Wearing a wig can seem daunting – from select the right style and construction, to styling it and caring for it. But if you still plan to save and wear your natural hair from time to time, it’s important to also take steps to protect your hair. So how do you wear a wig and protect your natural hair at the same time?
Keep Your Hair and Scalp Healthy
Wearing a wig is a great way to give your natural hair a break from styling and environmental stress, however it’s important to still keep things healthy. Use a clarifying shampoo to get rid of any built up residue. Then apply a deep conditioner or a mask to give your hair a moisture boost while it’s under wraps. Tip: the curlier your hair is, the more attention it will need to stay healthy while you wear a wig.
Work with Your Natural Hair
Even when your natural hair isn’t showing through the wig, it’s important to work with what you have. If you have thin or bald patches, choose styles that work with that and cover it, not styles that may pull on the fragile hair or draw attention to the area. And make sure you take the wig off daily to give your scalp and hair a chance to breathe. Keeping styles in too long, especially extensions, can cause hair to damage and break, even lead to traction alopecia (a type of hair loss caused by hair under constant strain). Don’t sleep in your wig and avoid swimming in salt water.
When you shop at Wig Elegance, you get more than just your new head of hair. Our professional stylists work with you find the right wig for you, however they also take the time to show you how to style your wig, take care of it, and how to take care of your own hair underneath. To see the best selection of synthetic and human hair wigs in Levittown, stop by our boutique in the Langhorne Shopping Center. Or call us at (215) 945-4900 to make a private appointment.