The autumn and winter months do more than just dry out your hair. With the season of hat hair officially upon us, maintaining the volume of your wig or natural locks becomes even more of a necessity.
There are of course many benefits to donning a hat as the weather takes a turn for the worst. As well as adopting the eternally trendy layered look at a time when the body needs it most, wearing a hat is the key to staying warm and comfortable as Emergency Prep Guy details:
“…some outdoor guides will tell you if your feet start to feel a little frigid, you should put on a hat. Make sure those ears are covered too. Your ear canals are a direct route for cold air to enter your body. By covering your ears, you will block the cold weather from even getting close to your body! Wearing the appropriate layers from head to toe, will make sure you stay warm and you survive your next outdoor adventure.”
Whether rocking winter hats for style, warmth or both, you’ll want to keep in mind the following tips to help revive flat hair when the time comes to take off that essential layer.
Product build-up is a problem for all, whether you wear a wig or not. It can leave your hair greasy, heavy, frizzy and flat. If you have a curly style, you’ll find that those waves lose their definition and hold if there’s too much product in the hair.
While we’re not saying to detox from all hair care products completely, reducing excess use and indulging in regular cleansing will keep your hair more manageable and far less flat.
Give your hair a little lift every time you cleanse by switching your usual shampoo for a volumising alternative. There are an increasing number of volumising shampoos for fine, flat hair available, with many offering proven results that leave your locks thicker, fuller and bouncier than ever.
You may be tempted to reach for the conditioner after you’ve cleansed with your new volumising shampoo, but use sparsely for the best results.
Conditioners are of course great for keeping hair hydrated, especially during the drying winter months. Excessive use however can have a negative effect, with many of the thicker formulas weighing heavy on the hair. Use your chosen conditioner as recommended, remembering that more isn’t always best.
It’s not just how you wash and condition your hair that matters. There are several ways to style your hair at home or on the go to resolve flatness and gain volume once again. Thankfully, the most effective method requires minimal effort.
Use your fingers or a fine-tooth comb to tease your hair at the roots. Do this by setting aside a one-inch wide section to back comb the hair just underneath. Smooth the hair you set aside earlier to conceal your teased section and enjoy easy, product free volume in an instant.
Volumising sprays work wonders on wigs and natural locks too. These specially formulated products can be spritzed on to add volume in all the right places and refresh your look in no time at all.
If you regularly sport a sleek, straight style, experimenting with curls is a fabulous way to switch up your look, avoid flatness, and add fullness to your hair. Whether achieving curls with heat or without (courtesy of leave-in curl cream, flexi rods, rollers or bantu knots), you can find your own curly style rather easily.
Create the illusion of volume and say “goodbye” to flat hair for good by exploring our selection of wigs. We stock a range of full wigs and hairpieces, which can be used discreetly to ensure a look you love throughout the winter months and beyond.
