The updo isn’t just a great choice for those special occasions. Come summer, the updo leaves you looking great and feeling refreshed as temperatures rise, especially if you rock a wig as part of your everyday. There are many reasons why updos make perfect sense during summer. An updo keeps the hair off your neck to lower your body temperature and prevents that uncomfortable but inevitable feeling of hair sticking to the neck.
A well-timed updo does so much more than keep you cool, however. Breezy, easy updos ensure your wig stays in excellent condition by reducing the friction that causes tangles, knots and damage as well as preventing the frizz that leaves you looking frazzled in warmer weather.
There are several low-maintenance updos that are easy to achieve and wig-friendly. Read on to discover the top styles to experiment with during the months ahead.
The perfectly imperfect bun
Conceal your hairline and sport a sleek, smooth style by opting for the low bun this summer. By choosing a low but slightly off-centre bun, you can add interest to your summer look whilst keeping your wig well-manicured. This style also looks great with a fascinator, making it ideal for that upcoming summer wedding, garden party or trip to the races.
To get this look pull back your wig gently, creating an off-centre ponytail at the nape of the neck. Wrap the hair neatly around the base of your ponytail using bobby pins or hair ties.
Twin chignons
Why have one bun when you can have two? Twin chignons will get your wig festival ready or provide a glam look that’s perfect for that night out with the girls. They can also be particularly wig-friendly. Go messy with your double buns to conceal your wefts and keep the neck well-ventilated.
The practical pony
Contrary to popular belief, you can wear your wig in a ponytail. We’ll let The Women’s Hair Loss Project explain more about achieving that coveted ponytail style with almost any wig:
“Most any wig can probably be tossed into a low ponytail. I can make a ponytail on any of my wigs (see Mila’s pic below), but there are companies that sell special wigs called ‘pony wigs’ that are specifically designed with the ponytail/updo in mind that will allow for a higher ponytail than a standard wig can probably accommodate. Those wigs have the bottom wefts sewn upwards to make it easy to clip or pull up in the back.”
Whether opting for a pony wig or incorporating a low ponytail into your existing wig style, the ponytail provides a practical and beautiful look for summer. Experiment with a curly or wavy ponytail, go messy and high or opt for a low and sleek style that looks out of this world.
Pinned back beach waves
The possibilities are endless when styling a modern synthetic or human hair wig. You can use heat styling to create the beautiful beach waves that are synonymous with summer and apply wig styling products to help them stay in place all day long. But instead of letting them hang loose, why not turn them into a sassy updo?
Perfect for longer or bob-like wigs, achieving this updo is as simple as securing the hair at the nape of the neck with a few bobby pins. Pinned-back beach waves are even better with bangs. The addition of a fringe provides balance but you can enjoy a balanced look by leaving a few strands of hair loose at the front to frame the face perfectly.
Every stunning summer updo starts with a good quality wig. Shop our range of ladies’ wigs today to find a style that suits whatever the season.
