Wigs are becoming more and more popular as a way for ladies to experiment with their hairstyles. This is particularly beneficial for those wanting to keep up with the latest hair trends without changing their own hair all the time. However, for those that do choose to do this, it’s important not to neglect your own locks. Here are some tips on how to protect your hair under a wig.
Massage your Scalp
Having a wig sit tightly on your head can cause the blood flow to your scalp to be reduced. Massaging your scalp can overcome this drawback, as it promotes a healthy blood flow and encourages your hair to grow. Try and do this each time you take your wig off.
Take your Wig off Before Bed
We don’t recommend sleeping in your wig – it can inflict tension on your hair and cause breakages. Give your hair and scalp a chance to breathe overnight by taking your wig off. This can go a low way in protecting your own hair throughout wearing a wig.
Shampoo your Hair
The key to healthy hair is keeping it clean. Even if you’re wearing a wig every day, it’s extremely important to make sure you are shampooing your hair at least once a week, but this varies depending on how hot or sweaty your scalp gets throughout the day. Sweat and product can build up over the course of a few days, so you should make sure your hair is always clean before putting a wig on. This is healthy care maintenance that shouldn’t be ditched when wearing a wig!
Keep on Top of Trimming
It might be that you choose to wear a wig all day every day, and assume that you don’t need to trim your own hair as much as a result. However, it’s still important that you have a regular trim to remove split ends and damaged hair. Trimming your hair keeps it healthy and promotes growth. Generally, hair should be trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks.
Wig Cap
Wig caps are a great way of protecting your natural hair. Although optional, the cap acts as a protective barrier between wig and hair, and they are brilliant at keeping your hair in place under the wig. They are an inexpensive and effective way of protecting your natural hair.
Avoid Damp Hair
Having damp natural hair under a wig is not only extremely uncomfortable, but can also promote the growth of nasty bacteria. The moisture mixed with body heat and extra warmth from the layer of wig can cause the growth of mildew and germs. Avoid at all costs!
Be Careful When Braiding
Braiding can be seen as an easy way to keep your natural hair out of the way under a wig. However, if you’re doing this on a regular basis, it can actually weaken your natural hair fibres if too tight. This can start to damage your hair, so try not to braid your hair all the time. And when you are braiding, make sure the braids aren’t too tight.
Moisturise your Hair
You might notice your hair feeling dry after wearing a wig. To combat this, try using hair oils, moisturisers, or treatments to restore its moisture. This will ensure that your hair maintains nice and healthy throughout wig wear.
Take Breaks
If you have natural hair under a wig for a long period of time, it can be good to give your natural hair a break for a few days. This gives it a healthy dose of air and sunshine that can contribute towards keeping your hair healthy.
Wefted Wigs
There are various wig construction types available, but wefted wigs are ideal for those who don’t require wigs due to hair loss. This construction incorporates open wefts that allow your scalp to breathe during continued wear, which is great for helping to protect your hair under a wig!
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from fellow wig-wearers!
Hello Pamela,
It may be advisable to put your hair into low pigtails and then clip these flat to your head under a wig cap.
If you need any assistance, please do call us on 01484 844557
Hello Pamela,
It may be advisable to put your hair into low pigtails and then clip these flat to your head under a wig cap.
If you need any assistance, please do call us on 01484 844557 🙂
I have shoulder length hair that is thin and I am balding badly. My hair is not conducive to braiding. So how do I handle my hair before putting on my wig?
Marlene,
Hi. You need to get a soft velvet like wig band, sold on Amazon. I have been wearing wigs off and on for years. I just started using the wig band earlier this year, because I noticed my hairline started rubbing/breaking off recently. It’s doing much better and I no long wear a cap underneath but I braid my hair. Some people may find it too warm in the summer months but my office is cool year round. I suggest you get two bands so you can wash one and always have a clean one. I think it holds the wig in place better also. I work in a windy downtown area with lots of high rise buildings where I used to worry about my hair whipping off, but the band holds it snuggling. I wouldn’t suggest if there is tornado type winds to be carefree though.
How do you save or keep your edges under a wig thank all.
I am losing my hair and my vanity took a sharp shock. I didnt want a wig , as such , so I bought a ‘topper’…it sits on top of your hair, secured by clips . It can be styled , washed , etc. and treated like your own hair . It is real hair , by the way . I protect it from the heat of my tongs by spraying with a product sold for just that .
I have worn it every day for 17 months. I dont use a heavy hairspray……just a little around my hairline. My. natural hair shows at the sides….it is the same colour as ‘Flossie ‘ , thats her name….lol.
I ordered to Lumina wigs. I did not know they were coming from China. I understood they were real hair but now I can’t find any site that says whether they’re real or whether there synthetic synthetic. I need to disinfect them when they come and I understand it depends on what the hair is made of as to how to disinfect it. I also understand synthetic hair only holds up for so many months and then you have to get a new one? Can you please advise me and in his do you know or can you find out if aluminum wig is real hair or if it is synthetic. The pros the cons oh, how to clean it and how to disinfect them. I currently only have one wig extension that goes over a ponytail that has braids and curls but it is real hair. I do not know anything about synthetic hair and while some people say it holds the style better, I also understand they don’t last as long and you can’t use Hot Irons or anything on them. And it says to keep out of sunlight? You’re going to be outside all summer how do you keep it out of sunlight? Any answers would be helpful