One of the most stressful activities for ladies is having to change their hairstyles on a weekly or monthly basis.
Braids could take several hours and sometimes a whole day depending on the style. This hassle has seen some resort to cutting their hair to save them the time and stress of braiding their hair.
However, since the discovery of wigs, ladies can spend a fortune to get these wigs which saves them the stress of braiding frequently.
The first and most loved benefit of wearing a wig is the endless variety of styles available for you to choose from. From platinum pixie cuts to brunette bobs, you can choose a wig that enhances your natural hair or go bold with a new look. Wigs offer you the variety that human hair simply cannot – with so many styles to choose from, why not book in for a wig styling consultation.
A great wig benefit is that wearing a wig instantly gives you a full head of hair that you can style and shape according to your liking. In addition, a wig helps to give great coverage so you can feel secure and confident in knowing that your hair is as full as can be.
Wig wearing for some may be simply an element of self-expression. Changing your look often can be liberating, and wearing a wig for fun also comes with many benefits. If you want to take better care of your natural hair, wearing a wig is an excellent way to protect your natural hair from daily damage such as heat or products with harsh chemicals.
Knowing how important wigs have become for ladies, it is also important to know how to maintain these wigs so they look as clean and silky as you bought them.
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Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to taking care of your wigs.
Learn the difference between a human hair wig & a synthetic hair wig
It is simple, human hair wigs are stronger, and have a higher resistance to heat than a synthetic one, so it tangles a lot less and hardly ever melts. So when you buy a wig, be on the lookout for what it’s made out of, and read the instructions carefully.
Use special shampoo, conditioner and wig comb
There are special shampoos for wigs. Regular shampoo and conditioners have a lot of chemicals in them that may damage the texture of the hair on your wig, especially if it is a synthetic one.
Also, the way that you wash your hair and the way that you wash your wig is different, this is what you do: First, soak the wig in shampoo and water, and then comb the shampoo or conditioner out of the wig (with your wig comb). Then rinse the wig with warm water until the product is all out. Finally, comb the wig until it is untangled, and let it dry by itself. Remember that when you wash it, you don’t need to rub or massage the wig, just combing it’s enough!
Take it to a professional
When you need to style your wig, it is better if you take it to a professional. There are many salons that specialize in the care and styling of wigs. Remember that if you cut the hair on your wig, it won’t grow back! So go to a salon and ask; there are many specialists that can help you.
Keep your wig safe and covered
Whenever you are not using a wig, the proper way to store it is in a mannequin or a hook of some kind, so that it is in an upright position, and it doesn’t get tangled. Also, cover it to avoid dust.
Don’t use any kind of spray/cream on it
When you do this, the hair in the wig is most likely to tangle, or become greasy and unmanageable, especially if you use a lot of different products, like hold spray, or shiny spray.
No heat
When you are styling your wig, know that heat can really damage it, especially if your wig is a synthetic one. So be careful not to use too much of it.
Never sleep of shower with it
Never shower with your wig on, also, take it off when it is raining. Sleeping with your wigs on would leave it all tangled and full of knots.
