How to Dye Your Human Hair Wig at Home?

Here’s a complete, beginner-friendly guide on how to dye your human hair wig at home — safely and beautifully.

What You’ll Need

Tools & Products:

• human hair wigs (clean and dry)

• Hair dye (semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or permanent)

• Developer (10 or 20 volume, depending on the color change)

• Mixing bowl and brush

• Gloves

• Wide-tooth comb

• Plastic wrap or aluminum foil

• Towel or old T-shirt

• Shampoo and conditioner (color-safe)

Step-by-Step: How to Dye Human Hair Wigs

Step 1: Prep Your Wig

Gently detangle your wig using a wide-tooth comb；Wash with sulfate-free shampoo, then air dry completely；Place the wig on a wig stand or mannequin head — this makes coloring easier. If your wig is brand new, wash it once to remove any factory coating that might block color absorption.

Step 2: Mix the Dye

In a bowl, mix your hair dye and developer according to the product instructions；Stir until smooth and lump-free；Put on your gloves to protect your hands.

Step 3: Apply the Dye

• Divide the wig into 4 sections using clips.

• Start from the bottom layers and work upward.

• Use your brush to apply the dye evenly from root to tip (unless you’re doing ombré or highlights).

• Comb through gently to ensure even coverage.
  
  Avoid getting dye on the lace or wig cap to prevent staining — you can cover the lace with petroleum jelly or plastic wrap for protection.

Step 4: Let the Color Process

• Cover the wig with plastic wrap or foil to keep it moist.

• Let it sit for the time specified on your dye box (usually 20–40 minutes).

• Check the color every 10 minutes to avoid over-processing.

Step 5: Rinse and Condition

• Rinse the wig with cool water until the water runs clear.

• Use a color-safe conditioner to keep the hair soft and hydrated.

• Let it air dry naturally on a wig stand.

Step 6: Style as Desired

Once your wig is dry, you can straighten, curl, or style it as usual!
Use heat protectant spray before using hot tools.

Pro Tips for Perfect Results

• Always do a strand test first to see how the color turns out.

• For darker shades, you can skip bleaching. For lighter or vivid tones, bleach first (only if your wig is 100% human hair).

• Deep-condition your wig after coloring to restore moisture.

• Avoid dyeing synthetic wigs — they won’t take color evenly.