Between-Wash Wig Care: Keep Your Style Fresh Every Day
You shouldn't wash your synthetic wig after every wear — in fact, over-washing is one of the most common ways to shorten a wig's lifespan. The recommended frequency is every 6–8 wears, which means most of the time, your wig needs refreshing rather than a full wash. The good news is that a proper between-wash routine takes only a few minutes and can keep your wig looking genuinely fresh and beautiful.
Whether you're wearing styles from our fringe collection, a sleek lace front, or anything across our full synthetic range, these tips will keep every style looking its best between washes.
1. Let It Air Out After Every Wear
The single simplest thing you can do: after taking your wig off, place it on a wig stand for at least 15–30 minutes before storing it. This allows any moisture from your scalp — even just the natural moisture of a normal day — to evaporate before the wig is put away. Storing a wig while it's still warm and slightly damp is a recipe for odour and deterioration over time.
2. Gentle Detangling After Each Wear
Before you store your wig, give it a quick, gentle detangle with a wide-tooth comb, working from the ends upward to the roots. This prevents small tangles from becoming major ones. For curly or wavy styles, finger-detangling is gentler and helps preserve the texture pattern better than a comb.
3. Wig Refresher Spray
A good wig refresher spray is an invaluable part of your between-wash kit. These sprays are specifically formulated for synthetic fibres — they neutralise odours, add a light conditioning effect, and help tame any frizz or flyaways that have developed between washes. Simply mist lightly over the wig, gently smooth with your hands, and let it air dry for a few minutes before wearing.
4. Handling Frizz in Wavy or Curly Styles
Frizz is the enemy of a beautiful synthetic wig between washes. For wavy styles, lightly misting the wig with water and then scrunching the fibres gently can reactivate the wave pattern and tame frizz simultaneously. For curly styles, a very small amount of wig-safe serum worked through the mid-lengths and ends will add definition and tame flyaways without weighing the fibres down.
5. Refreshing Straight Styles
For sleek straight styles, the main maintenance task is smoothing out any frizz or disrupted fibres. A very light application of wig-safe serum or smoothing spray, worked through the hair with your hands and then smoothed with a flat-back brush, will restore the sleek finish. Avoid over-applying product — less is always more with synthetic fibres.
6. Spot Cleaning
If you notice a specific area of the wig that has a mark or product buildup — perhaps around the hairline where skincare or makeup has transferred — spot cleaning with a small amount of diluted wig shampoo on a cotton bud can address it without requiring a full wash. Dab gently, rinse with a small amount of cool water on a clean cotton bud, and allow to air dry.
7. Storing Correctly Between Wears
We've said it before, but it bears repeating: a wig stored on a stand in a cool, dust-free place will always come off that stand in better condition than one stored in a bag or box. Good storage is the foundation of good between-wash wig care.
Build your wig care routine around these principles and your styles will reward you with months of beautiful wear. And when it's time for a new addition to your collection, browse our latest arrivals across the full synthetic range, or explore the human hair options at MH Wigs.