether you want tighter or looser curls or waves in your wig.

Gently twist each curl with your finger, then let it return to its natural state. Curls that aren’t springing back after being twisted in one direction can be fixed by twisting them in the opposite direction.

If your wig is made of real hair, you can try curling it with a curling iron to get your natural hairstyle back, but be careful to use a low heat setting. The wig may be curled without the use of heat.

Fifth, be mindful of how you put away your wig.

After detangling, your curly wig needs to be stored properly to avoid damage. Put a hair net over the wig and secure it gently to keep the curls from falling out and to stop further tangling. You should then either store your wig in the bag or box it came in, or in a plastic, sealed box to protect it from dust.

Do not, under any circumstances, dump your wig onto the floor, a counter, or a chest of drawers; this is one of the surest ways to get knots and tangles in your curls and is therefore one of the worst wig maintenance practises you can engage in.