Has anyone used a wood bristle brush for wigs/extensions? Or should I stick to the wire bristle brush (recommended...)?
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I would sta wih the brush reccommeded by the wig or hairpiece manufacturer. The wood bristles caused static in my natural fine hair.
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I have should length African American hair that is naturally curly. When working in smaller sections I can reach my scalp. I have not found that the bristles bend easy. I'm sure they may have some amount of flex but nothing like my old plastic brush that tore apart on me. This brush seems very strong. And my hair tangles easy. Hope this helps.
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Set it to the lowest setting as much as possible, or at the least, between 1-4. If it gets tangled, I straighten it, but I also use a kid's de-tangler spray or water spray with that process. This does make it a bit more matte, ironically. You can still straighten fake fibers on wigs, just don't crank it up to the highest setting.
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Use a wide toothed comb so you don't lose the bounce in the curls. A regular brush tends to mess up the wig after while.
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I am a hairstylist and if I were you I would not but the straight boar bristle brush but buy the Mason Pearson that had half plastic bristles and half boar. I use that one on my clients with fine hair and you get the same beautiful shiny effect of the Mason Pearson without ripping and tearing the hair. Straight boar is too aggressive. Hope that helps!
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Cody, in all honesty I don't know if a dry wash is safe for the longevity of the wig. What you can do is email the MelodySusie support team at: service@melodysusie.com I had a question for them and they answered in under three hours! Hope you find the answer you are looking for! Dry wash would sure make things quicker & easier!
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Jody it's best to use 1.5 bundles when doing your hair. The hair is extremely thick once applied so don't use all three. It did not last long though. I was only able to keep it in for 2 weeks because it tangled...alot
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Hi Jos...I used the bonding on hair extensions, applying the glue to the weft before placing the strand in my hair. My experience with wigs suggests they require no glue as you fit them over your own hair. Wigs are sewn together as a whole head of hair and usually have a hair net type base. This bonding agent works well when applying sections of hair (extensions) in various patterns. The more strands of hair used, the thicker your hair will appear. If by "wig" you mean strands or extensions of hair, this bonding will work well. I left my extensions in for several months before removing them but I don't see why you couldn't remove the hair in a few days with the remover you describe. Hi Jos...I used the bonding on hair extensions, applying the glue to the weft before placing the strand in my hair. My experience with wigs suggests they require no glue as you fit them over your own hair. Wigs are sewn together as a whole head of hair and usually have a hair net type base. This bonding agent works well when applying sections of hair (extensions) in various patterns. The more strands of hair used, the thicker your hair will appear. If by "wig" you mean strands or extensions of hair, this bonding will work well. I left my extensions in for several months before... » Read More Hi Jos...I used the bonding on hair extensions, applying the glue to the weft before placing the strand in my hair. My experience with wigs suggests they require no glue as you fit them over your own hair. Wigs are sewn together as a whole head of hair and usually have a hair net type base. This bonding agent works well when applying sections of hair (extensions) in various patterns. The more strands of hair used, the thicker your hair will appear. If by "wig" you mean strands or extensions of hair, this bonding will work well. I left my extensions in for several months before removing them but I don't see why you couldn't remove the hair in a few days with the remover you describe. « Show Less
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I happen to use both. I use the wooden brush first - I love the wooden bristles feel against my scalp and it is a better detangler for me - and I use it last to help de-static my hair. I use the boar bristle brush in between as I think it does a better job of moving sebum down the hair strands for shiny, healthy hair.
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I brushed it with a wide toothed comb at first to be safe, but the brush worked fine as well. It just may rip out a few tangles if you're not careful. Use some detangling spray beforehand to get the knots out. :)
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I don't have a issue with my wig tangling compared to my other ones this one is great but there is a wig solution u can spray on them that will help keep it looking good n help to b able to brush it if u do have tangles but I wouldn't use it all the time tho
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My hair is very fine too, and I have the largest size brush. I want a soft large curl for my shoulder length hair, but it depends on how easily your hair takes a curl and other factors as to the size of the brush (Just roll segments of slightly dampened hair in the brush and blow-dry briefly, maybe 5 seconds.) If you want layered, tighter curls you might want the smaller-barrel brush.
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Hi Shirley. As I said in my review I've used both the 1 1/4" and the 3/4" brushes on my short hair. I found that the 3/4" was the best size for me. My hair does not cover my ears so it is what I would term very short. I am definitely enjoying using this hot brush.Judy
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You can use a wig washer that they sell at the beauty store. But if it's really filthy, you can use a mild shampoo or use one specifically for wigs. And air dry completely to prevent mold.And it doesn't shed but if you brush it, some hairs do fall out like our hair but no it doesn't shed.
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This wig is very easy to brush. I would lie it on a flat surface like the bed and brush it with a looper brush or wig brush, starting at the ends.
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No. The bristles are too densely packed and too short to get thru hair. I know because, upon reading your question, this nerdy gal went and tried on her own hair, lol. Nope. Didn't work. Not even a little. And I have rather thin and straight hair. Definitely not a hair brush.
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Hi there,This wig is synthetic and you must not use any hot driers or heated curling devices on it. It is styled to be a bob with almost no curl except for the very front ends. What I would suggest you might try, is dampen the parts that you want to curl and put plain unheated rollers on it. Leave them there for a few days and see what happens. If you use a spray, use a very light one for hold...I don't know how the fibers might react to the chemicals. Give these suggestions a try and good luck to you. I love my little short brown black wig and hope you get lots of enjoyment from yours. God Bless, Marilyee Hi there,This wig is synthetic and you must not use any hot driers or heated curling devices on it. It is styled to be a bob with almost no curl except for the very front ends. What I would suggest you might try, is dampen the parts that you want to curl and put plain unheated rollers on it. Leave them there for a few days and see what happens. If you use a spray, use a very light one for hold...I don't know how the fibers might react to the chemicals. Give these suggestions a try and good luck to you. I love my little short brown black wig and hope you get lots of enjoyment from... » Read More Hi there,This wig is synthetic and you must not use any hot driers or heated curling devices on it. It is styled to be a bob with almost no curl except for the very front ends. What I would suggest you might try, is dampen the parts that you want to curl and put plain unheated rollers on it. Leave them there for a few days and see what happens. If you use a spray, use a very light one for hold...I don't know how the fibers might react to the chemicals. Give these suggestions a try and good luck to you. I love my little short brown black wig and hope you get lots of enjoyment from yours. God Bless, Marilyee « Show Less