Lace frontal wigs or closure wigs have become a fabulous accessory for millions of women and even some men all over the world. In recent times, custom-made wigs have taken over the entire world. If you talk a walk down your street today, in a morning or under the cool evening sun, into an office, or grocery store, or a boutique, or even a supermarket, to events, such as weddings, a reunion or get-together, and even birthday parties, also churches, hospitals and wherever you can think of, you would observe that three in every five ladies you see have a wig on. And for many of us that often visit the hair and beauty salons to have our hairstyles changed or remade, we see a great number of women of different ages and class walk in and request to have wigs made for them. From beautiful updos to gushing waves of hair that glides midway down the back with natural hairlines, and its ability to be styled in different ways to give different looks, wigs have set stylish trends in the world of fashion.
But in spite of its popularity and ability to produce magnificent results, many people worry if wigs will damage their natural hair.
The truth is, wigs alone does not and cannot cause damage o hairline. One advantage of wearing wigs over braiding or locking your hair is that it reduces hair loss that we often experience when we braid or lock our hair, and improves hair growth. Removable wigs with wig-cap lets you to enjoy your natural hair for some of us who loves the feel of our natural hair. Wigs also give you a flawless look without having to press out your edges or color your hair time after time.
Hair damage that results occasionally from bonded wigs is caused by improper installation of wigs, improper removal, and poor edge care rituals. Our natural hairline contains very delicate hairs that aren’t as flexible or healthy with the same degree of elasticity as the rest of the hairs on our head. This unique property leaves them vulnerable to damage and patchy hair loss when we accidentally or ignorantly apply adhesives or tape on top of our natural hairline or fail to use the suitable bond removal solution or using alcohol to remove our wigs when we are done wearing them.
Therefore, if you have experienced hair damage while wearing or after removing a wig, it is a result of your method of application, removal, and hair care practices, and not caused by the wig itself.
How you apply and bond your wig to your hair and remove it when you are done wearing it, and how you care for your hair matters a lot. Lack of properly caring for your hair causes your hairline and other parts of your hair to lose its elasticity and quality, which then causes it to break or damage easily whenever you wear a wig or plait your hair.
Applying the wrong adhesive and unprofessionally can force the wig to pull off your hairline. When fixing a wing on your hair, ensure that it’s being made by a professional hairstylist. When using a bond for your lace frontal, make sure to apply an adequate amount and at the right part of your hairline before installing your hair unit. Also, when you want to remove your wig when you are done wearing it, make sure to have a professional stylist do the job for you or ensure to remove it with care and properly if you can, to avoid complication.
Again, your wig cap selection for your lace front plays a vital role in determining how your hairline will turn out to be when you install a wig. One of the functions of wig caps is help protect our hair, hairline, and scalp. The wrong wig cap can create much tension on the edges of your hair or suffocate your scalp, which contributes to hair breakage. This is the reason why you must ensure to use a suitable wig cap. Always ensure to use a wig cap that will help to keep your hair beneath rich with hydration. Hair and scalp hydration is of vital importance if you desire to wish to avoid hair loss or damage to your natural hair.
Another important thing you have to always consider is how long you wear a wig before removing it. Wearing a wig for a long time is also not healthy for your hair. Your hair and scalp need to breathe and needs to be hydrated periodically. As much you may love how a wig made you look or how it makes you feel, you should not wear it longer than four to six week. Braiding or locking or wearing a wig leads to scalp dryness due to lack of moisture and air. The hair picks up dirt and debris constantly too. Scalp dryness and dirt are two of the greatest threats to human hair. They can cause our hair to lose its nutrients and result in hair breakage and loss. Therefore, the longer you carry a wig on your head the drier and dirty your natural hair is likely to become. To prevent your hair from damaging or breaking, you need to be wash and condition it to remove dirt and debris, as well as moist it adequately, at least an interval of four to six weeks.
It is important also that you give your natural hair and scalp the care and attention they require. This is the best way to protect your hair from any form of hair loss or damage. Many people suffer hair loss or damage due to lack of proper treatment and care. Our hair breaks or pulls most especially when I lack the adequate nutrients that it needs. You should ensure to wash your hair properly and regularly, groom it, and apply the right hair products always, because the healthier your hair is, the lesser the chances of damaging and breaking.
So, best wigs do not and will not damage your hair, lack of proper care can. Therefore, give your hair the care it deserves.