If you have purchased wig, it is very important to learn how to wash a wig properly. If you do not invest the time in the process, chances are good that you will find the wig has a much shorter life span than if you just take care of it from the beginning. The good news is that caring for your wig does not have to be difficult. Washing the wig is the largest and most important aspect to get right and it is not as difficult as you may believe.

The first thing to do when you need to wash your wig is to know how often to do so. If you wear your wig regularly, you will need to wash it about one time per week, perhaps less. Like washing your natural hair, you need to keep in mind just how dirty it has gotten. If you are in a situation where there is high humidity or poor air quality, you will likely need to wash it more often than others do.

To get started, be sure you have the right products. You will need to purchase the proper shampoo, as recommended by the manufacturer. When you purchased the wig, you likely received instructions on how to wash it properly, including the types of products allowable. In most cases, a gentle shampoo works just fine. You may also need to invest in a specialized wig brush. This brush is an important part of the process since you need something that has a design not to pull out the hairs from the wig's center.

Follow these steps to wash the wig properly.

1. Brush out the wig properly. Be sure to use the right brush and not to pull hard on the wig. Use the same pressure as you would for your own hair.

2. Place a small amount of shampoo in the palm of your hand and wet it. You do not need a lot to get started. Then, agitate the wig gently. Use only cold water on the wig.

3. Many people like to fill a sink with cold water and then add the soap to it. Then, using your hand like the agitator of the washing machine, move the wig through the water gently.

4. Rinse the wig thoroughly. You want to ensure the soap has full removal from the hair prior to actually drying it.

5. Use a dry towel to blot dry the wig. Do not wring the wig to squeeze the water out of it. Rather, use a towel and blot dry it. Remove as much of the water as possible in this method.

6. You can gently blow dry your real hair wigs

7. Apply the conditioning spray to the wig. When it comes to learning how to wash a wig, this is the key step. The conditioner allows the wig to be styled easier, but overdoing it may cause problems. A light spray is all that is necessary.

Finally, allow the wig to air dry completely prior to wearing it. This prevents any difficulties. Learning how to wash a wig does not have to be difficult at all!