Tips for wearing your wig well and keeping it in place
So many of you have kindly offered experiences and suggestions of different ways to wear your wig and tips for keeping them in place whatever the weather!
Have a look through these great tips:
Avoid naked flames
When wearing a wig take great care to avoid naked flames – such as candles, open fires and BBQ’s. Be extra careful when opening the oven (especially gas). Most wigs are highly flammable. It is best advised to avoid open flames. Perhaps try wearing a headscarf as an alternative when exposed to naked flames.
Keeping your wig in place
It’s only natural to fear that your wig may move around or slip, here are some tips for making sure your wig is secure and snugly in place.
Slipping
You should feel able to move around without your wig slipping
• Does your wig have fastening belts usually inside by the nape of he neck? - check that you know how to tighten them. They are a bit like a bra strap. If they are lose take your wig off and alter a few millimetres then try on again and adjust by slipping your hand underneath your wig and tugging the straps – repeat if necessary
• Try a wig/scull cap – looks like the toe of tights – you will need to experiment with this as some people find this helps and others feel it make it worse
• Hypoallergenic double sided tape for wigs stuck onto area of bare scalp and connected to the inside of your wig may help
• Wear a head band or scarf as additional support
• Wear a rain hat or scarf over your wig in rain or wind
• Speak to your wig supplier – these people are caring experts and are so under used, most of the time they can offer you a solution– give them a call or pop in for suggestions
If you wear glasses
• Ask your wig supplier the best way for your wig. For example some may suggest you poke them through the weft of the wig, but most will suggest that you place them over the top or underneath the wig – this can be tricky so get some one-on-one advice
• Now, if you are advised not to poke your glasses through the weft of the wig it is normally because of the fear of damaging the wig. BUT many people do this as they find it is the only option – remember you can always buy another or repair your wig
• Try putting your glasses over the top of your wig and placing a thin fabric head band or scarf over them in the form of a head band – wig suppliers may advise against this because it can cause the wig to frizz a bit – but many people find it really helpful.
Baggy wig
• How long have you had your wig for? If over 6 months then it may be time for a new one
• It may be that your wig is too tight and gathering in one area or not tight enough. Does your wig have fastening belts usually inside by the nape of he neck? - check that you know how to tighten/loosen them. They are a bit like a bra strap so try adjusting them to see if the bagginess changes
• Try wearing a fabric hair band or scarf over your wig to re shape
• If your wig is new take it back to your supplier and ask their advice
Wearing your wig well
There are so many ways to enhance your wig and change your style:
• Special occasion, fascinators (small designs such as feathers and semi hat features fixed onto a hair band) are ideal to glam up a wig for a special occasion. Chose one with a hair band that will fit snugly over your wig
• You can carefully attach hair clips into most wigs. Be careful not to choose items that may scratch your head. Also go for light weight items. Make sure that you don’t snag your wig.
• Add styling products. Both synthetic and real hair wigs look better with some form of products in them. For example spraying leave-in conditioner for synthetic wigs onto the wig will help to make it look as if natural hair oil is present. This will help your wig to look more real
• Combine head scarves and hair bands over your wig. These can make your wig feel more secure and add a new look
• Wash your wig - If our wig is looking a bit dull wash it – many people leave it too long in-between washing. On average it is recommended that you clean your wig at least every 3 weeks. In-between washing sponge the inside of your wig with warm water to freshen
• Keep your wig on a wig stand and not in a box – this helps if wearing regularly to circulate fresh around it, thus keeping it cleaner and fresh
• Learn how to sort out any problems…we can’t encourage you enough to get in touch with your supplier – they are normally only to happy to make an appointment and show you how best to wear your wig…don’t put it off call and book today
Itchy scalp it is normal that wigs will make your scalp feel itchy. You make find the following helpful:
• Try a wig/scull cap – looks like the toe of tights – you will need to experiment with this as some people find this helps and others feel it make it worse
• Take a break and wear a head scarf for a while and wash your scalp daily with a little shampoo or face wash
• Clean the inside of your wig daily with a damp sponge – allow to dry before wearing.
• Apply a calming tea tree or soothing ointment onto your scalp – ensure it is dry before replacing your wig
• If irritation is severe speak to your nurse – it may be that you have an allergy to the wig or that a cream can be prescribed
• Try a wig/scull cap – looks like the toe of tights – you will need to experiment with this as some people find this helps and others feel it make it worse
• Take a break and wear a head scarf for a while and wash your scalp daily with a little shampoo or face wash
• Clean the inside of your wig daily with a damp sponge – allow to dry before wearing.
• Apply a calming tea tree or soothing ointment onto your scalp – ensure it is dry before replacing your wig
• If irritation is severe speak to your nurse – it may be that you have an allergy to the wig or that a cream can be prescribed
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