Have you ever taken off your wig and you start scratching your head down to your scalp and in doing this you damage the strands of hair due to serious itching. This is because you have not been caring for your wig properly. This problem can be avoided by taking care of your wig. I will tell you how to do that as we continue on this segment.
You see as much as expensive or relatively cheap and beautiful a wig can be, ladies, we must be extremely careful when wearing a wig. It can be very interesting how we ladies buy wigs to change our look or hair styling. Some of us buy the most expensive and high in quality wigs for the sake of fashion. Some ladies actually buy and wear most expensive wigs possibly to conceal thinning hair or to cover baldness resulting from an illness (Because there is this beliefs that most expensive wig hairpieces reduce the risk of allergies and diseases).
But has anyone ever stopped and ask if there is a medical disadvantage(s) wearing a wig. Yeah! There there’s the good, the bad and the ridiculous no matter how beautiful wigs are made to look. Perhaps you never know that the materials of the wig itself could be very much irritable to your scalp. This is not weird.
I can imagine you going how Can a wig damage my Scalp hen wearing wig is supposed to make my hair grow longer instead. Yes we understand today’s wigs are high quality wigs. They are light weight, comfortable, painless to wear, realistic looking and easy to care for. We know it makes you feel more confident and beautiful. I can only have headaches if the wig is not worn properly. Of course this is not a major problem and can be easily avoided by loosening the wig cap or changing the wig. How about common such as Hair Loss, Prevents Hair Growth, Permanent Hair Damage, You probably haven’t been taking notice of all of that
Pay attention to these precautionary measures if you wear a wig most of the times.
PLAN A REFRESHER FOR DAILY WIG USE
What do I mean by this? If you plan to use your wig daily, look for light wig that are finely woven. This will allow the air to circulate through the wig and prevent dry scalp. They are also comfortable and reduce friction. If. In other words, if you plan to wear the wig for the whole day, you must plan to refresh the scalp several times. You could carry organic witch-hazel with you and every few hours, go to a private place, remove your wig, take a wet cloth with witch hazel, and apply it on your scalp. This will prevent oil build up and make you comfortable. You could also carry an organic soothing gel to soothe the skin on your scalp and face. Dermatologists recommended wearing a wig should not exceed a few times a week on the maximum, mostly 4-6 hours a day unless there is a medical necessity.
USE A COTTON LINER UNDER YOUR WIG
Cotton liner under your wig will help in absorbing heat and moisture and make you feel more comfortable. You could do this especially when it is very hot and sweaty. . If this is not done properly, It could make the scalp extremely dry. A dry scalp can be extremely painful and reduce the chances of new hair growth. If you want to avoid this problem, you must avoid wearing wigs continuously for several hours. When the scalp is exposed to fresh air, it prevents the scalp from drying. This can lead to several scalp health problems because it prevents it from getting the natural oil. Cotton liners are quite affordable and can be easily bought from a wig shop or online store.
RINSE AND DRY YOUR WIG THOROUGHLY TO AVOID SCALP IRRITANT AND HAIR LOSS
Another common problem associated with wearing wigs is that they can damage your hair. To avoid this problem, you must clean and condition your hair regularly. Secondly, take time to position you hair and wig. If you simply jam your hair under the wig, it will make your hair weak and increase the risk of breakage. Make sure you rinse your wig thoroughly after washing it. If the wig is not rinsed thoroughly, it can leave conditioner or shampoo residue, which can cause scalp irritation. This is why some people would give it to their professional wig washers.
USE ZINC LOTION, TO PREVENT PERMANENT DAMAGE
Lace face wigs are usually fixed using bonding glue or a spirit gum. When these products are applied to your hair repeatedly, it can thin out the edges of your hair and can even create patches at the hairline. This can permanently damage your hair leaving you with bumps, redness and skin irritation of which effects cannot be reversed most of the times. You could try some organic zinc lotion. The antibacterial properties of zinc prevent irritation and skin infection. You could apply if you notice redness, bumps, and skin irritation after wearing your wig, you It may not work on your g synthetic-hair wigs.
CONCLUSION
Since wig hairpieces are no more for people who have thin hair or suffer from eczema dermatitis using wigs to look comfortable in their social circle, then it is important for all slayers to bear these points in mind before you incorporate wigs into your style. You may need to consult a dermatologist before getting a wig to prevent scalp allergies or skin problems. Ensure that a wig that you want to buy have certificates that meet hygiene and quality standards
