Summertime means spending a lot of time lounging around in the pool. If you wear a wig, you might think that you have to keep out of the pool, only dipping your toes in, but that’s not the case! You can go swimming in a wig, but precautions need to be taken. To survive summer in Levittown and swimming with a wig, follow these wig rules:
No Swim Cap, No Diving
We’re all about swimming, treading water, and floating around in the pool in your wig, but cannonballs and diving? No way! Even if you attach your wig extremely well, the pressure from diving or jumping can cause your wig to be ripped off. A swim cap on top of your wig will hold everything in place and make sure nothing comes flying off.
Don’t Wear Your Favorite Wig
Swimming is not the time to wear your favorite wig. While swimming itself won’t damage the hair of your wig, what’s in the water can damage it. Chlorine water is filled with harsh chemicals that damage your skin and hair, including synthetic hair. Saltwater, on the other hand, can keep your wig looking new. It helps your wig stay fresh and shiny, but don’t keep it in for too long otherwise, the moisture will be drawn out of the hair fibers.
Condition, Condition, Condition
After swimming in your wig, it is imperative that you take care of it properly. This means washing it as soon as you get out of the water in order to remove the harsh chemicals before they can cause irreparable damage. After you wash your wig, spray it with some leave-in conditioner. This will seal in moisture and protect your wig from the elements and the sun.
If You’re Not Confident, Don’t Wear It
If you’re not absolutely confident in wearing your wig while swimming, don’t wear it. Your time outside in the sun should be filled with laughter and relaxation, not adjusting and checking your wig every five minutes.
For more tips on swimming with a wig during the summer in Levittown, contact the wig experts at Wig Elegance today at (215) 945-4900.