Avoid Thinning/Hair Loss: Protect Your Edges While Wearing Wigs
When wearing wigs it is important to take care of your natural hair underneath. Unfortunately, many wig wearers make mistakes that can damage their natural hair in the long run. In this blog post, we will go over the three most common mistakes – not wearing a wig cap, high tension protective styles, use of wig glue and ill-fitting hair – and how to avoid them with the help of our physical product.
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Let’s start with not wearing a wig/stocking cap. Dryness of natural hair is one of the biggest issues for those who wear wigs for extensive periods of time. Dryness is one of the common hair breakage causes. To avoid this, it is essential to keep your hair hydrated by using a deep conditioning treatment regularly before wearing your wig. You can also use a moisturizing leave-in conditioner to help keep your hair hydrated. It is best to remove your wig instead of wearing it for extended periods of time. Our satin-lined wig cap is perfect for this as it made of satin which helps reduce friction between your hair and your wig and assists with retaining moisture to the hair.
I travel for work frequently and found it most helpful to put my hair in a protective style and wear a wig while working. Adding up my travel time to and from work, also including the 8+ hours at my client site I realized I was wearing my wigs for 10-12 hours each day! I grew concerned that I wasn’t taking the best care of my hair because I was using a moisture sucking nylon wig/stocking cap on my head. I decided to create a satin-lined wig cap to be a moisture retaining protection barrier between my hair and my wig. These wig caps are made by hand by me and my mother. Check out the link below if you want to learn more.
Next, let’s talk about hair breakage. Wearing a wig can put a lot of strain on your natural hair, leading to breakage when you are wearing extremely tight protective styles. To avoid this, make sure your hair is in a low tension hair style. If you are experiencing pain or see small bumps around your hair line it is your body telling your that your hair is too tight. When you hair is too tight it can lead to traction alopecia and/or hair breakage. If you need some low tension protective hair styles. Check out this blog for https://fashionhomelifebye.com/no-cornrows-braids-hairstyles-for-wig-prep/some ideas.
Make sure your wig fits properly
Another way you can experience hair breakage is from friction. Ill-fitting wigs, either too tight or too loose, can be the culprit. Either way you will have friction on your hair, especially your edges. You really want to protect them! Pointing to the first point I made regarding wearing a protective barrier between your hair and wig is one of the ways you can reduce friction of your wig rubbing your actual hair. Remember our product can also help by providing a protective barrier and help your hair maintain hydration. The best way to avoid your wig being too big or too small is to get a custom wig. A lesser expensive way to make sure you get the best fit possible with your wig is to make adjustments to it so it fits properly. That can mean cutting away excessive material or retrofitting an elastic band to help your wig fit more secure to your head. Just know from gravity your hair will shift and you want to make sure you reduce squeezing or having to shift your wig frequently when it decides not to stay put :).
Finally, let’s talk about hair loss due to the use of wig glue. A common mistake is to apply wig glue to your edges for the most natural wig appearance. Using and removing wig glue incorrectly is one of the most common issues for those who wear wigs, especially at the edges. To prevent this, be sure to apply wig glue in front of your hair line and not at your hair line. Wig glue is an adhesive and typically have drying chemicals in them, like alcohol. Also, removing wig glue improperly will work like waxing your eyebrows and remove follicles at your hair line. Personally, I would try to avoid frequent use of wig glue. However, I understand the popularity of the types of wigs that require an adhesive. If you must use an adhesive make sure you are taking your time removing and read the instructions on how to remove your glue to ensure you are protecting your edges.
If you need a vacation, your hair does too!
Give your hair a break! Just like you need a vacation work and need to sleep at night to allow your body to restore itself, your hair needs it too. Taking breaks regularly between frequent wig use will give your natural hair time to breathe and can help to reduce hair loss. I like to think of this as one of the ways I am doing natural hair care naturally lol. In summary, it is important to take care of your natural hair while wearing wigs. To do this, make sure to hydrate your hair regularly, use a mild shampoo and conditioner, don’t wear hair styles that are too tight, and take breaks from wearing your wig. Additionally, our product can help to protect your hair and retain moisture. It can also be used as a sleep cap which will help protect your hair from damage while sleeping. By following these tips and investing the best wig cap made of satin, you can protect your natural hair while wearing wigs.
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Benefits:
- Luxurious light feel
- Protective barrier
- Reduces friction
- Retains moisture