Summer is almost upon us, which may mean better weather but can spell disaster if you’re wearing the wrong wig! The right wig makes all the difference to how you handle summer heat and humidity, allowing you to keep your cool, stay confident and rock your favourite look. So, what’s important when selecting a great wig for the summer months? Read on for answers.
Human hair wigs and synthetic styles have long been pitted against each other, but there’s one fibre type that reigns supreme during the summer months.
The human hair wig may promise a more natural option, with its appearance, movement and ability to be styled with heat offering fantastic realism, but its heaviness and density can trap heat in summer. In contrast, a high quality synthetic wig is the perfect match.
Synthetic wigs are lightweight and pre-styled. Thanks to their lower cost, they can also be swapped regularly to keep things fresh and fabulous.
As the part of the wig that sits between your scalp and those wig fibres, the cap is crucial. During the sweatier summer months however, not all wig caps are equal.
The key to optimum comfort when wearing a wig is breathability. Lace front, full lace and open weft wig caps ensure great ventilation, allowing air to circulate well and uncomfortable heat build-up to be reduced.
How thick your wig is also impacts its breathability. Wigs generally come in three densities – low, medium and high. Keep things as lightweight as possible to ensure a comfortable fit for the summer months ahead.
We love shorter wigs, especially during summer, and you will too! By bringing your wig away from the shoulders and neck, you can encourage that air circulation we mentioned earlier to stay cool as temperatures rise.
Don’t be afraid to go beyond shoulder-length when picking the best wig for summer in the UK. We’d recommend a short pixie, bob or lob hairstyle for a finish that looks and feels super cool!
Both curly and straight wigs can lose their shape due to summer humidity. Yet, some styles conceal its effects better than others, especially if you’ve opted for a wig made from human hair. Here Hair Brief shares just some of the annoying effects humidity can have on human hair:
“One of the most notorious hair problems associated with humidity is frizz and flyaways. Curly and high-porosity hair types are particularly susceptible to this, as their hair strands tend to absorb moisture more easily. This can lead to rough, lifted cuticles and a halo of unruly frizz around the head. On the other hand, fine or straight hair can also suffer in humid conditions. Instead of frizz, these hair types may experience limpness and a loss of volume.”
By avoiding human hair completely, and choosing a synthetic wig with loose waves rather than dense curls, you can hide any sweat or frizz while maintaining a beautiful look all summer long. Whether going curly, straight or wavy, avoid forehead-covering fringes. If you really miss having bangs, try a lighter, wispier fringe rather than a heavy, blunt cut.
This is a factor so many overlook when picking the best wig for summer in the UK. Remember, lighter colours reflect heat while darker colours absorb it and feel hotter as a result. Stick with light wig colours, adding interest with balayage or more traditional highlights.
On the lookout for a new wig to get you through the summer? Browse our collection of ladies wigs today to find the style you’ve been searching for.
