How to get rid of the new wig smell?
First of all, West Kiss Hair tells you need to fill a basin or bath with lukewarm water and then fill the basin with a touch of gentle shampoo, conditioner, or fabric conditioner.
In the process of washing straight bundles with closure, you must notice some points:
Wash Your Wig Regularly
Although wigs do not need to be washed frequently like your natural hair, it is essential for you to wash your wigs regularly. After all, washing a burgundy body wave wig thoroughly may be the best way to remove any offensive or unnatural smells from a
wig.
1. Don't use hot water to wash your wigs whether they are human hair wigs or synthetic wigs since it may cause some damages to your wigs.
2. In order to keep the wig healthy, you had better choose sulfate-free shampoo and condition that are specially designed for wigs. Of course, the baby shampoo is an excellent option for you.
3. If it is possible, please use a shampoo and conditioner that are from the same brand and range, which will ensure that your body wave bundles has one smell and avoid a clash of odor.
4. Keep in mind that how often you wash your wig depends on how often you use it. If you are interested in how to wash a human hair black and neon green wig properly, read How To Wash A Human Hair Wig? for more knowledge.
Do A Deep Conditioning Treatment Once Every Two Weeks
We all know deep conditioners can keep your hair soft and prevent breakage and tangle. In fact, deep conditioners can also avoid the smell caused by product buildup and a clash in scents to some extent and add delightful smells to your
hair. We recommend that you use a deep conditioner about once every two weeks.
Before using the deep conditioner, it would be better to warm up your conditioner for an extra deep clean. You can fill a closed container with the conditioner and place it into a sink full of hot water for about a minute and apply it to
your wig.
In addition, when you decide to use a conditioner to keep a lace front wig moisturized, it is best to use natural oils or a pre-mix of natural oils that don’t contain harmful chemicals, such as olive oil, coconut hair oil, argan oil,
and so on. At the same time, you had better not DIY mixing oils by yourself unless you are sure that the scents are complimentary.
Don't Store Your Wig When It Is Wet
Similar to our clothes, if your wig is not completely dry before storing it, it will result in a damp, musty smell accumulating around both the human hair fiber and the internal wig cap. Therefore, you must ensure your wig is completely
dry, and then fold and place it into a shoe box or packet. Or you also place your wig on a wig stand to keep the wig in a good shape and allow enough airflow to avoid the wig catching a musky smell.
If you plan to store your wig for long periods of time, please try to wash and condition it before storage to avoid the possibility of worsening odors that are already there. More importantly, it will become difficult to remove the smell
in the end.
Once you have finished the wig washing process and the weather is a sunny day, hang your wig on a clothesline or temporary shelf to let your wig freely air dry outdoors, which can help you create a gorgeous and fresh wig with the most
natural aromas.
Make Sure Your Natural Hair Is Totally Dry Before Applying The Wig
For a similar reason to store your wig when it is dry, it is important to make sure your natural hair is totally dry before applying the wig, too. That is because a mass of wet or even damp natural hair gathered under a wig cap can
produce that musty odor and even will attach itself to the base of your wig.
Cover Your Hair In Smelling Environment
If you work in a kitchen or are going to be at a smoke-filled party, nothing is better to cover your hair. For example, in a kitchen, you can wear a hairnet, kerchief, or a hat. While for a party, in consideration of the dress code
permits, opt for a hat or a cute bandana to complete your look.
If you can’t cover your hair, put it up in a bun, which can limit the amount of hair that is exposed to the smelling environment.
Wash Your Pillowcase At Fixed Period
Many people think their pillowcases look very clean at first glance. But there are actually all sorts of tiny but nefarious things going on, for example, oils, dirt, sweat, and so on. In order to avoid damage and get rid of the bad smell
from your wig, we sincerely suggest you wash your pillowcase for a fixed period.
Furthermore, your hair accessories also should be washed regularly, for instance, headbands, head wraps, hair scarves, especially when they are being worn to the gym!
Keep Your Hairbrush Clean
Another item to keep clean is your hair brush or comb. Think about it: You use your brush to untangle knots and keep your hair looking its best every day. And in this process, some of those oils (and dirt and pollution) are bound to
build up on your brush over time.
In order to take out the smell from your wig, you must remove hair from between the bristles and clean it from time to time. Just some soap and water will do the trick.
Try Dry Shampoo
Except for absorbing the extra oils, the dry shampoo is designed to soak up the smell from a wig. Why not consider spraying some scented dry shampoo on your hair and use a wide-toothed comb to brush your hair thoroughly to help release a
bad smell from the hair.
Apply Lemon Juice To Your Hair
Not only can lemons make your wig smell fresh, but also reduce dandruff and excess oil from your hair. You just need to wash your wig firstly, squeeze lemon juice and massage it into your hair and scalp to create great results. And it is
great for highlight wigs as the lemon juice tends to lighten your hair and bring out highlights.
Use Baking Soda on Your Wig
Baking Soda is an ideal choice for neutralizing nasty odors and has the added benefit of softening synthetic hair. Either add a teaspoon of the soda to your wig or fully dilute a few teaspoons in a basin and leave the wig to soak for 10-30 minutes. Finally, don’t forget to rinse it with cold water and complete a full wash of your wig to ensure any chalky residue is removed.