The Dos and Don'ts of Heat Styling Human Hair Wigs

Here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind when using heat to style human hair wigs:

DO:
Use lower heat settings. High heat can damage and dry out hair. Keep temperatures under 300°F.
Work in sections. Divide hair into manageable sections before curling or straightening. This prevents over-styling.
Use a heat protectant. Spray a thermal protectant evenly over the hair to prevent heat damage.
Allow wig to cool before restyling. Let the wig fully cool and set before going over the same section again with heat tools.
Style from the bottom up. Start curling or straightening from hair ends first, then work upwards. This reduces stress on the fibers.
Maintain moisture. Use a hydrating mask or oil sheen to keep human hair conditioned and supple.
DON'T:
Overuse hot tools. Frequent high heat styling can cause permanent damage over time. Allow a break between heat sessions.
Apply direct heat to roots. Concentrate heat styling on mid-shaft to ends. Heat on roots can melt delicate lace materials.
Roughly handle or over-brush. Gentle, wide-toothed detangling maintains the integrity of the fibers.
Use inappropriate heat tools. Stick to wig-friendly tools like curling wands, flat irons on lower settings. Avoid crimpers.
Neglect trimming. Get regular minor trims to remove damaged split ends and maintain healthy ends.
Style while wet. Only apply heat tools when the wig is completely dry to prevent exacerbated damage through styling.
With the proper techniques and care, human hair wigs can be heat-styled and manipulated just like natural hair. Taking precautions allows for long-lasting, reusable wigs. Let me know if you have any other wig questions!