Although wigs can bring people beautiful hair look quickly and conveniently, they actually also require a lot of care and attention. Otherwise, they will occur some problems the same as our natural hair, such as frizz, tangles, split ends, etc. Some people may doubt: Do human hair wigs really get split ends?. In order to help you take better care of your wigs, keep scrolling for the answer and more knowledge on how to fix and get rid of split ends on a wig.
What Are Split Ends?
Split ends are a result of the fraying or separating of the hair strand into two or more fragments when the ends of your hair become brittle, dry, and frayed.
It often happens in extreme weather conditions, or the frequent use of blow-drying, straightening, and curling techniques. Although they often appear on the ends of your hair, they can actually occur anywhere on your hair strand.
Do Human Hair Wigs Get Split Ends?
In fact, both synthetic and human hair wigs can get split ends, especially if you regularly use hot styling tools on the hair. After all, no matter human hair wigs, or synthetic wigs can not repair themselves and nourish the hair by receiving natural oils and nutrients from the scalp like natural hair. Once wigs occur split ends, the damage will be permanent.
What Causes Split Ends?
As the above mention, when the ends of your hair become brittle, dry, and frayed, split ends will occur. Some causes of split ends on a wig are as follows:
1. Excessive Heat
If you usually style your wigs with these styling tools frequently like curling irons or straighteners, then these heat stylers can be culprits for split ends.
That is because you will apply a lot of heat to your human hair wig when drying and styling, this heat will dry out your hair making it more brittle and prone to breakage.
2. Chemical and Color Treatments
Although human hair wigs can be colored to help you achieve the perfect hair color you’ve been craving, the coloring process inevitably needs to use a lot of chemicals that can deplete and strip your hair of its natural moisture, leaving ends dry and prone to splitting.
3. Too Much Friction
Too much friction during the washing, brushing, and drying process will make the hair strands become weak over time, thus damaging the hair and causing split ends.
For example, using too tight rubber bands to tie your ponytails, applying some low-quality hair care products to cleanse your wig, and over brushing may cause too much friction.
How To Fix Split Ends On A Wig
We’re sorry to tell you there isn’t a way to fix or get rid of split ends totally hair. The only way you can actually get rid of split ends is by cutting them off.
If you are not winning with your split ends and the damage is too far gone to manage, getting your wigs trimmed by a professional hairstylist is the easiest way to get rid of split ends.
It’s best to do this every 6-8 weeks and trim between 1/2 inch and an inch one time, especially if you have long strands and want to keep the length.
Remember, you can only do this a few times as the hair won’t grow back again!
How Do You Get Rid Of Split Ends On A Wig?
Before your next trim, try these tips tp get rid of and prevent split ends:
1. Invest In Proper Hair Care Products
If possible, please always try as hard as possible to invest in some high-quality wig care products. And it is also important for you to stick to applying some wig-friendly products as many regular drugstore brands meant for natural hair could be too harmful to wig hair.
For instance, you had better use some gentle and natural products that are sulfate and paraben-free to avoid over-cleanse and damaging fragile hair.
2. Deep-condition Often To Keep Hair Moisturized
As your wig hair will not produce the natural oils and moisture that hair needs when your wigs have split ends, your hair needs more hydration than ever.
In this case, you can use a rich and nourishing conditioner during the wig washing process to smooth the hair and make it softer and more manageable.
When conditioning, you should apply it from the mid-lengths of your hair through the ends, and then gently comb it with your fingers from bottom up through to remove detangles easily without running the risk of snapping off any hair fibers.
Or you can use products that have ingredients such as jojoba oil, shea butter or argan oil to make your hair strands more elastic, shiny and moisturized.
3. Dry Gently
After cleasing, avoid using regular towels and opt for a microfiber one or even a soft t-shirt to dry your lace front wigs to squeeze out any excess water and then let your hair air dry as much as possible.
But if you are in hurry and absolutely need to use a blow dryer, nothing is better than to use a blow dryer with a nozzle to blow dry your wig in sections.
4. Use The Professional Brushes To Brush Hair Correctly
Always use brushes that are specially designed for use on wigs. For example, those brushes that have rubber or silicone caps on the end of each bristle or are wide-toothed will be a good option for you to prevent wig hair from splitting and becoming dull and frizzy.
As we all know, tangled hair can cause your wig to look frizzy and dry. Thus, make sure you brush your wig correctly and regularly.
To get your wig tangle-free without breaking, it is recommended that you divide the hair into more manageable sections and start brushing at the ends of the hair and work your way up to the roots or wig cap.
Furthermore, keep in mind that don't brush wet hair. After all, wet wigs are the most fragile and especially prone to damage.
If you have to comb through your hair after you shower, try to dry it with a towel until it's not dripping, apply a leave-in conditioner all over hair before attempting to detangle.
5. Sleep On Silk At Night
To avoid friction and tangles, I’d recommend applying a hydrating balm or cream from the mid-lengths to the ends of my hair and then wrapping it all up into a soft bun or loose braids to protect your hair strands while you sleep.
Sleeping on a silk pillowcase or using a silk hair cap can help reduce friction, too. And the satiny fabric will keep your hair looking healthy, shiny, and damage-free for longer.
Apply Heat-protectant When Styling
We have already known if you don't take the right precautions, heat will cause major damage to your strands. Before using hot tools, must dry your HD lace wig completely and apply some heat-protectant to reduce extra damage.
Besides that, don’t forget to put hot tools on the lowest heat setting possible to mitigate damage.