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Wig Shown Above: Fiona Wig by Henry Margu in color 7H
I often get inspiration for this blog from our Wig Studio 1 Facebook group. I’ve noticed an uptick in those expressing gratitude for the help and information that others have posted about their experiences.
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Choosing a new Wig Color or Style
Wig Shown Above: Sutton Wig by Estetica in color SILVERSUNRT8
At one time or another, all wig wearers, especially new wig wearers, will shop for a new wig color and/or style. You do the research, watch the great reviewers, and narrow your choice down to one or two. But—you hesitate because you ask yourself, how do I know it will look good on me?
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NEW Heat-Friendly Styles | Gabor Designer Series!
Going Somewhere? Summer Wig and Travel Tips
Wig Shown Above Best In Class Wig by Gabor | GF6/30
It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about our wigs in an entirely different way. Is that wig too hot, too long, too much trouble?
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NEW | Carefree CURLS by Ellen Wille | May 2023 Launch
NEW Toppers by Ellen Wille | 7 Styles Launching April 2023!
WS1 | First Access Launch with Gabor! 2023 Spring Luxury Collection
4 NEW SmartLace Styles from Jon Renau | Spring 2023 Expansion
What’s With All the Wigs? And What’s With the Dark Roots?
Wig Shown Above NEW Alexandria by BelleTress in Butterbeer Blonde
Recently a friend asked me, as she was trying on my wigs, “why do you have so many wigs?” Since she is not an everyday wig wearer, she had many questions about my wig collection.
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3 New Styles by Raquel Welch
Fierce and Focused Wig by Raquel Welch
Make a subtle power play with this gently waved short crop. The fuller crown, snug bangs and sides, and tapered lengths exude an intensely chic and polished vibe. Style piecy or smooth and sleek, depending on your mood!
“Why Wear a Wig Cap?” and Other Good Questions
Wig Cap Shown Above: Bamboo Wig Cap by Henry Margu
Why Bother with a Wig Cap?
That’s a question that I see and hear at least once a week. Like so many things pertaining to wigs and wig wearing…well, the answer can be the same. “It’s a personal thing” and that answer can sometimes be frustrating.
Let us look at some of the pros and cons and then decide:
Pros:
- If you have minimal to no hair a wig cap can give you a layer of comfort between your scalp and wig, especially a wig with wefts.
- No direct contact with the wig material or fibers can help those with sensitive scalps as well as those with little or no hair.
- It can help prevent the wig from slipping.
- For wig wearers with no hair loss, or minimal hair loss, the wig cap can help contain the bio hair so that the wearer is more comfortable, and more secure about their bio hair not showing.
- Some wig wearers do not like the added layer on their heads and might feel it makes the scalp too warm. Some also feel that nylon caps can cause the scalp to sweat more than it would normally.
- The other con that seems popular is that the cap can feel restrictive and cause headaches.
What is the Best Way to Secure your Wig?
This question is one of those “everyone has a favorite” answer. But it is true, there is no best way, there is only the way that works best for you. Each answer/solution has pros and cons, and if you need more expert advice, please consult the helpful employees at Wig Studio 1 support. They also have several videos about the many ways to help you feel more secure in your wig.
Here, I will list a few wig security options with a brief description of how they might work for you:
- Wig Cap: As noted earlier in the blog, the wig cap has its pros and cons, and it all depends on your personal situation. Do you have all your bio hair? None of it? Or do you have hair and wonder how that will work with a wig cap?
- Wig Grip: I believe the grips have gotten better over the years. Now they are made with better adjusters in the back, and that are also thinner and easier to lay flat. They also now have lace front grips that line up with the front of your wig, giving a seamless look. This is such a great idea. I have heard some say the grip gives them headaches, but I think that may be due to incorrect adjustment. However, some people may just be prone to headaches, and this could be a factor. I know a lot of people that love their grips.
- Wig Tape: This is just like it sounds. You use tape strips to secure the wig. It is a double-sided, medical-grade, sticky tape that you place on your skin. It can be removed with an adhesive remover or rubbing alcohol simply by dabbing it along the hairline.
- Bobby Pins: The easiest and quickest solution. If you have a well-fitting cap, this seems to work great; all you must do is slide a pin above your ear on each side and put one at the nape if needed. This will only work if you have enough bio hair to pin it to, so that is the one drawback.
- Other things: Roll on adhesives that are similar to tape. As well as metal clips or silicone strips sewn in or roll that can help keep the wig from sliding.
Each of us will find the best thing for ourselves with a bit of trial and error. I go with the bobby pins mostly though I am thinking of getting one of the new grips now since they have improved so much.
In conclusion, do not get discouraged or frustrated and give up on your wigs too soon. You will find the right wig style, color(s), and ways to secure it if you just give it some time. I promise.
Until next time,
Vickie Lynn
New to Wig Wearing? You Are Not Alone.
Wig Shown Above: Fenix by Rene of Paris | Milky Opal R
Wig or Topper? Synthetic or human hair? Wefted cap or hand-tied? Yes, these are just a few of the many questions that all new wig wearers ask themselves, when beginning their journey with alternative hair. If you are like me, you have, most certainly, drooled over a human hair wig or two. Early on in my wig journey, I bought one. As with anything, there were pros and cons to the choice I made. While I did love the human hair wig, I was not sure it was the one for me. I often had to wear that wig ten hours every day. The care, the cost, and time to style, all came to weigh heavier on the con scale due to my circumstances then. After learning more about synthetic fibers, and a lot of experimenting with several different brands and cap types, I finally settled on the wigs that work best for me.
We all have different wig priorities. If you have little to no hair, or sensitive scalp, the wig cap construction will be very important. If you can’t stand wig bands, clips and pins, the kind of cap and the way it fits will play an even larger role in your choice. For me, the less on my head the better, so a good fitting cap is very important to me. The better my cap fits, the less security measures I feel the need to use. I can go out without any extra wig securing accessories when wearing my Muse, for example. It happens to be a perfect fit for me. If I am wearing it to the dentist, I might put a decorative bobbie pin in on each side. This holds my hair out of the way and keeps my wig steady on my head while I am in that dreaded dentist chair. But if you have an in-between size head, and can’t find that perfect fit, you will need to make decisions about how to best secure your wig. I, personally, use more security when I know I will be outside for any length of time, or if I am going to a special event where I know it won’t be a simple task to adjust my wig in public.
We all know by now that we get what we pay for. Getting a hand-tied cap with a mono-top and lace front will cost you more because it costs the manufacturer more to make. That’s easy to understand. And ideally, you’d think everyone would want or need this. But that is not necessarily the case. Many wigs, with a basic cap, can work well for many people. A lot depends on the wig style. Is the style one that doesn’t really have a part and may have bangs? In that case, a mono top and lace front may not be necessary for some. Also, for the same price, you can often get two or three of the basic cap wigs compared to maybe just one of the wigs with all the bells and whistles. That is appealing to a lot of people, especially if you wear a specific style more frequently, or if you just like to change styles a lot.
All fibers are not created equal. This too, you may have already learned. Some look and feel better and seem to last longer than others. Every manufacturer seems to do them a bit differently, as well. They have their own vendors, processes, and crafts people. Human hair wigs are just that, so we all know how to take care of human hair, and the pros and cons of this. It is when you get into different fibers, such as synthetic or heat -friendly, that it can become more of a challenge. Over time, the coating of the fibers, the color, and strength of the fibers will change. Factors such as, how much you wear your wig and how you care for it, can shorten, or lengthen the life of your wig, but eventually the fibers will show their age and wear, just as well all do.
Decisions that will be made next, and we must decide, do we want the best of the best, the middle of the road, or some less costly ones that will do the job just fine? Fortunately, we can have one of each if budget allows. I doubt I will ever return to human hair wigs. This is just as a personal preference combined with my definite lack of styling skills and patience. I seem to have landed in the middle of the pack with lace front, mono-top and hand-tied wigs, as my preference. However, a basic cap is not a deal breaker if I can have the other two features. I still have a couple of basic cap wigs that I bought early on and can still wear but I now find them hot and scratchy because I have lost more hair over time. My scalp is more sensitive now as well, and I have to be picky about my caps more than ever it seems.
The little extras are important. I like to get a wig with soft ear tabs and an extended nape, along with the ability to adjust the fit. In the end we all find our sweet spot. We must decide what we can live with or what we hope we don’t have to live without, as the case may be.
Here, I have linked a video about hand-tied caps that you might like to watch. To book a free consultation, with one of our Personal Hair Consultants, who can show you how to measure the circumference of your head and help you find your best fit, visit us at Wig Studio 1 Support.
Until next time,
Vickie Lynn
