Even the best quality wigs can leave you feeling weighed down during the summer months. Those hot and humid conditions after all take their toll. Whilst going wig-free and wearing a headscarf offers a stylish alternative as the weather warms, you shouldn’t have to go against your personal preference due to summer wig-wear challenges.
In this blog post, we take a closer look at the challenges you could encounter as a wig wearer during summer, and the top tips you need to know to overcome them.
Some wig styles are more suitable for summer than others. Going shorter with your wig just in time for the new season unlocks many advantages, one of which you’ll certainly appreciate as those temperatures rise. We’ll let SELF explain more:
“When it’s hot outside, the last thing you want is heavy hair sticking to your neck. Even throwing your long layers into a ponytail could feel like you’re carrying extra weight. Trying a short cut, like ‘a bob or a pixie, keeps you comfortable in the summer, since you’ll have less bulk around your neck and shoulders’, says Peverini.”
Whether going for a super trendy bixie cut or a classic bob, chopping your hair this summer will help you stay cool and keep you looking chic. You can also style short hair creatively thanks to various hair accessories, wig-friendly products, and a creative updo or two.
It is a well-known fact that dark colours absorb more heat than lighter shades, and this applies to your wig too. Dark-coloured wigs can leave you hotter than ever, so why not switch up your style by experimenting with lighter, summer-inspired hair colours?
Despite the many perks of human hair wigs, come summer, the natural qualities of this wig type can weigh heavy and become difficult to wear. The solution? Swap your usual human hair wig for a synthetic wig to hit refresh on your coverage even during the hottest days of the year.
Synthetic wigs are not only lighter in weight. They’re easier to style, less prone to frizz, and tend to keep their shape even in hot and humid conditions. Choosing a synthetic wig with a wefted construction will maintain airflow to your scalp to help you feel more comfortable and confident during summer.
Excessive sweating is common as temperatures increase, which is why you may need to take extra measures to keep perspiration at bay, especially underneath your wig.
As well as keeping hair off your neck with a stylish, shorter wig or snazzy updo, wearing a bamboo wig cap can provide the extra, absorbent layer you need to keep your scalp dry and cool.
Maintaining good storage habits, even when you travel this summer, is a must for keeping your wig in tip-top condition. Invest in a collapsible wig stand – just like our Tall Wig Stand – to make travelling with your wig a breeze.
Our wig stand can be set up in seconds and collapsed just as quickly and stored in your suitcase, to ensure both longer and shorter wig styles can be transported correctly, whatever your holiday destination.
