Your Wig Smell Questions Answered: Fish, Chemicals & How to Fix It
Q: Help! My brand new wig smells like fish. Is it fake hair? A: Not necessarily! This is actually a common issue with genuine human hair wigs, particularly those that have been mass-produced. The fishy smell usually comes from industrial acid baths used to strip the hair cuticle, adhesives and glues used in wig construction, and chemical treatments during processing. The Fix: Try the apple cider vinegar soak method or read this comprehensive guide: https://www.ailsas.com/blogs/news/why-do-human-hair-wigs-smell Q: My wig only smells bad when it gets wet. Why? A: This is SO common, especially for us Brits dealing with constant drizzle! Human hair is porous - chemical residues and odour molecules get trapped in tiny gaps. When the hair gets wet, it swells and forces these trapped gases out, making the smell much stronger. Q: Is a chemical smell normal for a new wig? A: Yes! A slight chemical or plastic smell is completely normal for brand-new wigs from sanitization treatments and dyes. Th...