Do Wigs Help Natural Hair Grow?
Wigs can be an effective part of a long-term hair care strategy to grow healthy long hair, but you have to be deliberate about it. If wigs are used correctly, they can be an effective protective style which promotes hair growth. Wigs can protect your hair from over manipulation, breakage and everyday styling. Keep reading this guide if it’s your goal to grow your hair using wigs.
Clean Scalp And Proper Hair Care
They key to a healthy hair is by keeping it clean under your wigs. Your scalp is where hair grows from so you want to make sure it is free from product build up, itchiness, lice, dandruff, and any scalp conditions. Clarify your scalp once a month using a sulfate free shampoo to remove dirt and bacteria off the hair and scalp. I personally co-wash my natural hair at least once a week. Always follow with a deep condition treatment. Deep conditioning treatment is a great way to restore the health of your hair.
Invest in your hair, it is the crown you never take off.
Stay on Top of Trimming
Trimming your hair removes split ends and damaged hair! Trimming your hair also keeps it healthy and promotes hair growth under your wigs
Moisturize Your Hair
You might notice your hair get dry after wearing your wigs. To combat the dryness, try using moisturizers and oils to restore moistures. A moisturized scalp and hair will promote hair growth under wigs.
Wig Too Tight Or Too Big?
Hair loss can be definitely an issue when your wig is not fitting you correctly. A tight wig can cause too much friction on the scalp, leading to a condition called traction alopecia. The friction could cause increased hair breakage and the damage to the hair follicles by decreased blood flow could eventually lead to hair loss. An oversized wig causes friction which can also lead to hair loss. Check out our wig guide to select the perfect size when placing an order with us. A wig comes in a circumference of an average size of 22-22.5 which fits about 90% of our customers. If your head is too small or big, then be sure to get a custom wig from us.
Sensitive Scalp?
A lot of customers experience allergic reaction to the chemicals found in the tapes or glue adhesives used in gluing the wig to the scalp. This reaction can hinder hair growth. Glue-less lace wigs are the best option for people with sensitive scalp. Glue-less lace wigs are safe for both the scalp and your natural hair.
Keep Your Wigs Clean
A wig and a wig cap can easily hold on to dirt and bacteria. Dead skin cells, sweat and hair products all having their part to play in the buildup of scalp oil and clogged pores. It’s extremely important to keep your wigs clean to avoid sweat build up which can cause your natural hair to break! To prevent scalp irritation and breakouts, wash your wig every two to three weeks with warm water. Cleansing your scalp properly will keep it healthy, both underneath and on top of the wig.
Take Your Wig Off Before Bed
If you have been wearing your wig all day, it’s best to take it off before bedtime. Taking your wig off before bedtime will also make your natural hair and scalp get enough time to breathe and relax, which is a good way to protect your wig and natural hair. We offer glue-less wigs that allows you to easily take your wig off before bedtime.
Take Breaks!
Wearing wigs can be so natural looking and fun, we forget to give our own natural hair a break! Like every protective hairstyle, wigs can grow your hair. Its healthy to give your hair a dose of fresh air and adequate sunshine and remember to regularly take care of your natural hair to prevent damage!