Hair Care Under Wig: Best No Cornrow/Braid Wig Prep
Tired of braiding your hair and want to give your edges a break? Keep reading if you want a quick way to do a protective style that doesn’t require braiding to help maintain your edges while preparing your hair for a wig install.
Wigs are so convenient and are an absolute go to for me when I want a professional, maintainable style while I am traveling. You don’t have to worry about if you’re going to have a good hair day nor do you have to pull and tug on your natural hair to manipulate it into a style for the day. Another benefit is decreasing exposure to the elements like extreme heat or cold. Traditionally, when you think of hair under a wig it is easy to visualize cornrows. Now remember once you have your beautiful hair tied down make sure you protect it with one of our satin-lined wig caps. They are the perfect moisture retaining barrier between your hair and wig. All of these styles make it easier to maintain and nurture your hair while in a protective style. You can easily access your scalp and hair to add hair care products to your hair to keep it moisturized and soft.
Now let’s get into the 4 styles you can try…………
Two strand twist in cornrow style
Still keeping the neatly parted rows you’re going to do a two strand flat twist to the scalp rather than cornrows. The benefit if this style is it is typically easier to complete and tends to be less strain on your strands. Your hair will remain flat to create a smooth surface for a uniformed appearance under your wig. The twist will last the same amount of time as braids. Also, the parts allow you to easily moisturize your scalp.
Not protecting your hair a night
Although, you’re using a wig as a protective style you want to make sure you are doing the best thing for your natural hair. Make sure you are giving your hair a break, regularly moisturizing and doing the best for your edges. Our satin-lined wig cap is a great start to protect your hair under your wig. Satin helps your hair retain moisture and is a light, breathable barrier between your hair and wig.
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Two strand twist in individual twists (loose)
This style can be done with smaller strands or larger twists that can be pulled back into a low pony tail. You may have to play with the size of your twits to accommodate for lumps and bumps with smoother more sleek wigs. However, for more voluminous styles and headband wigs you should be able to get away with larger twits. Obviously, larger twists would take a shorter time to complete. If you’re anything like me I like styles I can easily transition to after my wig is off. Pretty much when I am out of town I wear the wig while I am at work and take it off at the end of the day to explore the new city I am in. This style allows me the flexibility to have an “acceptable” style to wear while I am out and about alone or with co-workers. Usually, my co-workers don’t recognize me after the wig is off so that works for me too lol!
Pigtails with fold under
Pigtails aren’t just for kids…..
This style is ideal for people with longer and thicker natural hair. Making an easy part down the middle and pulling your hair into a low ponytail. Then and easy twist two strand twist of the loose part of the pony tail on either side and you’re done! Now all you have to do is fold the twisted part of the hair towards the lower end of your head and pin in place. You can further slick your hair down by wetting it, adding gel or conditioner if you really need your hair as close as possible to your scalp.
Slick down at the crown
This style is pretty much a good option for wigs where you need to have your wig fit the closest to your head as possible. This style focuses on slicking your hair back weather it is with water, cream, oil, etc. whatever you need to do to pull it as close to your head as possible. You can easily twist, braid, or tuck the loose ends to finish up the style. This style can work for different lengths of hair. The difference will be the method of slicking your hair back and determining what to do with the loose ends of your hair depending the length of your hair. This is an easy way to have a sleek look after you remove your wig. Just don’t keep your hair pulled back for too long.
Cover Your Hair
Once your hair has been styled you want to make sure you are securing it under a satin-lined wig cap. We recommend the best wig cap made of satin (handmade in the USA). Due to its light material it feels like second skin and will help your hair retain moisture and still provide a protective barrier between your hair and your wig. Our wig cap is versatile since you can wear it to bed and can use under your wig as well. You don’t have to worry about needing to use a bonnet or scarf then switching out to a wig cap in the morning. All you have to do is roll out of bed, get your face together and add your hair.
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Benefits:
- Luxurious light feel
- Protective barrier
- Reduces friction
- Retains moisture