Wig Dye + Curling

With the Shootout fast approaching I knew a new wig wouldn’t get here in time, so after going over the wigs in my stash I grabbed my old Fem Bakugou wig and decided to upcycle it.

Dying a wig isn’t too hard when done correctly, while there are technically many ways to do it there is a method I highly prefer over others and feel is superior. Fabric Dye, when done properly it doesn't rub or wash off like other methods can, looking at you sharpie method.

To get started you need a pot for mixing your dye, there are a few things to note when selecting a pot. Don’t use a pot you want to keep cooking in, dye is toxic and should not be ingested, once boiled in a pot it seeps into the material and becomes unsafe for future cooking. The pot also needs to be large enough to submerge your item and have room to move freely, this prevents spots and some areas from being darker or lighter than others.

Boil your water, then add the dye, Synthetic fibers often require twice the usual amount of dye, and this can be even more true for black dyes. To dye this particular wig I used a full bottle of dye, plus added some salt and a bit of dish soap to the mixture. To get the deepest color possible I let the wig boil for half an hour before removing it and rinsing it out in cold water. While rinsing it's important to get into the wig's cap, you don’t want any dye remaining and the water should run clear. So be sure to flip it inside out.

Your wig is now dyed!! Hurray!! All that's left to do is let it dry and style it however you need. For this, I did some basic curls to turn into my riveter look. In the future I’ll be making a few videos about curling wigs, so follow my Channel and the blog to get updates on when those will drop.

Materials Used

Materials List

Short Black Wig

Rit Dyemore in Charcoal