There is nothing wrong with wearing wigs. In fact, our ancestors wore wigs for fashion and ceremonial purposes. With modernization and improved technology wigs are being produced in larger quantities, of a higher quality and with more style. Today, there are plenty of wigs, hair systems, and accessories that can accommodate your needs. The key to wearing wigs is being educated on your options, being aware of your lifestyle, and identifying your hair goals. I’m sure you have talked with others who have worn wigs and hairpieces or read articles where others shared horror stories about their experience wearing wigs. I wrote this blog to clear up some common myths about wigs.

Myth 1: Wigs are for chemotherapy patients.

Wigs are for everyone! Typically, people suffering from hair loss due to medical conditions need a reliable hair solution to turn to while they figure out what is best for their condition. Aside from that, the bottom line is that everyone wants to look and feel good. Wigs give you the flexibility to change your hairstyle temporarily without damaging your natural hair.

Myth 2: Wigs make your head hot and itch.

Not so. High quality, well-made wigs use stretchy materials and adjustable straps to fit the cap perfectly to your head. Caps made from high quality materials will be lightweight, breathable and comfortable—far from the poor quality, itchy, uncomfortable, non-adjustable wigs that are sold.

When wearing a wig, your head will itch for a number of reasons. One reason could be because you are in the process of losing your hair. As soon as your hair falls out, wait a day and your head will feel fine. Another reason could be that the wig cap you are wearing is not the proper size for your head. However, it does help to wash your wig with the proper products for the type of wig you have (synthetic wig or human hair wig). The wig caps soften as you wear the wig. You can also put on a mesh wig cap to minimize movement which can cause friction, hence the itching.

Myth 3: Wigs are fake looking and can be easily detected as fake hair.

Not necessarily. It depends on whether the wig you purchased is made from human hair or synthetic fibers. Human hair wigs can give you the natural look and feel of your own hair. Synthetic wigs are made up of various fibers. Some of the synthetic fibers will make wigs look too shiny. That is why it is always best to try wigs on before you purchase them. You may be able to tolerate wearing the wig in spite of its shininess. Depending on how shiny the wig is, usually within a couple of cleanings the wig will be perfect. Again, this depends on the make and manufacturer of the hair. High quality wigs will also use more realistic looking and feeling fibers, hand-tied, at least in part, to simulate natural growth and movement. If you choose to invest in a quality wig, no one will be able to tell it’s not your real hair. Here is a tip: On blonde or gray colored wigs, you can pat talcum powder lightly on the hair then brush the wig and the shine will dull or diminish to give the wig the natural look you wanted in the first place.

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