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• Method 2 of 3: Curling artificial hair with hot water
• Method 3 of 3: Curling artificial hair with bobby pins

1 Find out if your artificial hair can be curled. Read the label on your hair extension or wig to see if it can be heated. Here you can also find the value of the maximum temperature that this artificial hair can withstand. First, you should curl a small section of your hair and see if it will melt if you are not sure that it will withstand the heat.

• Try curling your hair on a hidden, less visible area of ​​your hair.

2 Divide your hair into sections and heat the iron. Choose the desired thickness of curls and part your hair into strands. To get airy curls, spread your hair into as many strands as possible. For large curls, divide them into several thick strands. Secure the hair on your head with bobby pins. Set the iron to the lowest temperature labeled as low heat (or level "1").

• Before curling your artificial hair or wig, secure it to the mannequin's head first.

3 Spray your hair with water. Dampen your hair so that each section is damp but not wet. You can wet your palms and run your fingers through your hair, or simply use a spray bottle and spray water.

• Moistening your hair with water will prevent melting and help style and fix curls.

4 Twist each strand of hair in turn. Wrap one damp strand of artificial hair over your preheated iron and start curling. Hold the iron in place until your hair is warm. Carefully remove the iron from the formed curl. Move on to curling the rest of the curls.

• For tight curls, pin the curls as close to the scalp as possible and wait for them to cool completely. It will also help keep the hair in shape for a long time.

Method 2 of 3: Curling artificial hair with hot water

1. 1 Dampen artificial hair. Squeeze some moisturizer into your palm. Rub it between your palms and run your fingers through the fake hair. A moisturizer will help lock in your curls.
   • You can also use olive oil in place of a moisturizer.
2. 2 Roll your hair with bobbin curlers. Decide on the size of your future curls and take bobbin curlers in several sizes. Separate a small section of hair and roll it around with curlers. Wrap a rubber band around the end to keep your hair taut. Continue until all the strands are wrapped around the curlers.
   • Try using different sized curlers to get curls of different sizes. To create the most natural look, make the curls around the neck and back of the head large and loose. Use smaller curlers to curl the hair around your face, and then the curls will turn out small and tight.
3. 3 Dip the curlers in hot water. Fill a saucepan 2/3 full with water and heat for one minute. Gently dip a section of bobbin hair into a pot of hot water and keep it on for 15-20 minutes. Remove the bobbin from the water and follow the same procedure with the rest of the bobbins, dipping them one at a time.
   • When the water has cooled down, reheat it and continue dipping the bobbins.
   • Handle hot water carefully. Let the pan cool slightly so you can hold it with your bare hands.
4. 4 Dry your hair. Leave your hair on curlers to cool and dry completely. This will happen quite quickly, or it can take a whole day, depending on the thickness of the curls wrapped around each bobbin. Do not forget to wear a protective cap if you intend to leave the curlers on your head overnight to strengthen the effect.
   • If you have very little time to curl, you can blow-dry your hair, but do it at the lowest temperature setting.
5. 5 Remove the curlers. Carefully remove the curlers from dried hair. The curls will immediately be bouncy and tight. Leave it as it is if you want tight, close-to-scalp curls. Or, use your fingers to comb through your hair to keep the curls soft and airy.
   • You can divide some large curls into several smaller curls, which will add lightness to the look and increase the volume of the hair.

Method 3 of 3: Curling artificial hair with bobby pins

1. 1 Part and straighten a small section of your hair. Gather a small section and comb it carefully to detangle your hair. Turn on the iron at the minimum temperature (usually 120–150 ° C) and immediately after heating, run it through your hair. Repeat several times to straighten and smooth the strand.
   • You have to curl each strand. To get fine curls, use thin strands. The strands should not be too thick, otherwise the hairpins will not stick to the hair.
2. 2 Use a curling iron. Turn on the iron at the lowest temperature setting and run it over the straightened section of hair. Move your hair as far away from your face as possible so that the strand can be curled with an iron. Drive very slowly until your hair is frizzy. Do not increase the temperature, or the artificial hair will simply melt.
   • Curls don't have to be perfect. Just give them a wavy shape and then roll them up and clip them as close to the scalp as possible.
3. 3 Attach the curl with a hair clip as close to the scalp as possible. While the curl is still warm, wrap it around your index finger. Now gently remove the curl and hold it between your thumb and forefinger. The curl will take the shape of a flat, round curl of hair. Attach it with a small metal barrette as close to your scalp as possible.
   • For a lasting effect, sprinkle the curls with hairspray before winding them around your fingers and securing them with hairpins.
4. 4 Pin up the rest of your hair and leave it on overnight. Straighten, curl and secure all curls with hairpins. The easiest way is to curl and fix the hair closer to the temples. This will keep your hair away from your face. Secure all fake hair with bobby pins and leave that way overnight or at least a few hours. Remove the bobby pins and run your fingers through your hair.
   • For the most natural look, pass the curls through your fingers to separate them for more volume.