How To Style And Maintain Kinky Curly Wigs

Kinky curly wigs are made to match the texture of afro natural hair. So, whenever you don't feel like dealing with your real hair or simply want to switch your look, you can have something that looks super natural. However, much like your natural hair, these wigs need extra care from time to time. This is super important if you want your wigs to last long. 

Not sure how to properly maintain a kinky curly wig? In this article, we'll be revealing some key maintenance tips for kinky curly wigs. We're also spilling styling secrets, read ahead to find out how to restyle your wigs.

How To Care For Kinky curly wigs

Washing With Gentle Cleansers

Once you receive your new wig, the first thing you should do is co-wash the hair before using it. After that, you can then establish a consistent routine of washing every few months depending on how often you wear the hair. Cleaning your wig is very important because a lot of oils and sweat can accumulate on the hair when it is worn and lead to damage if left unattended. However, before shampooing your wig, it is very important to ensure it is properly detangled to avoid matting and damage to the hair. 

While washing, use lukewarm water and a gentle sulphate-free shampoo that won't strip or damage the hair. Then, gently smooth the hair in a downward motion. This will ensure you do not create any frizz and help maintain the curl pattern.

Detangle With Care

Detangling your wig is essential for maintaining smoothness as it helps eliminate knots and tangles. However, you must do it with care. kinky curly hair is highly susceptible to damage when detangled incorrectly. Avoid using fine tooth combs or brushes with tiny bristles as they will only break off the hair and create even more knots. Detangle with a wide tooth comb first and then follow up with something like our detangling brush which is designed to easily glide through curls and coils.

Conditioner Is Your Friend

Using conditioner on kinky curly wigs is a great way to smoothen the hair and maintain its curl pattern. After every 5-10 times of constantly wearing your wig, use a conditioner to co-wash the hair. Then allow it to air dry or use a blow dryer if you are in a rush.  

You can also deep condition your wig every few months to help soften and nourish the hair. A deep conditioner is a slightly more intense treatment than regular conditioners so it can be really helpful for maintaining the look and feel of your wig.

Limit heat styling

While it is completely fine to heat style your wig if it is made from human hair, you also do not want to go overboard with it. Much like your real hair, excess use of heat can damage your wig and ruin the curl pattern. So, try to avoid straightening your kinky curly wigs. If you must use heat, make sure to apply a heat protectant on the hair first.

Handle your Wig Like Precious Cargo 

Kinky curly wigs must always be handled with care to prevent damage and preserve their curl pattern. Whether you are styling, cleaning, detangling, or storing your wig, try to handle the hair gently. This is really important if you want your wig to last long. instead of simply throwing your wig in any bag or just letting it lay around on your dressing cabinet, place it on a wig stand when you are not wearing it.

Additionally, you can go a step further by protecting your wig from friction and frizz at night. If you will be wearing your wigs to bed, wear a satin bonnet to help keep it secure and safe from damage.

Trim off Split Ends

Any hair whether it is in wig form or growing out of your hair will naturally acquire a few split ends as a result of wear and tear. As you wear and manipulate your wig, you may start to notice some of these split ends. So, it is very important to snip off these broken strands of hair. If left unattended, split ends can easily loop around other hair strands on your wig and create matter knots that may be very difficult to take care of. 

You do not have to do a major cut that will reduce the length of your wig. Simply search for the split ends and cut them off.

A Guide To Styling Kinky Curly Wigs

The great thing about human hair kinky curly wigs is that they give you a lot of freedom when it comes to styling. You do not have to be stuck with only the look your wig came in, you can play around with different styles. However, to ensure the hair remains in good shape, here are a few key tips to follow.

1. Start With Properly Moisturise Hair

Before trying to restyle your wig, spray it with some leave-in spray or a tiny bit of leave-in conditioner. This will soften the hair and make it more manageable.

1. Detangle With A Brush

Next, brush the hair to remove any knots and tangles so that you have a completely smooth base to work with.

1. Put the Wig In Your Desired Style

There are many different hairstyles you can try on a kinky curly wig from twist outs and braid outs to perm rod curls. You can even apply a little hair mouse on the wig before styling to enhance the curls and help set the wig in your desired hairstyle.

1. Finish With Some Oil

After styling the hair, apply a few drops of your favourite hair oil to seal in moisture and improve the overall shine of the hair. Then let it air dry. If you are in a rush, feel free to use a diffuser or blow dryer.

Kinky curly wigs are just like natural hair, delicate and in need of proper maintenance. So, if you have always assumed wigs do not require any special care, we hope you can leave that mindset behind. The good thing is, the process does not have to be complicated, with the tips and tricks we discussed in this article, you can keep your wigs in good shape for a long time.