10 Practical Advices for Daily Wig Wearing

Can I Wear a Wig Every Day?

You can bet!  Today's units protect your natural strands from external stressors like heat and humidity while supporting daily use with their improved fibers and breathable caps.  They are excellent for protecting your natural hair from the weather and are completely safe for your scalp with proper maintenance.  Today's units protect your natural strands from external stressors like heat and humidity while supporting daily use with their improved fibers and breathable caps.

10 Practical Advices for Daily Wig Wearing:

1. Choose the Right Wig Cap Size

A properly fitting wig is the foundation of comfort. Too tight causes headaches, too loose slips around. Measure your head and pick the correct size (petite, average, or large).

2. Use a Wig Cap for Protection

Wig caps keep your natural hair flat, reduce friction, and prevent oils from your scalp from transferring to the wig—extending its lifespan.

3. Rotate Between Two Wigs

If you wear wigs daily, alternate them. This gives each wig a break, helps them last longer, and keeps your look fresh.

4. Wash Regularly (But Not Too Often)

Human hair wigs should be washed every 7–10 wears; synthetic wigs every 15–20 wears. Over-washing can shorten the wig’s life, while under-washing leads to tangles and odors.

5. Use the Right Products

Stick to wig-friendly shampoos, conditioners, and styling sprays. Regular hair products may contain alcohol or sulfates that damage fibers.

6. Secure It Properly

Use wig grips, adjustable straps, or bobby pins to keep your wig secure—especially if you’re active or outside in windy conditions.

7. Style Gently

Avoid excessive heat on human hair wigs (and almost never on synthetic unless heat-friendly). Always use low settings and a heat protectant.

8. Protect from Sun and Sweat

UV rays can fade wig color, and sweat can cause buildup. Wear a hat or scarf outdoors and wash the wig cap frequently.

9. Sleep Without Your Wig

Wearing wigs to bed causes tangling and friction damage. Instead, remove your wig, place it on a mannequin head, and sleep with a silk or satin bonnet if needed.

10. Brush the Right Way

Use a wide-tooth comb or wig brush, starting from the ends and working upward to prevent shedding and breakage.