Are There Heat Friendly Wigs?
Today’s wigs have greatly improved in recent years. They look, feel, and behave very similarly to natural human hair. Having a heat friendly wig is important if you plan on using heating styling tools like flat irons or curling irons.
Wigs can allow you to change your hairstyle using heat-styling tools like blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons, and heated curlers to achieve the perfect look.
Types of Heat-Friendly Wigs
Human Hair Wigs
Human hair wigs are naturally heat friendly and can be styled just like a head of naturally growing hair. Because of this, they offer the widest variety of styling options, including the use of heat styling tools.
However, just like naturally growing hair, human hair wigs can still be damaged if styling tools are too hot. Take caution when styling wigs by using heat protectant sprays and appropriate styling tool temperatures.
Heat Resistant Synthetic Wigs
Not all synthetic wigs are heat friendly. If you want a synthetic wig that can be styled with heated tools, purchase a heat-resistant synthetic wig. These wigs are made from specially developed fibers that can withstand heat, whereas regular synthetic wigs are constructed using plastic fibers which will melt if heat is applied to them.
Heat-friendly synthetic wigs will hold a style until they are styled again. This wig material gives wearers the best of both worlds – the convenience of synthetic wigs and the versatility of human hair wigs. You still must apply a heat protectant before styling and set tools to an appropriate temperature for your wig.
How to Style a Heat-Friendly Wig
When you are ready to change the style of your heat-friendly wig, be sure to have these tools on hand:
- Wig Stand
- Wide-tooth comb
- Spray bottle with water
- Heat protectant
- Wig-friendly styling products
- Heat tool with an adjustable heat setting
- Hairpins
Style the wig following these three basic steps:
1. Set your heat styling tool between 250° F to 300° F. If it is too hot, you will damage the wig fibers, but if it is too cool, the hair will not hold the style.
2. Part the hair into sections and lightly dampen the wig with heat protectant spray.
3. Style the hair as you would natural hair, but pin the hair in the desired shape as it cools to ensure the style holds.
Once the wig has cooled, the style is essentially “baked” into the fibers. The style will hold until it is restyled, even through several washes.
Explore Heat-Friendly Wigs at Rosalind Stella’s
Shopping in person makes it easier to find the right wig for you. You can see and feel the difference in materials and try on wigs to determine which feels and looks best.
The professional stylists at Rosalind Stella’s Wig Boutique can guide you through the process of finding the perfect wig and give you advice on how to wash and style your wig to protect it and keep it looking great.
Explore the wide selection of heat-friendly synthetic and human hair wigs at Rosalind Stellas. Stop by the boutique or call us at (215) 725-3930 to schedule an appointment.