5 reasons why people wear wigs

To protect hair

Wigs are a great way to protect your hair from what nature has to throw at it. From wind, to rain and even UV damage, all of these factors impact your hair and over time can lead to significant damage if left unchecked. By wearing a wig, you can protect your natural hair from the elements by limiting its exposure from the elements, and keep it healthy for longer.

Not only your hair itself can get damaged, but the hair follicles and scalp can also become damaged by the environment. As stated before, because the wig covers your scalp it will protect it from external harshness.

Flexible styling

If you love changing your style, then you’ll know how difficult it can be to change your hair frequently, as frequent bleaching and dye are likely to result in damage and potential thinning/hair-loss. A shorter hair style can be a big decision, as once you undertake the big cut, you might have to wait months or longer before it fully grows back. With a wig, you’re able to put your hair in a cap and wear a wig completely different to your normal style. Once you’re done with the style, just take the wig off and put another one on.

For many hair types (especially curly hair), dye doesn’t work immediately – making it difficult to change color without bleaching first. With a wig, you’re able to choose color, length, texture and style without damaging your natural hair.

Medical reasons

Many people wear wigs as a result of medical conditions, such as alopecia and chemotherapy-related hair loss. 40% of women experience hair-loss during menopause, with wigs being a popular solution to medical-related hair loss. For many people wigs are a great way to regain confidence in your appearance during challenging times. Wigs come in all shapes and sizes, allowing you to match it against your natural hair.

The use of a wig helps provide a sense of control, when things are otherwise uncertain, as a wigs appearance is very predictable. In short, a hair pieces provide emotional comfort as losing hair can be extremely distressing.

Low maintenance

Regardless of your hair type, you’ll know just how much time and effort that goes into keeping your hair healthy and presentable. To make your hair routine more friendly on time, just throw a wig on! Well, maybe don’t throw it on, but apply it carefully and save yourself hours over the course of a week by reducing the time you spend on washing and conditioning your natural hair.

Give your hair a break from products

Applying hair care products like conditioner, sprays and gels frequently can cause a build up in your hair and on your scalp. A few days without applying these products to your hair will help it breathe and prevent breakage. Just wash your hair and apply a wig when you need to. Excessive brushing can also cause hair damage and even breakage.. sometimes less is more with hair care and a wig will allow you to let your hair have some recovery-time.