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Feeling a bit bored with your everyday hairstyle? Planning to embody a character with vibrant hair? Perhaps the idea of dyeing a synthetic wig has crossed your mind. While it may seem tricky given that regular hair dye doesn’t work on synthetic wigs, fear not! It’s entirely feasible. First, you’ll need to create your hair dye solution, then apply it, and finally, rinse it out. After that, you’ll be all set to style and flaunt your revamped look!

Making the Dye

1. Mix alcohol-based ink and water in a spray bottle at a 1:1 ratio. You can find alcohol-based ink in various colors at your local craft store. Empty the ink bottle into the spray bottle and add an equal amount of water. Secure the bottle’s top, give it a good shake to blend the contents, and voilà!
2. Dilute the mixture further for a pastel hue. If you desire a more translucent pastel shade, like mint green, start with a more vibrant ink color, such as kelly green, and dilute it. Combine the ink with approximately 8 cups (1,900 ml) of water.
3. Alternatively, utilize Sharpie ink. If you’d rather skip buying alcohol-based ink, grab a Sharpie marker in your preferred color. Remove the marker’s cap and use pliers to pull out the ink tube. Cut it open with an Exacto knife, place it in your spray bottle, add water, and let it sit overnight.

Applying the Dye

1. Choose a light-colored synthetic wig. Opt for a wig in a light hue, such as white, light blonde, silver, or a pastel tone. This provides a blank canvas for your desired color transformation.
2. Prepare your workspace. Select an outdoor area to dye the wig, as things might get messy. Cover a table with newspaper or an old tablecloth, and place your wig on a wig stand.
3. Don old attire and latex gloves. To protect your clothing, don an outfit you don’t mind getting stained. Latex gloves will keep your hands clean during the dyeing process.

4.** Apply dye section by section**. Start with the visible top layer of hair, spraying the dye evenly. Run your fingers through the hair to ensure thorough coverage.

5. Repeat the application process. Create sections of 2-3 inches wide and spray each section with dye, working it in with your hands. Continue until you’ve covered the entire wig.
6. Even out the dye with a wide-tooth comb. Once all sections are dyed, comb through the wig from roots to tips to distribute the dye evenly.
7. Consider the plastic bag method as a quicker alternative. Pour the ink and water into a plastic bag, add the wig, seal the bag, and shake it for a vibrant color or let it sit for a pastel shade.

Rinsing and Styling Your Wig

1. Allow the wig to air dry outside. Once the dyeing process is complete, place the wig outdoors in sunlight to dry thoroughly. This typically takes about an hour.
2. Rinse the wig until the water runs clear. Take the wig to a sink and rinse it until the water is clear, indicating the removal of excess dye.
3. Detangle the wig with a wide-tooth comb. Apply synthetic hair conditioner and comb through the wig from tips to roots until all tangles are gone.
4. Use low heat settings on styling tools. If using heat styling tools, ensure they’re set to the lowest possible heat setting to prevent damage to the synthetic hair.

And there you have it—a fresh, dyed synthetic wig ready to rock!