How to Highlight a Human Hair Wig at Home?

Highlighting your human hair wig can be a fantastic way to refresh its look and add dimension to your style. While the idea of coloring a wig might seem daunting, with the right tools and techniques, you can achieve salon-quality results from the comfort of your home. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the process of highlighting a human hair wig, ensuring you get the desired outcome without compromising the wig's quality.

Why Highlight Your Human Hair Wig?

Highlighting isn't just about adding streaks of color to your wig; it's about personal expression, rejuvenation, and style transformation. Here are some compelling reasons:

• Versatility: Highlighting allows you to change your look without committing to a full-color transformation. You can go as subtle or as bold as you want.
• Depth and Dimension: Highlights can create an illusion of volume, depth, and movement, especially when strategically placed. 
• Fashion Statement: With highlights, you can emulate the latest hair trends sported by celebrities and influencers. It's a way to keep your style updated without altering your natural hair. 
• Mood Booster: A fresh set of highlights can be an instant mood lifter, giving you a renewed sense of confidence.

Preparing for the Highlighting Process 

Before diving into the highlighting process, proper preparation is crucial to ensure the best results:

• Research: Look for inspiration online or in magazines to decide the kind of highlights you want.
• Choose Quality Dyes: Opt for dyes specifically formulated for human hair wigs.
• Gather Essential Tools: Brushes, bowls, foils, gloves, and a comb.
• Strand Test: Always conduct a strand test to see how the color will turn out on your wig.
• Protection: Lay down old towels or newspapers to prevent any dye spills or stains.

The Highlighting Process

• Step 1: Start with a clean, dry wig. Comb through to remove any tangles.
• Step 2: Divide the wig into manageable sections. This ensures even application and helps in achieving a more professional look.
• Step 3: Mix the dye according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Step 4:  Use a brush for precise application and use foils to separate the highlighted sections. Remember, the thickness of the sections you highlight will determine the outcome. Thinner sections result in more subtle highlights, while thicker sections give a chunkier look.
• Step 5: Adhere to the processing time mentioned in the dye instructions. Over-processing can damage the wig and alter the desired color.
• Step 6: Rinse the wig thoroughly with lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
• Step 7: Condition the wig to restore its softness and shine.

Post-Highlighting Care

Aftercare is vital to maintain the vibrancy and health of your highlighted wig:

• Gentle Washing: Use a sulfate-free shampoo to cleanse the wig. Sulfates can strip the color and make highlights appear dull.
• Deep Conditioning: Highlighting can dry out the wig. Regular deep conditioning treatments will restore moisture and shine.
• Avoid Heat: Excessive heat styling can fade the color. If you must use heat, always apply a heat protectant.

Tips for Maintaining Highlighted Wigs

To ensure your highlights look fresh for longer:

• UV Protection: Sun exposure can fade the color. Consider using products with UV protection or wearing a hat on sunny days.
• Limit Washes: Overwashing can strip the color. Try to extend the time between washes and use dry shampoo if needed.
• Gentle Products: Avoid products with harsh chemicals or alcohol, which can dry out and fade the wig.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Highlighting Your Wig 

Highlighting a wig, especially for beginners, can come with its set of challenges. Here are some common pitfalls to steer clear of:

• Over-processing: Leaving the dye on for too long can not only alter the desired shade but also damage the wig. Always stick to the recommended time.
• Choosing the Wrong Shade: The highlight color should complement the base color of the wig. A shade that's too contrasting can look unnatural.
• Not Using Foil: Foil helps in isolating the sections you're highlighting, ensuring the dye doesn't bleed onto other parts of the wig.
• Skipping the Strand Test: Without a strand test, you're venturing into the unknown. It's essential to see how the color develops on a small section before applying it all over.

The Benefits of Professional Highlighting 

While DIY highlighting can be fun and cost-effective, there are undeniable benefits to seeking professional help:

• Expertise: Professionals have the training and experience to ensure the highlights are evenly spaced, blended, and match the desired shade.
• Customization: A professional can mix shades to create a custom color tailored to your preferences.
• Less Risk: With a professional, there's a reduced risk of mistakes, ensuring your wig remains in top condition.

Reviving Faded Highlights

Over time, even with the best care, highlights can start to fade. Here's how to revive them:

• Toning Shampoos: These shampoos can refresh the color and counteract any brassiness.
• Color-Depositing Conditioners: These products can deposit a small amount of color with each use, keeping the highlights vibrant.
• Gloss Treatments: A gloss treatment can add shine and refresh the color, making the highlights pop.

Why Choose Luvme Hair for Your Highlighting Needs

Luvme Hair stands out in the wig industry for several reasons:

• Quality Assurance: Our wigs are made from 100% human hair, ensuring they take to highlighting beautifully and maintain a natural look.
• Expert Guidance: We offer guidance and support, ensuring you choose the right wig for highlighting and achieve the desired results. 
• Variety: With a wide range of wig styles and densities, you can experiment with different highlighting techniques to find the perfect look.

Luvme Hair's Range of Highlighted Wigs

For those who prefer ready-made solutions, Luvme Hair offers a curated range of pre-highlighted wigs:

Luvme Hair Glueless 5x5 Closure Lace Wig Beginner 

 

Blonde Highlight Big Loose Wave 5x5 Closure HD Lace Glueless Mid Part Wig 100% Human Hair-click here

 

Limited Design | Purple Highlights Mid Part Loose Wave Glueless 5x5 Closure HD Lace Wig-click here

 

Elegant Burgundy Highlight Layered Cut Loose Body Wave 5x5 Closure Undetectable HD Lace Wig-click here

In conclusion, highlighting your human hair wig can be a transformative experience. It allows for personal expression and can refresh a wig you've worn many times, giving it a new lease on life. Whether you choose to DIY or go professional, with the right knowledge and tools, you can achieve salon-quality results. And with Luvme Hair by your side, you're always one step closer to your dream hair.