The Pros and Cons Of Permatease

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The Pros and Cons Of Permatease

What is Permatease?

You just received your new wig and are excited to take it out of the box. However, as you inspect your wig, you may wonder why it has so many flyaways and tiny hairs sticking up at the top. These hairs are called permatease.

Permatease, short for “permanent teasing," is a structural component placed in some wigs to give them lift and volume. Permatease is usually located on the top of the wig and is made up of short, matted fibers at the base of the cap. Longer hairs then sit over these shorter hairs to give it that lift. In longer wigs, the hair fiber at the root is lifted or crimped to hide the wefting and add volume. This built-in volume gives wigs a natural look and helps hide the wefting in open cap wigs.

Many wigs with basic caps already come with permatease in the crown area. Some wigs with a monofilament crown or monofilament part may have permatease but not usually as much as in an open cap wig.

Read on to discover the pros and cons of permatease.

An Example of Permatease On A Basic Cap Wig (Featured Here: Reese by Noriko in Creamy Toffee R)

Pros of Permatease

1. Helps Maintain the Style of the Wig

Permatease helps the wig retain its style and stay voluminous since it's permanently part of the wig's construction. Permatease reduces the need for frequent styling, thereby extending the wig's lifespan.

2. Covers Up the Cap and Wefting

Wefted wigs or open cap wigs are among the most popular wigs on the market. These wigs are made from wefts of human or synthetic hair spaced out across the wig cap. However, the wefting can sometimes be visible. Permatease is excellent because it conceals the wefting seamlessly.

3. Keeps the Wig's Shape

Permatease helps wigs maintain their shape even after washing, air drying, and moisturizing the hair fibers. No reshaping is required once the wig is dry.

4. No Need to Tease

Permatease adds lift and volume to wigs that will last all day! Gone are the days of brushing your wig at the base with your fingers to give it some volume. You can leave it alone!

5. Great for Summer Weather

As mentioned earlier, wigs with permatease have open wefts. Capless wigs with open wefts allow the scalp to breathe and wig wearers to go without a wig cap, which can cause perspiration on the scalp. These permatease wigs are breathable, have lighter density, and are more affordable.

Cons of Permatease

1. Managing Flyaways

Flyaways in permatease wigs are common. To smooth them out, shake the wig gently and spritz it lightly with water. Over time, these short hairs will naturally flatten out.

2. May Be Too Voluminous

Depending on the style, sometimes that built-in volume can be too high for some wig-wearers. However, after a couple of washes, the wig will likely lose some lift.

3. Permatease Can Be Noticeable

The short hairs that stick up tend to be more prominent on lighter color wigs. If you don’t want to see them, choose a wig in a dark shade or rooted color to hide some of those stray hairs.

4. The Part Can Look Matted

While those matted hairs are meant to give volume and body to the wig, they can also look unkept or matted up close. A quick combing out at the base of the permatease will loosen it up and hide some of the matting.

5. There Isn't A Defined Part

Because the permatease is positioned at the wig's root, it hides the parting. If you prefer a wig that allows customization of the part, a wig with permatease may not suit your needs. Instead, consider a wig with a monofilament top.

Final Thoughts

Permatease plays a vital role in enhancing a wig’s appearance by providing built-in lift and volume. This feature also helps maintain a wig’s style and shape while helping to conceal the wefts. However, it’s essential to consider the potential drawbacks, such as taming the flyaways and the overly voluminous appearance. Understanding the pros and cons of permatease can help you make an informed decision when selecting the perfect wig to match your style and preference.

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