How to Straighten Curls on a Wig

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get out your wig.

   Make sure it's clean, dry, and heat-safe.
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   Step 2: Heat up a straightening iron by following the directions that come with it.

   Be patient.
   
   Make sure it's nice and hot.
   
   Remember not to make it hotter than the recommended temperature for the wig. ,, Be careful not to hold the straightener on the wig for too long because it will burn. ,, The idea is to work from bottom to top, since it's much easier than straightening an entire strand in one go.
   
   It is also easier to do this because wigs normally have wefts sewn on in layers. ,, Check for loose hairs. ,, Spray from several inches away to avoid using too much hairspray.
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   Step 3: Set the wig on something to make it easier to work with

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   Step 4: like a wig stand or a mannequin head.

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   Step 5: Starting with the bottom of the wig

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   Step 6: straighten small pieces of hair at a time.

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   Step 7: Move on to the middle area after you finish straightening the bottom pieces.

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   Step 8: Straighten the top pieces.

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   Step 9: Let the wig cool completely.

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    Step 10: Comb it out carefully.

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    Step 11: Groom the wig by cutting the flyaway hairs.

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    Step 12: Spray a light coating of hairspray over the entire wig to keep it from reverting to its former curliness.

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