Advice on Wearing a Wig for the First Time
- Posted on 02 November, 2021
- Hair Knowledge
- By Emma & Stuart
Making the decision to start wearing a wig can come about for a number of reasons, many of which can often be medical-related. Although wigs can offer a safety blanket to ladies suffering from unwanted hair loss, your first time wearing a wig can induce a variety of emotions.
If you’re feeling nervous, self-conscious, embarrassed or scared about your first time wig wearing, all of these feelings are completely normal. Anything that affects your appearance can be daunting, hair loss and wig-wearing alike, and we know that many of our lovely wig-wearers often start off apprehensively. However, once you overcome these feelings, you can feel wonderfully confident and self-assured whenever you wear your wig.
With years of experience in supporting ladies wearing wigs, here are our tips on how to start wearing wigs.
How to start wearing wigs?
If you’re wondering how to start wearing wigs, we recommend exploring the process sooner rather than later. In fact, we recommend starting the process of wig-wearing when you still have natural hair, if at all possible.
If you can try your first time wearing a wig while you still have some hair, this will help with the process of choosing the types and styles of wigs you like. Why? Well, you’ll be able to compare it with your natural colour, style, and also your current hair routine and lifestyle, to decide whether you want a change or to keep things more natural.
When having chemotherapy treatment, hair loss usually begins between your first and fourth treatment. If you have alopecia, hair loss can occur in patches or hair can thin or recede the hairline within months or days, depending on the progression.
We want you to feel fabulous, and the best way to know when to experiment with your first time wig wearing is when you want to start building confidence and feel more like your amazing self again. So, don’t wait a moment longer to explore wig wearing than you have to!
Opal – Platinum CollectionConsider a Wig Fitting
Although potentially daunting, your first time wearing a wig can be liberating, and so is finding your first wig. Here at Simply Wigs, we know that there’s a lot of choice to choose from and many factors and features to consider, which is why our customers can book an appointment to have a wig fitting at our showroom. During your fitting, we can help you try different wig styles and find the right one for you.
An undisputed key to confidence when wearing a wig is making sure that you have chosen a good quality wig, and we only offer the best. Most first-time wig wearers want it to look as natural as possible. You may want to consider a human hair wig, with the reason being that human hair wigs are human hair, so they look undeniably natural.
It’s also important to note though, that there are also some wonderfully high-quality synthetic wigs too. Synthetic wigs can look just as natural as human hairstyles. Some synthetic wigs may have a subtle shine to them. To combat this, be sure to take a look at our guide on removing shine from a synthetic wig.
Love, Love, Love – Raquel Welch CollectionFirst Time Wearing a Wig
Comfort is of the utmost importance for your first time wearing a wig, and so investing in the right wig and accessories is essential. For ladies with and without complete hair loss, wearing a wig cap can have various benefits. A wig cap acts as a protective barrier for your scalp, which helps to avoid any itchiness or discomfort, particularly for those with a sensitive scalp.
How to Rock a Wig
Knowing how to wear a wig and how to rock a wig for your first time wig wearing are two completely different things. You might have mastered putting a wig on so that it feels comfortable, but you might not yet feel as confident as you might like. Fear not. It’s a personal journey that we are happy to help you embark on. Here are our top tips on how to rock first time wig wearing…
1
Practice Your Wig Wearing at Home
When figuring out how to start wearing wigs, a great way of increasing your confidence is to practise wearing your wig at home. Wear your lovely new wig around the house for a few days or weeks; however long it takes for you to get used to it and build up your confidence. Confidence is beauty after all, and once you build your confidence, you can truly start ‘owning’ your wig.
2
Practice Your Wig Wearing at Home
If you’re first time wig wearing and nervous about showcasing your wig to the people you know, a great way to help you build-up to it is to wear your wig in a public place where you are unlikely to run into people who know you. When doing so, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you forget about your wig and, before you know it, you’ll be able to rock it everywhere with confidence.
3
Practice Your Wig Wearing at Home
To make sure you feel as confident and comfortable as possible for your first time wearing a wig, we have some useful tips for securing your wig in place, even on a windy day! Comfortable wig tape, wig grips, and silicone sheets are easy to apply and ensure that your wig stays in place throughout the day. Having this reassurance can make wig wearing enjoyable and comfortable.
Wearing a wig is nothing to be ashamed of. Many ladies, celebrities included, wear fashion wigs, and you will do a great job at fashioning yours. Give yourself the time you need to wear your wig for the first time and use our Simply Wigs community as a source of support and advice!
