3 Techniques To Curl A Wig Without Heat

No matter if your wig is made from human hair or synthetic fibers, keeping it in top condition is important. Just like your natural hair, your wig needs a break from heated styling to stay healthy and last longer.

In this guide, we share four methods to curl a wig without heat and answer common questions about wig care.

1. Bendy Rollers

Bendy rollers are perfect for creating both tight and loose curls and come in various sizes. They are affordable and popular. Smaller bendy rollers need to be used more for tighter curls, while larger ones are great for a voluminous look, especially for fine hair.

1. Prep the Wig: Slightly dampen your wig with water. Take a small section of hair about one inch wide and one centimeter thick. Smaller sections will give you more defined curls.
2. Wrap the Hair: Take one bendy roller and wrap the hair around its middle. Roll it down towards the wig cap. Fold the ends of the roller to secure it in place so the curls stay put.
3. Repeat: Continue this process for the entire wig. Leave the wig for a few hours to let the curls dry and set.
4. Unroll: After a few hours, gently unroll the bendy rollers from the bottom to the top.
5. Finish: Enjoy your beautiful heatless curls! For longer-lasting curls, you can apply hair spray.

2. Plait Your Hair

Plaiting is one of the quickest, easiest, and most cost-effective ways to curl a wig without heat!

1. Dampen the Wig: Start by slightly dampening your wig with water.
2. Section the Hair: Depending on the curl type you want, take thicker sections for loose curls or smaller sections for tighter curls.
3. Start Plaiting: Choose your preferred style—classic plait, fishtail braid, Dutch braid, or French twist. Each style gives different types of curls.
4. Let It Set: Leave the wig for a few hours to dry and let the curls set.
5. Unbraid: Once the wig is completely dry, remove the elastic bands and gently undo each plait.

3. Headband Wrap

The headband wrap method is simple and only requires a soft, comfortable headband that fits around your head.

1. Prep the Wig: Start with your desired parting and slightly dampen the wig with water.
2. Position the Headband: Place the headband over the top of your wig, with the top part at your hairline and the bottom at the nape of your neck.
3. Wrap the Hair: Take a small section of hair about one inch wide from the front and wrap it over and under the headband. Keep adding sections of hair as you wrap around the headband.
4. Continue Wrapping: Repeat this process until all the hair is wrapped around the headband.
5. Set the Curls: Leave the hair to dry for about three hours. Then, gently remove the headband and unwrap the hair.

Before curling your wig without heat, gently brush it to remove any tangles or knots. Some women prefer to style their wig on a wig stand to see it from all angles and ensure it’s evenly styled, while others prefer to style it while wearing it. Choose the method that makes you feel most comfortable! Contact Aldohair for more techniques.