What Not To Do With a Wig - Tips from an Expert

Hi, my name is Sophia and I am one of the Wig Experts at Beauty and Hair and wigs.com. Many people have asked me what exactly we do and what I like about working here. The simple answer is, we make dreams a reality.  We are in the relentless pursuit of making it easier for women to buy hair online by providing education and resources for them to make the most informed decisions.  This is not just a job, it has become my passion.  We aren’t Disney but I’d argue we are pretty close.

When I started I only knew the basics about wigs. I thought… “they alter a person's appearance and no one should ever know you are wearing one! Right?...Wrong!!” Looking back now, adjusting this thought process was the start of my journey with alternative hair. A few months into working with Beauty and Hair, my aunt was diagnosed with cancer, and shortly after I found out my good friend was battling the disease, too. Before I knew it, I had more friends telling me about their journeys and struggles with alopecia and other types of medical hair loss. Even my uber drivers began discussing their hair loss struggles with me.  I quickly realized, this is an easy industry to fall for and becoming passionate about helping women with hair loss became second nature. Going through all this in a short amount of time, helped me look at wearing alternative hair in a very different light. The more I talked about my hair, the less “taboo” it became.

I couldn't help my aunt but I learned from her. Working here gives me the privilege of assisting both those going through hair loss and their friends and family holding strong right beside them. That being said, I want to share with you some tips that may make navigating alternative hair easier and some of my favorite styles. Some of my favorite styles are listed below, please keep in mind these are my top styles for a multitude of reasons. These wigs make me feel the most confident, and the fit and style are perfect!.

3 Things You Should Never Do With A Wig:

1. For midday touch ups on your wavy/curly wigs, never use paddle brushes (which are only for straight wigs) or round brushes (which should only be used for human hair wigs).  Instead, only use a wide tooth comb. 
2. Never sleep in your wig.  Sleeping in your wig will cause friction frizz and will wear out much faster! 
3. Do not wash your wig everyday. Depending on your activity level, we recommend washing your wig  every 6-8 full days.