How To Wash A Wig Without Wig Shampoo?

Regular cleaning plays an important role in keeping the shape and luster of your wig. 

Maybe you want to wash your wig, but you don’t have wig shampoo.

Maybe you think the wig shampoo is not budget-friendly and cost-effective.

Actually, there are many alternatives for you to clean your wig.

The following blog will introduce eight ways for you to wash a wig without wig shampoo.

If you read this blog carefully, you can master these methods effortlessly and successfully.

1. Baking Soda

When it comes to baking soda, it is a natural and alkaline white crystalline powder that can be used in baking, making the dough and batter rise and light.

However, the baking soda can also be used to clean your wig, which can remove the dirt and strip the funky odors from the wig.

That is to say, if your wig absorbs cooking, cigarette smoke, or other smells, you can use the baking soda to neutralize these odors.

Frankly speaking, the baking soda is an excellent choice for you.

The following are the detailed procedures for you to clean your wig with baking soda.

(1)Step 1: Mix the baking soda.

Firstly, you can mix 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda into the lukewarm water.

(2)Step 2: Place your wig into the solution.

Once the baking soda is diluted, you can put your wig into the lukewarm water.

Then you can swish the wig around for 10-15 minutes.

(3)Step 3: Rinse your wig thoroughly.

Thirdly, you can rinse your wig thoroughly with cool water.

During the rinse procession, you should avoid rubbing your wig, in case of any damage.

(4)Step 4: Air dry your wig.

Last but not least, you can air dry you wig on a mannequin head or a wig stand.

2. Cornstarch

Cornstarch refers to a fine, white, and flavorless powder that can be used as a thickener for soups, sauces, and so on.

Just like baking soda, the cornstarch can also be used to clean your wig, which can stripe the oils and keep the volume of the wig.

What’s more, if you choose cornstarch, you can clean your wig without water.

The procedures are as follows.

(1)Step 1: Put the cornstarch on your wig. 

First of all, you can sprinkle the cornstarch evenly on the wig, especially for the hair roots and oily spots.

Then leave the cornstarch on your wig for 15-20 minutes, which can better strip the oils from the wig.

(2)Step 2: Brush the powder out.

Secondly, you can use a wide-tooth comb to distribute the cornstarch.

After that, you can shake the powder off your wig.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Thirdly, the apple cider vinegar can also help the wig to keep its luster, and remove the dull residue of your wig.

The following are the detailed procedures for you.

(1)Step 1: Mix the apple cider vinegar with water.

First of all, you should mix one part apple cider vinegar with three parts water.

(2)Step 2: Pour the mixture over the wig.

Secondly, you can pour the mixture over your wig, especially for the hair ends.

(3)Step 3: Rinse the wig thoroughly.

Thirdly, you should rinse the wig immediately and thoroughly, making sure there is no residues on it.

4. Baby Shampoo

As we all know, baby shampoo is a kind of mild and pH-balanced product, which is especially designed for the delicate hair and sensitive skin of infants and young children.

Frankly speaking, the baby shampoo is gentle enough for you to wash your wig.

There are detailed procedures for you.

(1)Step 1: Fill the basin with water.

Firstly, you should fill the basin with cool or lukewarm water.

(2)Step 2: Put the baby shampoo in the water.

Secondly, you can put a little baby shampoo in the water.

Generally speaking, a nickel-sized drop of baby shampoo is enough for you.

Then, you can swish the water to create bubbles.

(3)Step 3: Wash your wig.

Thirdly, you can submerge the wig in the water, and swish it in a gentle way for 2-3 minutes.

Please avoid rubbing the wig, which will cause some irreversible damage to the wig.

(4)Step 4: Rinse your wig.

Last but not least, you should rinse your wig completely, removing all the residues.

5. Dish Soap

Specifically designed for breaking down oils, the dish soap can remove the grease and food residues on cutlery, pots, and pans.

Therefore, the dish soap is an excellent choice for you to deal with oils or product on the wig.

The procedures are as follows.

(1)Step 1: Fill the basin with water.

Firstly, you should fill the basin with cool or lukewarm water.

(2)Step 2: Put the dish soap in the water.

Secondly, you can put 1-2 drops of dish soap in the water, mixing it with the water completely.

(3)Step 3: Wash your wig.

Thirdly, you can put the wig in the solution, and swish it in a gentle way.

For a complete cleaning, you should focus on the area that accumulates buildup.

(4)Step 4: Rinse your wig.

Last, it is time for you to rinse the wig thoroughly.

6. Fabric Softener

Fabric softener is a liquid or sheet-based laundry additive that has lubricating ingredients, which can make clothes softer and prevent wrinkles.

Of course, you can use the fabric softener to wash and soften your wig, especially for a synthetic wig.

(1)Step 1: Fill the basin with water.

Firstly, you should fill the basin with cool or lukewarm water.

(2)Step 2: Mix the fabric softener with the water.

Secondly, you can mix a capful of fabric softener with the water, and then soak the wig in the solution for 5-10 minutes.

(3)Step 3: Rinse the wig thoroughly.

Last, you should rinse your wig thoroughly to remove any excess product.

7. Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoo refers to a waterless hair product that contains gentle conditioning ingredients, which can absorb excess oil and sweat from the scalp, making the hair clean and refreshed.

Usually, the dry shampoo is in spray or powder form, and it is convenient for you to use.

Of course, you can use the dry shampoo to clean your wig.

Just like the cornstarch, the application of the dry shampoo doesn’t require any water.

Generally speaking, you can apply the dry shampoo to the hair directly, and leave it for a few minutes to absorb.

Then you can use a wide-tooth comb to brush it out.

In a nutshell, using dry shampoo to clean your wig is pretty easy.

8. Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel refers to a clear and viscous product that is derived from the inner parenchyma tissue of the aloe vera plant leaf, which can alleviate the roughness and stiffness caused by dryness.

In reality, you can use the aloe vera gel to wash your wig, absorbing the dust, oil, and other residues from the surface of your wig.

(1)Step 1: Prepare your wig.

Firstly, you should brush the wig to remove any tangles, and then soak it in the lukewarm water.

(2)Step 2: Apply the aloe vera gel to your wig.

Secondly, you can apply the aloe vera gel to your wig.

For deep hydration, you can massage the wig to absorb the aloe vera gel.

Then you can leave the gel to your wig for 30-45 minutes to moisturize it.

(3)Step 3: Rinse your wig.

Lastly, you should rinse your wig with cold water to remove all the residues.

Conclusion:

After reading this blog, you must have learned how to wash your wig without wig shampoo successfully.

Without wig shampoo, you can still use other alternatives to keep the shine and longevity of your wig.

It’s my pleasure if this blog can really address your concerns and problems about washing a wig without wig shampoo.

If you have any questions about human hair wigs, please feel free to leave a comment, and I will respond to you as soon as possible.