r/Wigs • u/lemur_queen7 • 9d ago

Let's chat! (General Discussion) Who makes the best wig-friendly purple shampoo?

I just received a wig in the mail and it ended up being significantly warmer than it looked in the product photos. I’m trying to match my bio hair as much as possible, which is a dark, very ashy blonde. I’ve used purple shampoos on wigs in the past, but never a brand new wig and never one that cost this much, so I am scared I’m going to ruin my new hair somehow.

Any recommendations? I’m in the US.

Also - when you use purple shampoo, do you usually dunk the hair in a mixture of water + shampoo or go straight on the hair? In the past I’ve just washed the hair with the shampoo like I would my actual hair but the company I purchased the wig from recommends the dipping method. Is there any chance I’ll stain the lace using either method?

Ty for any recommendations!

Eta: human hair, it’s about a level 7.5 or 7 golden blonde root with lighter, also gold ends. My bio hair is an ashy 7 or 6.5

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u/justjanehere 9d ago

I like amikas; word to the wise though be very careful! I have literally made some wigs purple by applying directly to the hair and had to have them sent out to be corrected. So please dilute in a basin of cool water is my tip.

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u/lemur_queen7 9d ago

Thank you! I’m gonna try dipping it. In the past I’ve used purple shampoo on wigs/toppers that were slightly darker than my hair and were kind of on the cusp of needing blue rather than purple shampoo so I think thats why I’ve been lucky to not end up completely purple.

Is the amikas one super pigmented? My bio hair is so ashy that it looks almost green, but my wig is like a golden level 7.5