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    Dry shampoo works wonders, but the key is to spray it from a distance—don’t blast the roots directly. After spraying, brush it through thoroughly with a wide-tooth comb. If that doesn’t cut the shine enough, try washing it with fabric softener mixed with water. It dulls the plastic sheen and makes the fibers softer.

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      The doll shine is the biggest struggle with affordable units. I tried the baby powder hack once and ruined a dark brunette bob because I couldn’t get the white cast out. Now I stick to glueless units that have a pre-plucked hairline because they tend to look more realistic regardless of the fiber type. When I was researching different brands to…[Read more]

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I finally decided to give my natural hair a break and bought my first wig for an upcoming wedding. It’s a body wave unit, but honestly, it looks a bit too “doll-like” straight out of the box. The shine is giving it away immediately. I’ve heard about using dry shampoo or baby powder, but I don’t want it to look gray or dusty. Does anyone have a foolproof method to make a synthetic or blend wig look more like natural human hair?