When you wear a wig, not only is it exposed to the elements, it will also absorb sweat from your scalp and hair. Although you don’t have to wash your wig as often as your own hair, you would still need to wash it after you’ve worn it a few times whether it is a long wig or a short wig. You will need to play by ear on when to give your wig a good bath.
There are times when it may still smell and feel clean, so all you need to do is hang it on the wig stand to start your detangling process, letting it dry and giving it a good brush before storing. However, you will still need to wash your wig after approximately 10-15 wearings even if you think it still feels clean. This is to avoid letting all the oil, sebum and dead skin stick to the wig and shorten its lifespan.
Washing your wig is not difficult. All you need to do is soak it for approximately 5 minutes in some cold water and wig shampoo, then dip it in and out of the water a few times to get all the dirt out. If there are makeup stains on your wig cap, you can use a soft toothbrush to gently brush it out. Then, rinse your wig gently in some cool water, condition by soaking the wig in a water and conditioner solution, then rinse it again.