The warmer months present several challenges for people who wear full wigs and hairpieces. With summer fast approaching, wig wearers everywhere are certain to be thinking about how they can stay cool and comfortable in the face of rising temperatures and humidity levels.
To help you on your way to a more enjoyable wig wearing experience, even as temperatures soar, we’re here to share our top tips for staying cool in your wig this summer.
Your wig selection can make all the difference to those comfort levels come summer. Selecting a wig that lets your head breathe and preserves scalp health will certainly help.
The base or cap is an integral part of a wig’s anatomy. Bases are crafted from a broad range of materials, some of which are more lightweight than others. Opting for a capless or wefted construction will ensure the breathability you need to rock your wig all summer long in maximum comfort.
Along with your base, the length of your wig should also be carefully considered. Shorter styles have been proven to help keep your body cooler. We’ll let scientist Geoffrey Widdison explain how:
“In most circumstances, short hair keeps you cooler. The human body is constantly producing heat, which it needs to shed to the environment to keep from overheating. The more insulation you have around you, the more heat builds up. Hair tends to trap a lot of air, which makes it a good insulator. It also prevents air from circulating around your head (and neck and shoulders, depending on how long it is).”
Here at Wigs4u, we stock many elegant short wigs for women and men so everyone can access the hot weather friendly styles they need for summer.
Choosing a synthetic wig over a human hair wig is also preferable for people wishing to stay as cool as possible during the summer months. As well as being particularly easy to wash and dry, synthetic wigs are more water resistant than human hair wigs, which means excessive sweating can be kept well under control.
It’s widely acknowledged that dark colours absorb more heat than light colours. With this in mind, it makes sense to choose a lighter coloured wig as temperatures climb.
While it might be a step too far to switch your jet black wig for a platinum blonde style, going just a few shades lighter can have a dramatic cooling effect that’ll keep you comfortable throughout the summer months.
If you haven’t gone without your wig in public, losing your beloved wig altogether come summer may be out of the question. By hanging your wig up, however, you can give your scalp the breather it needs and stay cool on those hotter days.
Our headwear options provide discreet coverage whilst keeping you comfortable, cool, confident and ultra-chic without your wig. From bamboo headwear and hats to headscarves, wraps and turbans, the possibilities are endless.
Explore our headwear collection today and enjoy your coolest summer yet.
