Synthetic wigs are made with synthetic fibers that are often vibrantly colored and shiny. Brands likeJon RenauandRaquel Welchuse high quality synthetic fiber to give the appearance of bio hair. Some wigs are even made with a heat friendly synthetic fiber, so you can style the hair with heat tools. (Make sure it’s aheat-friendly wig!)  

Synthetic wigs have come a long way in the last few decades. The synthetic fibers often mimic the look and feel of bio hair. However, if you’re worried your synthetic wig looks too shiny or fake, here are a couple tricks: 

• When you take the wig out of the box, shake the wig around. This will help activate the hair and fluff it out. 
• Try spraying the hair with dry shampoo. This will take out the shine and make the fibers resemble natural hair. 

Synthetic wigs tend to last 3-6 months. Lifespan depends on how often you wear your wigs, how often you style it, and how often you wash it.  A good rule of thumb is to wash your wig after 7-10 days of use. When washing your wig, use shampoo and conditioner specifically formulated for synthetic wigs. If your synthetic wig is not heat friendly, using heat styling tools can damage the hair.  

Yes and no. It all depends on what your synthetic hair wig is made out of. You can use heat tools on synthetic hair, but you have to make sure it’s made with a heat friendly synthetic fiber. Otherwise, you’ll damage the wig.