How to Smooth Out a Human Hair Wig

A human hair wig is an investment in confidence and style, and keeping it smooth and sleek ensures it looks as natural as possible. Whether you're wearing your wig daily or just for special occasions, proper styling can make all the difference in how it looks and feels. Smoothing out a wig helps maintain its shape, shine, and softness while also prolonging its lifespan.

Janet Muñoz, a Daniel Alain consultant and stylist with over 10 years of experience, shares her expert advice on how to achieve a silky-smooth finish. Follow these simple steps to get your human hair wig looking flawless.

Step-by-Step Guide to Smoothing Out a Human Hair Wig

Before and After Smooth Styling  

1. Start with a Dry Wig

Before you begin styling, ensure your wig is completely dry. If you’ve recently washed it, let it air dry on a wig drying stand or a mannequin head. This will help maintain the wig’s shape and prevent unnecessary heat damage.

2. Apply a Heat Protectant

Just like with bio hair, a heat protectant is essential to safeguard the delicate strands from excessive heat exposure. Lightly mist or distribute a small amount of heat protectant evenly through the wig, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends where heat styling tends to cause the most stress.

3. Blow Dry with a Round Brush

• Use a medium heat setting on your blow dryer to avoid damage.
• Take small sections of hair and place a round brush underneath the section near the roots.
• As you pull the brush downward, follow it with the blow dryer, ensuring the nozzle is angled downward to smooth the cuticle.
• Keep a steady, slow motion and gently pull the hair taut for a sleek finish.
• Repeat this process section by section until the entire wig is dry and smoothed.

Best Practices for Round Brushing:

4. Use a Straightening Iron

• After blow drying, take a detangling pin brush and gently brush through the wig to remove any knots.
• Set your straightening iron to a medium heat setting (around 300-350°F, depending on the wig’s density and texture).
• Take thin sections of hair and brush through while following with the straightening iron in one smooth motion.
• Continue section by section until the wig is fully straightened and silky.

Best Practices for Smoothing Out a Human Hair Wig

• Avoid excessive product buildup. Too much styling product can weigh the wig down and make it look greasy rather than smooth.
• Store your wig properly. Keep it on a wig stand when not in use to maintain its shape and smoothness.
• Limit heat exposure. Overuse of heat tools can lead to dryness over time. 

Struggling to Keep Your Wig Smooth? Here’s What to Do

If you’ve ever struggled with a human hair wig that looked frizzy, dry, or unmanageable, you know how frustrating it can be. A wig that isn’t smooth can feel unnatural and take away from the confidence you deserve when wearing it.

This step-by-step method to smooth out your human hair wig is an expert-approved technique. By starting with a dry wig, using a heat protectant, blow drying with a round brush, and finishing with a straightening iron, you can achieve a silky, polished look that enhances your wig’s natural beauty.

It’s time to put what you’ve learned into practice! Try out these techniques on your wig and see the transformation for yourself. For more tips on wig care, maintenance, and styling, explore our other articles and guides. Ready to take your wig care routine to the next level? Check out our wig styling resources to keep your wig looking its best every day!