How To Dye A Synthetic Wig | Wig Hack | Wig Dying | Rit Dye Review | How To Make A Wig Look Natural

Today we are going to transform a wig using magic... well just a little fabric dye!!! I always get asked how to dye a synthetic wig. Dying a wig isn't easy. However, after doing some research, Rit Dye came up. We are going to be using Rit DyeMore Synthetic Dye on a synthetic wig!!! I’m going to show you step by step what to do and it’s honestly a little scary but also super exciting and fun!!! Let me know what you think or if you have a method you want me to try out let me know!!! I think this is a future wig hack on how to make a wig look natural!!!
~ Jesse M Simons ~
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**THINGS I USED IN THIS VIDEO**
Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye - bit.ly/3kLwEmp
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Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fabric Dye - bit.ly/3kQj7Kw
*A bowl, tongs, and a whisk.
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[@FknNefFy]

Adding some rubbing alcohol will make the day penetrate the hair a little better and dunking it into ice water with vinegar and/or salt before rinsing it will help the color stay…. Also some fabric softener in the rinse will help tangles.

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you for the tips! 😊

[@CharmaineSilva777]

Adding alcohol to the water with the dye water? How much should you add? Thanks for the tips?

[@judedeprey6831]

Thanks for the tip! Great to know!

[@hipretty]

OMG your eyes are so gorgeous ...but next to that color, they really pop!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you! The darker ones definitely make my eyes more blue!

[@interstellar.spaceboots]

Thanks for making this so simple!! This is the exact tutorial I have been looking for 🥰

[@JesseMSimons]

Absolutely! Glad it helped!!

[@justjessa7474]

Thanks for another helpful video. Its so awesome having your channel to use for reference. With me getting more and more into synthetic wigs Im running some issues that you are obviously very very familiar with and your videos are here to help me, so ty ty ty! I need to dye a new wig I just got ( the one I told you about that has the frizzy looking bangs) I ordered the color Medium brown and it looks more like a light ashy brownish blondish. Not what I was going for at ALL so dying it pronto. Then I will need to do the bangs when you put that video up. Im so annoyed that wig costed me $240 and I have to do some major work on it just so that Im happy with the wig😖. Im never gonna spend that amt ever agin when I have found some awesome awesome wigs from ebay and amazon for $50-100.

[@ELZ1212]

Wow that colour suits you so much ❤

[@cherylchristina9412]

I love the color it turned out to be! It really brings out your eyes! You look beautiful! Love your videos!!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks. It’s a really cool color for sure!

[@kimcanfield9264]

Amazing transformation! i love the navy color she came out! I will be trying this but I need a brown or light brown color

[@JesseMSimons]

Michaels has tons of colors

[@princessaKLG]

It came out really good! Love it!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you! 😊

[@pseto3883]

You did a good job 👍 Thanks so much for all the pointers!!!

[@JesseMSimons]

Absolutely!

[@ASMREUPHORICSTIMULATION]

SUPER CUTE I love the color and thanks for the tip about hot water and curls I have one wig that I think the bottom is a little too wavy that I like to lessen the curl, I will keep that hot water trick in mind!!! Also, I just received the 4 new wigs that I bought on Shein and they are stunning. Mind you one of them the wig cap seems a little warped and it seems there is way too much hair in the front that does not blend well with the bangs, I may have to do some layering and styling to make it more wear able. but the other 3 are stunning!

[@sarahhowell675]

That color though!!!!! Beautiful!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you!

[@brittanykegebein2912]

Was excited to see this one allll day!!!

[@JesseMSimons]

Hope you liked it!!

[@momhairdontcare7909]

Your channel is amazing! So many helpful tips! I followed you on Instagram too ;). I have never dyed a synthetic wig! Only human hair!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks for the support! You should try it and post a pic on IG and tag me! I love seeing what everyone does with their wigs! It motivates me with my own wigs!

[@niccibarilla]

Love this color! Like a steel blue!

[@lucyhouse]

That color is Awesome!! Thank You for these!!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you for watching!

[@n0nitwitz]

That color is crazy flattering to your eye and skin colot

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you I love wearing her now!!!

[@Ohitskelly]

It's soo cute! I love how it turned out.

[@JesseMSimons]

Me too! Thanks for watching

[@ireneramos6114]

Omg, wow...it came out looking good. I love it on you . That color suits you very well. 👍 Seemed pretty easy

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you!!

[@CharmaineSilva777]

Awesome video. I have one i want to color! Beautiful color

[@JesseMSimons]

You should!

[@CharmaineSilva777]

@@JesseMSimons Haha I definitely will now

[@jonatanaugust6793]

Hi, thanks for the video, one question, can you achieve the same results with warm water instead of boiling hot? Since this might affect the life span of the wig.

[@JesseMSimons]

Unfortunately hot is the way to go it will get you the best results. you can try using less heat but more then likely won't take the color as well.

[@jonatanaugust6793]

@@JesseMSimons thank you

[@rachelluna7144]

Would the heat melt the wig or is it one that is Heatproof?

[@sarbaniagarwal777]

Wow....thank you so much dear❤️😘. perfect video for dying wigs. Loads of love & hug Sweetheart ❤️

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks so much!

[@nancydeutschman3454]

Love the color.

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks!

[@larrynottingham2502]

Love the end result.

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks

[@morgangriggs]

Love this! The end look is awesome!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks! I've wore her so many times now. Lol

[@ericagrayson6790]

Do you recommend not reusing the pot as well? Like use only for dying ?

[@JesseMSimons]

Yes my husband calls it my wig pot now! I just got a cheap one from Walmart I think it was $9 and I only use it to dye/wash/soak my wigs with it.

[@pjgraham2211]

a hundred years ago we used rite dye on human hair wigs, we created formulas for various colors.... they were heavily processes so you could not use bleach or tints to alter the color or refresh them.... as a novice I tried to bleach one and the hair turned to over build spaghetti with in 5 minutes..... all we had as an extreme condition then was a claroil product called metalex.... I soaked it overnight and it got rid of the zigzag in the hair, if you know what I mean by that... saved it... but for sure it wouldn't last long... 🌻

[@Belowme9716]

QUESTION! So I dyed 2 of my synthetic wigs using this exact method. One of them using the same blue color but when I went to straighten it after it dried, my hands were covered in blue dye by the time I was done. I rinsed till the water was clear and everything. Did this happen to you? I rooted a wig this way too and the same thing is happening but with the brown color 😭help meeee

[@JesseMSimons]

You have to rise it really really well and I wash it with some Dawn to help get any excess color out. The hair hold onto that dye sometimes especially the blues I’ve noticed.

[@ecftube]

That looks beautiful

[@JesseMSimons]

❤️

[@coastdaze748]

This came out really good! And the color is awesome, you did a good job. I was nervous but it worked out well. Question: Was this wig a heat friendly wig?

[@JesseMSimons]

Yes it has to be heat safe to put it into the hot water

[@deannastomer7145]

Love this so much!

[@mialmaguer]

What do you do if you don’t want to dye the roots? I really like the roots of the wig I have, but the color is not for me.

[@michellecasey102]

I love the color and it looked really easy to do!

[@JesseMSimons]

Yes it turned out way better then I thought it would!!

[@kimberlyulloa6103]

Thanks for your courage sharing your experience with us. I’m otw to dying my synthetic wig. I got a temporary spray from L’Oreal but it only last a wash lol

[@angelamafiacat]

Very interesting! Great job!!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you!

[@seeds2065]

I’m currently doing my hair right now. 😂 😆

[@peacepeace8847]

I have a half wig one side is blonde and other side black . I wanted a sliver and black wig watching your video and it new

[@misslady788]

Hello, I have a dark brown wig that I want to lighten to a medium/lite brown. Can you give me some tips on how to do this? I only see videos dying blonde wigs. Thanks

[@JesseMSimons]

If it is synthetic you can’t go lighter only darker.

[@theladyisabelle]

Not sure if you will see this but here I go...could I color a wig that I don't want to loose the curl pattern on using 90% alcohol? I want to use graphite dye more rit...

[@JesseMSimons]

You can still use water to dye the wig. You just need to use lukewarm water not hot. Also add some salt to help the color adhere to the wig. And make sure you let it sit for a lot longer. I would say at least an hour. If you use alcohol it's just going to tone the wig and not pick up any actual color from the dye. Hope that helps!

[@racheljenkins158]

Please advise how to tone down the yellowish of a blonde WAVY synthetic wig..just wanted to clarify if using the RIT dye for wavy wig fabric with 99% alcohol

[@JesseMSimons]

Yes. You can tone it like that. Rinse with cold water.

[@allykatt1849]

Great job! Thanks for sharing! 💯👍💙

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@MrsNicecamera]

So which method do you prefer between this and the acrylic ink?

[@JesseMSimons]

I prefer this method. It is much easier to control the outcome and color coverage.

[@Everything-dr1wb]

I love your videos and thank you for sharing 👍🎨

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you for watching them!

[@vickywhite8586]

Cool and fun! Thank you. 💕

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks 😊

[@littlem5771]

very cool!! how come the dye didn't change the color of the root and base?

[@JesseMSimons]

Because the root is darker then the color we were using. That’s why I usually recommend doing this with a blonde based wig. You can’t really lighten a synthetic wig. I do have a video that shows you how to add highlights to your darker wigs but it’s not the same process.

[@CharmaineSilva777]

Have you ever colored a grey wig? I have one i wanted to see what it would look like. Love the wig, hate the color.

[@JesseMSimons]

Depends on how light grey it is but you could definitely dye it a darker color.

[@KatElectraGlide]

Great idea to cut abit of test hair

[@JesseMSimons]

Yes! I didn’t want to ruin her!!! 😬

[@CarolDeeAndTheDvils]

Was a heat resistant hair wig? Mine isn't and I don't want to ruin it. What do you recommend to me? Thanks

[@JesseMSimons]

You would need it to be heat resistant to do this method. I am going to be doing a video on another dying method that doesn’t require any heat. This would be a good option for you if your wig isn’t heat safe.

[@CarolDeeAndTheDvils]

@@JesseMSimons thanks!! You're so nice

[@seeds2065]

Thank you so much!!!! So helpful

[@JesseMSimons]

You're welcome! I hope it went well

[@seeds2065]

@@JesseMSimons ya it actually did go well!! I’m happy with it. didn’t ruin it or anything

[@asmith5090]

What about the lace won’t that turn blue purple too 😮

[@JesseMSimons]

The lace doesn’t dye in my experience

[@debbiewatson1506]

I dyed my synthetic short wig in the about mentioned Rit hair & followed the exact directions except I didn’t leave my wig in very long as I did not want it too dark. However, it has totally ruined the Shaw & curl of the wig. The hairs just stick out in all directions with frizz on top. Any suggestions on salvaging this wig? The shape & style was my favorite part. It was just a little too blonde for my taste

[@JesseMSimons]

Can you send me photos. Either on Facebook/IG or email me at [e-mail]

[@cyntgrant114]

Using your favorite curlers/rods, and mosses. Roll it up, the mosses makes it easier 2 roll. Boil a pot of water, then remove from heat. Dip the wig several times, slowly in and out of the hot water. Allow it to cool off before removing the rods. (BTW, You can also use a steamer to relax any hard looking curls). ...And hot water/steamer are two of the best ways 2 bring a synthetic wig back 2 life, relax it, curl it, if its not/or not suer if it is "Temperature Resistant' for heated styling tools. Hope this helps.

[@angelsent2thee]

Great video!!

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you 💞

[@tesswasney8171]

What about a lace front or part? How do you keepnit from changing color?

[@JesseMSimons]

I haven’t really had issues with it dying the lace. If I go really dark sometimes the lace will be “tinted” but I usually add concealer to my part and hairline anyway to help with any knots so it’s never been a noticeable issue for me.

[@divakingsley9020]

I know that some KZbinrs do this and they say that on the directions to use some dish soap…did your directions have that?

[@JesseMSimons]

No it didn't.

[@jayne0814]

Did the cap turn blue (inside and sides of the wig)? I noticed that the part did not appear blue

[@JesseMSimons]

No usually you don’t get to much staining on the cap unless it is a blonde cap then you may end up with it dying some.

[@Skindeep2022]

Can you dye a synthetic wig that is not heat resistant?

[@JesseMSimons]

Yes you can! Try this method kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqLEg6yMj9OFo5o

[@biancalynn2910]

This is so helpful!!!

[@JesseMSimons]

Glad it helped!!

[@mas2988]

Can you use a heat wand to curl synthetic hair

[@JesseMSimons]

If the wig is heat safe. Then you definitely can you just want to make sure you pin the curls up so it cools off and it's form don't just drop it like you would normal hair.

[@float_away6866]

Will it see the lace?

[@JesseMSimons]

You shouldn't. You can always conceal the knots afterwards if you can see them or hide the grid. However, you shouldn't see the lace.

[@elizviy]

that mannequin face has me dead

[@JesseMSimons]

It was bad. Lol I had to get another. She's long gone now. Lol. Stanley had fun putting her together.

[@jamipapakalodoukasandb.o.s7349]

sO I USED RIT DYE ON MY HAIR AND NOW I NEED TO LIGHTEN IT DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTION ON LIGHTEN IT

[@JesseMSimons]

I have a video on how to highlight a wig!

[@JesseMSimons]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfKZa2rialjhsU Hope this helps!

[@Miak214]

Hey, Jesse! Have you don’t any human hair wigs yet?

[@JesseMSimons]

I haven’t. I only own 2 HH wigs and they came dyed already.

[@YamaraLoves]

A few drops of red will remove the green, but that color is cute too.

[@JesseMSimons]

It looks a lot more blue/grey in person then in the video but I will definitely try that next time! Thanks!!

[@macij5022]

For baby hair to be tamed use ‘edge gel’ it’s usually in the african American hair care section at the store a good string brand is Murray’s my favorite is avacado oil brand if that helps with them at all in the future of baby hair hold down

[@mollisenne2258]

How did the cap particularly for the part come out

[@JesseMSimons]

It darkens the cap but didn’t tint the lace. I add some concealer to my parts anyway to help define them and clean them up more so I would definitely recommend doing that after if you want to help re define your part.

[@Skindeep2022]

can i used all purpose rite dye on my wig?

[@JesseMSimons]

You want to use the dye more synthetic dyes they hold to the wig much better.

[@rubyslippers-cn1wj]

It's like a slate colour

[@zyrianaarenee453]

I need to dye a wig blonde what color Rye Dye can I buy close to blonde?

[@JesseMSimons]

If you mean a darker synthetic wig to make blonde I'm working on trying to figure that out.

[@zyrianaarenee453]

@@JesseMSimons no it is not real dark but the eyes are golden or yellow and I don't want look like a canary

[@JesseMSimons]

You may want to try and tone it then that will remove some of the yellow/golden tones. I have a video on how to tone a synthetic wig here too.

[@JesseMSimons]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3O2fqyueqt9rKs

[@koezkoez1939]

I'm trying to get a whitish blonde sown to a beige blonde and root it. I'm unsure of what colours would work?

[@JesseMSimons]

I would use a small amount of brown then to just add some depth and almost tone the wig of that makes sense. Then you can root it with root spray.

[@koezkoez1939]

@@JesseMSimons Thanks... I was really trying to get a kind of beach sun blonde with roots like balayage I guess.

[@jessicagalloway3465]

Did it dye the lace?

[@JesseMSimons]

No the lace is still the same color. 😊

[@jessicagalloway3465]

@@JesseMSimons thank you. I'm about to try this for my first time. The wig is a little pinkish red lol.

[@JesseMSimons]

If you are unsure if it’s light enough to be dyed you can always DM me a picture on IG 😊

[@jennifercheek450]

I have a blonde wig that I really like but the roots came with this fake brownish color is there a way I can get the brown removed to just be an all-blonde with no roots

[@JesseMSimons]

Unfortunately no. You could add blonde highlighting to the roots to break up the color and help blend it better though

[@bellamillz3813]

Thank-you

[@JesseMSimons]

You're welcome!

[@judycrisenbery2982]

Won't the boiling water melt a synthetic wig?

[@JesseMSimons]

You want to do this method with a heat safe synthetic wig. Or use warm water and let it sit longer.

[@judycrisenbery2982]

@@JesseMSimons ok, thank you

[@Anonimo-xf9ob]

can i use artic fox dye??

[@JesseMSimons]

Unfortunately dyes made for hair usually won’t work on synthetic wigs since it’s not actual hair and doesn’t absorb the same way as human hair would. You can absolutely try it but I can’t guarantee that it will work. The RIt synthetic dye is specifically made for synthetic fiber which is what these wigs are made of.

[@niccibarilla]

Oh I must have missed the giveaway announcement. I’ll go searching 🥰🥰

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

But i want to put light highlights in a mousy synthetic wig!! ideas? anyone??

[@JesseMSimons]

You can use sharpie marker and some alcohol in a spray bottle. I’m planning on trying it out in an upcoming video.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@JesseMSimons so i wd have to find a white and light tan sharpies then i suppose. I was not going to take the sharpie apart just going to mark the strands of hair not spray it. wd that work i dont see why not..

[@JesseMSimons]

@@Lauren-vd4qe for synthetic wigs you really can’t go lighter only darker. So if the wig is dark you won’t be able to put highlights in it. If it’s a lighter wig then you could use the markers and a spray bottle to add dimension and color. Hope that makes sense.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@JesseMSimons actually i was going to cut 6 inches off the bottom of that one anyways and the strands wd all b blonde so im going to glue the top end of the strands together then sew it in closer to the scalp about 2 inches out of it; that will work; any ideas how to do this? what glue n thread to use? thanks!

[@mistyledoux3005]

💜

[@JesseMSimons]

Thanks

[@patriciabarnett1807]

W.hat color rit dye

[@JesseMSimons]

It depends on what your trying to do.

[@MrsNicecamera]

Has anyone ever died a gray synthetic wig chocolate brown (like a #2)?

[@JesseMSimons]

You definitely can. I have done whites/very cool blondes almost greys and it works great.

[@sashabrausdiscordroleplay9158]

If I see more rits I give up

[@sashabrausdiscordroleplay9158]

My god I give up

[@JesseMSimons]

?

[@sashabrausdiscordroleplay9158]

@@JesseMSimons it's always the rit brand that's used😭

[@JesseMSimons]

That’s the only one I know or that works. If you have another brand suggestion I would definitely try it out.

[@jecriggs]

@@JesseMSimons Tintex fabric dye may work if that's available where you are.

[@martinakenny7168]

Your wig on u is sooo obvious

[@JesseMSimons]

Thank you for your feedback

[@makemoneywithmarian]

I love this color

[@shinycharms]

Does the regular rit still work?? That's the only one i have and I'm trying to make a wig go from light brown to dark brown

[@JesseMSimons]

It will work it just doesn’t deposit color on the wigs as well. Use some salt in the water as well to help it some.