The summer months mean fun, frolics and plenty of time exploring the great outdoors, but the warmer weather causes its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to your hair. One summer hair challenge that affects those with natural locks and wig wearers is frizz.
Whether you’re rocking a wig with on-trend curls or sporting a sleeker, smoother style, banishing the frizz is a must. Here we share our top tips for defrizzing your wig so you can enjoy summer in all its glory.
Washing is an important part of wig care. Without regular washing, your wig will not only look a little lacklustre, but it also won’t last as long. This means you’ll have to splash out on new wigs or hairpieces more often. Increasing how often you wash your wig is important during summer, especially as most wig wearers tend to use more products for styling to keep their wigs looking great in the hot, hot heat. Washing your wig more frequently will also help to get rid of the frizz, restore the wig’s shape and style, and keep it looking as natural as possible.
Be sure to take the time to detangle before shampooing. A wide-toothed comb or your fingers will do the job. You should also avoid scrunching or twisting the wig fibres to keep each individual strand in the very best condition.
A common issue with both synthetic and human hair wigs, a lack of moisture can cause real problems at any time of the year. Frizz is also exacerbated by low moisture levels as celebrity hairstylist Arsen Gurgov explains:
“Frizz is caused when hair is dry and lacks moisture. When your hair is dry, the cuticle is rough, and when the weather is humid, it’s the perfect recipe for frizz. The outer layer of the hair takes in the moisture from the air, causing the hair to swell and frizz.”
You’ll need to add moisture to your wig to keep frizz under control and ensure the healthy shine that keeps your hair looking natural.
Finding good quality, wig-friendly conditioning spray is the key to locking moisture in and revitalising frizzy, tired-looking locks. Our Revive Conditioning Spray provides an essential moisture boost to synthetic wigs. It can be used on wet or dry hair to nourish, defrizz, refresh, protect, and restore that all-important sheen.
As we mentioned above, human hair and synthetic wigs need all the help they can get in the moisture-boosting department. In addition to using a deep conditioner on occasion and spritzing on a conditioning spray as part of your daily routine, going au naturel can tame frizz, add moisture and tackle tangles with ease.
There are several natural oils that can be applied to wigs safely, including coconut, olive and jojoba oil. Smooth in these natural oils sparsely to reap all the rewards of natural frizz control without the excess shine.
Gone a bit overboard with the natural oil? Bring balance to your wig once again by using dry shampoo. Find all the wig care products you need to look after your desired style from season to season right here.
