Achieving a Realistic Look with your Wig

With the resurgence of wigs as a fashion item wigs are no longer a thing of the past. Wigs are used in fashion, TV shows, Movies and of course for a long list of medical reasons. Most people don’t want to advertise that they are wearing a wig. Here are some dos and don’ts for in wearing a wig.

Do:

Style your wig once you have taken it out of the packet. For example, if it’s human hair you can apply heat with a hair straightener or if the fringe is too long have it shortened by a hairdresser while wearing the wig.

Choose a style that you will be comfortable wearing. For first timers it’s a good idea to go close to your original style so you can get used to wearing a wig.

Try to buy a wig that is fashionable and displays a current style.

Think about going for a Lace front or mono top so the hairline and part look as natural as possible.

Wear a wig that is age appropriate so you feel comfortable and confident in wearing a wig.

Try a ¾ wig which allows you to incorporate some of your own hair and integrate the hairpiece more seamlessly.

Keep you wig on a wig head while you are not wearing it to keep shape. This also gives the wig a chance to air.

Don’t:

Don’t wear an outrageous colour if you don’t want anyone to know you are wearing a wig. Nobody is born with aqua blue hair.

Too much hair can look fake. Buy a wig with enough coverage but not too much that it looks like a wig.

Don’t wear your wig to bed if you can help it. It will tangle and matt more easily if you have slept in a wig.