HOW TO WASH SYNTHETIC WIGS | PART 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 เม.ย. 2023
- Today I'm going to walk you through my EASY step-by-step process of how I get my OLD, ratty, tangly, clumping together heat-friendly synthetic wigs to look brand NEW again. My demonstration will be on my 2 year old Simmer wig by Raquel Welch in colour Shaded Biscuit RL19/23SS. I've worn her EVERY day for the last two years, and with this technique to refresh her, I've managed to keep her looking amazing, prolonging her life, and ultimately saving money in the long run. (With this technique, my heat-friendly wigs just don't die...)
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⭐ I transformed the wig called Simmer by Raquel Welch in this video! You can find all the details here in my review video of Simmer: • Raquel Welch SIMMER Wi...
👉 I purchased Simmer with my own funds here: wigs.pxf.io/Simmer_
👉 At the end of the video, I'm wearing the wig called Upstage Petite. I purchased it here: wigs.pxf.io/UpstagePetite
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Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap (Lavender): amzn.to/3NW5D1H
Snuggle Fabric Softener: amzn.to/3nGWf7J
Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap: amzn.to/3BdC9oC
WATCH PART 2 (Put Heat Back Into Your Wig With Straightener) 👉 th-cam.com/video/0584kktwk6E/w-d-xo.html
⭐ I transformed the wig called Simmer by Raquel Welch in this video! You can find all the details here in my review video of Simmer: th-cam.com/video/72uFKdo3JSI/w-d-xo.html&feature=sharea
👉 I purchased Simmer with my own funds here: wigs.pxf.io/Simmer_
👉 At the end of the video, I'm wearing the wig called Upstage Petite. I purchased it here: wigs.pxf.io/UpstagePetite
⬆ When you use these links above, you will ALWAYS receive an automatic 30% off at purchase! 💗
☕ Just want to say thanks? A good coffee is the way to my heart 😂 You can buy me one here: www.buymeacoffee.com/wigswithsteph
The look and quality of wigs have drastically improved in the past 50 years.
TWO YEARS?!?! Everything I’ve read says you’re lucky if you can get 3-4 months out of a synthetic, and a human hair wig is just out of my budget right now. This gives me hope!!
Yes!! A ton of my wigs last me years. I made a video all about it here: th-cam.com/video/gXRycpDx764/w-d-xo.html
Hopefully it helps!! 💕
@@WigsWithSteph I’m so grateful I found your channel. You’ve given me a ton of courage! I’m nervous about wearing a wig for the first time, but then I remind myself of how self-conscious I feel about my real hair. 🙃 I have an appointment at a big wig shop next month to get fitted, some education, and try a few on. All at your recommendation! Thank you for helping this mom of 4 littles feel like I can take pride in my appearance again. ♥️
Wow, Steph!!! 🤩 After watching your video, I took a chance on my JR-Miranda (not HF) that I love. I had just about given up on wearing her, so I figured I had nothing to lose. After washing her as per your technique & letting her dry, I very gently steamed (on low) some of the worst looking fibers while setting them with a (not plugged in) barrel curler. Then I ever so slightly trimmed a few ends that I just couldn’t restore. I was ecstatic over the results! I felt like a professional wig restorer! The real test was how she held up in the field: She totally passed. I checked, and Miranda is currently on Pre-Order for nearly double the price I originally paid for her. I cannot thank you enough🤗. You are my new wig-bestie and go-to channel. You will be a great champion in the wig community!
Hi Mandy!!!!! Thank you so much for your message!!! I am SO thrilled the technique worked for you!!! Ahhhhh!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Here’s to refreshing wigs so you never have to throw them out! 🥂
Ok Stephanie Wow wow wow I have to tell you, I’ve worn Raquel Welch wigs for 5 years and could never restore them until I found this video by YOU! I could have saved thousands of dollars if I had found you sooner! So many videos on wig care are insufficient and just don’t do the job! I tried your method and zow it works! Thank you so much! I will be sharing your videos with my wig friends!
You are adorable and I don’t think there could be a wig that doesn’t look great on you. I’ve been blown away by your technique and have watched both videos. So glad my heat friendly wigs will look great for years doing this. Thank you
You’re so welcome ❤️
I tried this along with the other video adding heat back into my heat friendly wigs and it WORKED! I was able to completely restore a nasty sticky wig. I love my heat friendly wigs now 🙂
YAY!!!!! I’m so so happy you had a good experience with it!!!! 💕🤗
This is such a game changing technique for me! I own several simmers, and just finish the technique with one of them today and oh my goodness! It’s like a new wig! Unbelievable! Thank you thank you thank you!
Now I won’t have to get rid of my Simmers so soon!
YAY!! You’re so so welcome!!!!! I’m so happy it’s helped you 🥰❤️
This looks amazing
Love this❤
Thank you
The instructions that came with my RW Editor's Pick say to never comb a wavy style, which has made detangling impossible. Thanks for this tutorial!
I just ordered my very first wig - Simmer in Shaded Biscuit. Thank you for all your videos. I’m so excited to start my wig journey and I feel so much more confident having your advice at the tips of my fingers ❤
I appreciate you so much!
HI!!! Oh my goodness, I AM SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! I hope you adore Simmer! I was obsessed. Simmer still to this day is my Go-To. I wear her so much, because she's that beautiful. When you get her right out of the box, keep in mind that it might be a little bit poofy, (at least it was for me and I was second guessing my decision way back when), but I kept her, and kept wearing her, and then suddenly BAM I figured out the best way it would look on my head- I made the part go to the other side, and WOW. I recommend playing around with Simmer when you put her on your head, because once you find the best way to wear her, WOW, she's just going to look so good. And I bet you'll get tons of compliments on the shaded biscuit color!!! It's so stunning!!!! XOXO
Thank you so much Steph!! I recently washed my HF wig following different directions and it did not work well. I’m going to try your technique now AND will make sure to put heat back into it after it dries. Definitely will be coming back to part 1 & 2 of these videos!! Thank you!! ❤😘
Hey Steph! LOVE your videos! Great quality and editing! LOVE your positivity! I’ve played with wigs and toppers for about 6 years but still at the “cheap Amazon topper” phase. I’ve also been a human hair snob but I can’t afford the name brands. You’ve inspired me and I just ordered my first name brand synthetic heat defiant topper! Cannot wait to try it out.
Could you create a video showing the tools you use? Wig stands, combs, etc. I need to order some stuff but cannot waste money and would love your suggestions/advice. I know you’ve listed some in some of your video descriptions but I’d love a full video talking about all this stuff.
Thanks again and keep the great videos coming! And congrats on your baby!!! 🍼
Hi Katherine!!! Oh my goodness, YAY, I’m so happy you’re here!!!! Absolutely, that is actually my next video!! I’ll be talking about my MUST HAVE products for my wigs. The stuff I use ALL THE TIME. 💕😍 I so happy for you and your wig journey! Let me know how it goes with your new synthetic topper!
@@WigsWithSteph yay!! I’m rewatching another one of your videos now. The one talking about your journey. You are definitely a wonderful example and inspiration to others… so brave! I’m so happy for you that you have your disease under control and have found a way to share what you’ve learned with others. Way to go!
I like your wig comb, it seems easier to comb the wig as compared to the one recommended by the wig shop when I bought the wig. is your comb specially meant for wigs?
currently my wig is ratty, tangly and clumping together and haven't been using it for close to 2 years. have the wig shampoo and conditioner and haven't use them yet
I bought from Girl Hairdo for around 150 USD
Have you tried rhe Jon Renau hair products? Just curious what your thoughts are
I am losing my hair cause of lupus , I have 3 wigs that’s says no heat on them how can I bring back the curls
Can I use JR synthetic shampoo and conditioner instead of Dr B and fabric softener on my JR wigs? i also thought after washing a synthetic wig goes right back to its original style? I am new wig wearer, love your channel, i bought a lot of wigs since March, non of my synthetics are actuall6 dirty yet! Just getting prepared. Love your channel.
Hi Steph,
I bought simmer and my wig looks so much fuller than yours. Did you thin her? I’ve got to do something. Thank you!
Do you restyle after you use your straightener? I’m worried I’ll lose all the curl and won’t be able to get the style back on my Simmer. Thanks for the great info in this video!
Yes, restyling is something I do. Sometimes I want to wear her straight though so I’ll keep her like that for a few weeks, and then I’ll decide to change it up and use the straightener to put the wave back into her. I’m actually going to be doing another video soon on how I get the wave I do for Simmer with the straightener! ☺️
Hey Steph! Your videos have been SO helpful! I bought Simmer a couple of weeks ago in shaded biscuit and i absolutely LOVE IT!! I was wondering if you could help me with a couple of questions… The ends of my hair on my wig have become super course and stick together so badly. I’ve washed it and I’ve used detangler but it’s not helping too well. Any suggestions? Also did you cut yours? Mine seems longer and a lot thicker. Any tips are much appreciated!!❤
Hii! ❤️ I’m so glad my videos have been helpful to you! Have you watched the refreshing wig video yet? This video I actually did on my own simmer wig, and in your description of your simmer, it sounds like your wig is in need of a refreshing with hot tools. Click on this video here and have a watch. If you haven’t already, it may be helpful to you: th-cam.com/video/0584kktwk6E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1xViWVrW5vg7__7A
I also didn’t cut mine at all. My wig has been restyled so many times at this point that it’s possible that’s why it may look different than yours. ❤️
How often do you wash your wigs?
Do you rinse after the soap wash before putting it in the softener you didn't mention this in the video. Rinse after each step or just the final rinse after both? Thanks!
Do you only use the Castille soap with the Snuggle? Any reason you don’t use Downy?
U can u any fabric softener
You mentioned laundry detergent. Could you tell me a little more about that please. Thank you.
I typically use the Dr. bronners soap. On the off chance that I’ve run out and want to do a quick rinse, laundry detergent has worked perfectly fine for me, followed by the softener. The same method as using the softener or washing with soap, put a little bit of detergent into pail or bucket, and then fill with water. Put wig in. Rinse our. Then follow with softener.
Hi stef I am new to wigs I bought on two toned dark on top and light brown below it looks a bit fake can I colour it?
@@franceswynne1165 hi! ❤️ great question! Is this a synthetic wig or a human hair wig?
@@WigsWithSteph it's synthetic I love your videos xx
What shampoo are you using? I was hoping to see a link…
Hi Lisa! My apologies! I hadn't realized my links were not posted below. Please expand the description box to find them now =)
The shampoo is a pure castile liquid soap by Dr. Bronner's. It is excellent at getting makeup off lace, while still being super gentle. It gets the dirt out of my wigs, and always is my GO-TO. I get the unscented.
@@WigsWithSteph Thank you so much!!! I greatly appreciate this information!! 💗
How often would you wash this wig if you wore it daily? I think you said you didn’t for the first year? Is that right? After that how often? How often do you wash makeup off the lace front and how often do you do that? I haven’t really been able to find any videos on washing makeup off the lace front in between washes so maybe that’s a content idea for you. Thanks! 🥰
Love this content idea!! ❤️ I will add this to my list to complete this December :)
@@WigsWithSteph Yay! Thanks! I’ll be looking forward to it! 😊
where can i buy the wig she is wearing?
You can buy the wig I’m wearing from here: wigs.pxf.io/Simmer_
Can I put my wig on a wig stand to dry
Absolutely 🤗💕
I bought Shimmer in a strawberry color. It’s one of least favorite wigs. In fact, I’ve never even worn it because the lace front makes it look so incredibly fake. The lace front is so obvious that I hate it;(
The strawberry color, was it a brownie/red shade? I’m curious because I’ve only seen simmer in blondes and they were so well done. I feel for you :( it’s never fun to get a wig you don’t like. Any chance you can return it and get something else you like better? ❤️
Can you use normal shampoo and conditioner? I just can’t afford to get the exclusive products on a $30 synthetic wig
3:45 Why do wig ladies always continuously shake & move everything 😂 I can’t see back of wig, or read the label, etc if you’re going to non-stop shake it all about! 😂