Have you ever had trouble finding the right shade for your look? If you have a problem with your wig color, this article will help you solve it with a little D. I. Y.
Steps
Step 1. Collect the things you need, the list below
Most art stores sell COPIC products because they are very popular with artists. This company produces a multiple range of colors, so you get the exact shade you want. Such a bottle will cost about 6USD. Surgical latex gloves are available at any pharmacy.
Step 2. Change into old clothes in case of splashing
Step 3. Find a place that is ventilated but not too windy
Step 4. Cover your work surface on furniture or floor with newspapers (for example, tables, chairs, sinks, etc.)
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Step 5. Place the wig bar on a dry, newspaper-covered, flat and stable surface
Step 6. Slip the wig over the wig
Step 7. Put on gloves and mask
Step 8. Pour approximately 5 ml of blue ink onto the dish
Step 9. Dip one end of the sponge into the ink so that it is lightly saturated
Half of the sponge should absorb the paint so that it does NOT drip.
Step 10. Separate a section of hair 2 inches (5 cm) wide, starting from the roots using the index and middle fingers of your non-working hand
Step 11. You should only work with the top layer
Dyeing small strands.
Step 12. Imagine that your fingers are scissors and you have to cut your hair
You will naturally fold them parallel to each other, like lips.
Step 13. Place the soaked sponge on your hair above your fingers and move it towards YOURSELF, along with the sponge
Step 14. When you reach the end of the strand, gently rotate your wrist away from you, while the thumb is looking at the floor, supporting the position of the rest of the fingers
Step 15. Now your palm is pointing with the back towards you, supporting the sponge to paint all the tips
Step 16. Repeat the same steps all over the wig
Step 17. Pin the colored strands so that they do not interfere with further work
Step 18 It is better to rotate the wig blank than to walk around it to find the missing light spots
Step 19. Add more ink if needed while painting
Do not leave ink on the dish, it dries very quickly.
Step 20. Take another clean sponge and a new plate
Step 21 Use a darker blue to make the hair play
Run a dark color over the base in some areas, or paint stripes on the ends and sides.
Step 22 These manipulations will create depth so your wig doesn't look like a pile of colored plastic
Step 23 Use dark blue sparingly
Step 24. Use the same technique to avoid overdoing it
Step 25 The ink will dry pretty quickly
Comb the wig thoroughly when it is completely dry.
Step 26. Leave it in the air for 2-3 days
This will help get rid of the ink smell.
Step 27. Dispose of used materials according to local recycling regulations
Advice
- Work with thin strands each time you dye.
- The ink will make the wig harder to the touch. This is a normal process, don't panic.
- Color mixing rules apply. If you have a yellow wig, and you want blue, then dye it in dark blue, otherwise you will get a shade of aqua.
- To prevent cross-contamination of flowers, use as many clean sponges as you have flowers.
- Hand wash your wig with shampoo after use to gently "remove" any wax or styling products from the wig. Rinse it in a large bucket of water to rinse off the shampoo and pat dry with a towel.
- Take your wig with you to the store and test the ink directly on it before purchasing. Paint a small part on the back of your head so you don't ruin it. You can also cut off a small section and take it with you instead of a wig.
- Synthetic hair will smell like ink, but this is not a long-term problem. The smell will disappear after 2-3 days if left to air.
- It's best to dye your wig from scratch. For example, start with white, pearl, silver, or platinum blonde. These colors do not come into contact with others, and you will get the perfect shade of the color of the ink you bought.
- When working with a dyed wig, use darker shades of the existing color.
Warnings
- Make sure there is no grease or any other styling product residue on the wig. This can inhibit staining.
- If you want to do your hair, then do it only AFTER dyeing.
- Dyed wigs can get dirty after drying. It depends on the material from which it is made - some absorb completely, some smear. So be careful.
- If you want to trim your wig, do so BEFORE dyeing.
- COPIC ink is alcohol based, hence the strong smell. Therefore, always work in a well-ventilated area.
- These "recommendations" are for wigs that are not originally black or dark brown, as this method is based on manipulation of going from a lighter shade to a darker shade. You will not be able to make the wig lighter than it was originally.
- If you feel gagging, discontinue the process and seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
- If you accidentally stain a skin area, immediately remove the paint with nail polish remover and rinse with water.
- This process is irreversible. Take each step slowly and carefully.