Synthetic hair is made up of polymers and plastic that react with chemical or heat processes to reduce the quality of it's synthetic fabric. This is why it's not advisable to use hair dyes to color synthetic hair. Show
So what can you use to color your hair? Keep reading to learn how to color your synthetic hair and why using hair dye is not advisable. Can you dye synthetic hair?
Curlfit customer using bronze temporary hair makeup from Curlfit to color black wig Synthetic hair can be dyed but it is not advisable, especially if you are planning to keep the wig for a long time. The strands of synthetic hair are made up of various man-made or natural polymers, acrylic, and plastics ( PVC, polyester) which react with bleach or hair dye to become rough and less in quality. Synthetic hair is a type of fabric constructed in the form of hair strands. It doesn't take after the natural structure of real hair, so hair dye technology won't work on it. To use permanent or semi-permanent hair dye, the outer layer of your hair(hair cuticle) has to be lifted for the pigment to be deposited in the inner layers of the hair strands. Synthetic hair is made of plastic and isn't penetrable. It doesn't have layers for the hair dye to work. The pigment may hang onto the surface of the hair but higher-grade synthetic wigs are smoother in texture and will not even be able to hold the dye on its surface. This where temporary hair makeup comes in. Temporary hair makeup can hold onto any texture or type of hair, to give it a burst of color without the need for bleach- even synthetic hair! If you want to know more about how hair dye works vs. hair makeup, you can check out this blog post. How to dye synthetic hair If you want to add color to your synthetic hair, opt for temporary hair makeup. It adds a burst of color to your hair by coating the surface of the individual strands. It doesn't need bleach or hair dye technology and you can use any color on every shade of hair (even jet black!). Curlfit hair makeup has so many other benefits;
How do you dye synthetic hair with hair makeupYou will just need two things to use temporary hair makeup;
And that's it! You can use hair makeup at home, even if it's your first time coloring your hair. It is a one process application, super DIY friendly, and really fast to do. Step 1: Wash your hairIt's best to use hair makeup on clean detangled hair. This will make the process seamless and easier to apply. Plus, it will last longer. Curlfit hair makeup works perfectly on both wet and dry hair, but for synthetic wigs we suggest you dry it before applying your color. Optional Step: Mix your colors (if it implies)Hair makeup is super flexible and customizable. If you don't find the color you want, you can just mix two hair makeup colors to get your desired color- almost like mixing colors before painting. If Aquamarine is out of stock in the array of Curlfit hair makeup colors, you can simply mix dark green and blue hair makeup to get that shade. To get rosegold, mix gold hair makeup with pink hair makeup in equal portions. There are so many other combinations you can try! For more hair makeup mixes, you can check out the Curlfit community across all social medias. Step 2: Apply hair makeupYou can do absolutely anything with hair makeup - a subtle tint of your favorite colors, contrasting highlights, a colored twist out, a glorious colored afro - anything you can think of! Unleash your creativity with hair makeup and express yourself on your synthetic hair. Every drop of Curlfit hair makeup is super-pigmented. So a little goes a long way. Start applying the hair color, section by section. If you want to increase the vibrancy, you can just apply more color. Step 3: Air dry/ blow dryWe know your hair is super cute and you're probably super pumped to try the wig on, but not yet! Your hair has to be completely dry to avoid color transfer. Air drying or blow drying your hair will ensure the color sets. Depending on your hair porosity and the amount of hair makeup used, it may take between 30 minutes to 2 hours for it to dry. That's it! Easy, isn't it? Curlfit customer using burgundy hair makeup on brown synthetic hair Other Alternatives to dye synthetic hair
Because synthetic hair is a material, fabric dye is popularly used in replace of hair dye. We suggest this as an alternative because most fabric pigments are derived from natural sources like seaweed, nuts, roots, etc., but there are limitations to it.
The acrylic formula is very simple and quick to use. The only disadvantage is the result may be stiff, unnatural, and stick together in clumps. NT: it can be tempting to use alcohol ink/sharpie ink to dye your hair, as suggested by some DIY enthusiasts, but Sharpies contain too much alcohol and make your wig lose its luster and softness. Alcohol ink only vibrantly shows on white/platinum gold hair and it is very tedious to apply. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With Curlfit hair makeup, you can dye your synthetic hair, no matter the color. It's your sure bet to give your wig a "safe" burst of color and still maintain its luster, shine, and quality. We hope we were able to answer your pending questions and don't forget to tag us @curlfitofficial when you color your wig! 🤍 What happens if you dye synthetic hair?Synthetic wigs are made from such materials as nylon or polyester, which means they will not react to dyes in the same way as human hair. The ammonia and bleach used in dyes will just destroy the texture and material of the wig or hair extension and damage them beyond repair.
What happens if you use hair dye on a synthetic wig?Synthetic hair is dyeable; however, you cannot do it using the regular hair dyes as the fibers of the synthetic wig are not penetrable like natural fibers. Moreover, the chemicals in these dyes damage the synthetic hair fibers. You need to prepare your dye for dyeing the artificial fibers.
How long do you leave hair dye on synthetic hair?Use your fingers to distribute the mixture throughout the extensions. Wait for up to 2 hours for the color to adhere to the hair. Rinse the wig thoroughly with cold water and let it air dry.
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