Top tips for wearing your wig with confidence

Wearing a wig is a quick, easy and affordable way to tackle common (and not so common) hair loss and thinning issues in men and women. As a result, wig wear gives many the confidence they need to live their best lives!

For some, however, wig wear can be a particularly daunting prospect. Whether you’re new to wig wear or are yet to find your groove, the following top tips will give you all you need to wear your wig, hairpiece or hair system with complete confidence.

Choose your wig wisely

Your quest for confident wig-wearing starts long before you hold your chosen wig or hairpiece in your hands. Selecting a good quality wig that gives you the confidence to take on every day with a spring in your step is the key to starting out on the right foot.

In addition to exploring our extensive range of human hair wigs and synthetic wigs to find the quality every wig wearer deserves, selecting a style that suits your face shape and measuring up for the perfect fit is vital. How you secure your wig also matters, so find a method you can rely on.

Make it your own

Human hair and heat-friendly synthetic wigs are particularly versatile. In fact, having fun with wig wear and exploring your style is what it’s all about.

Wigs can be curled, straightened, plaited and even coloured – read our guide to dyeing your wig – so don’t be afraid to make it your own. By using your wig to complement your unique style, you’ll have the confidence to enjoy your wig wholeheartedly.

Change your mentality

Confidence comes from within, and with this, you’ll have to work on yourself before you can fully embrace wig wear. Banish those negative thoughts and focus on the positives – a bit of self-love can certainly go a long way!

Establish a solid support network

Surrounding yourself with a solid support network will also see you develop the confidence to wear your wig in no time at all.

There are tons of cause-related support groups around. If you suffer from hair loss due to a cancer diagnosis, for example, Macmillan Cancer Support’s online community has some 90,000 members to reach out to!

A little closer to home, your loved ones can be a great source of support as Alopecia sufferer and dedicated wig wearer Anna Agnew explains:

“TALK to your family and friends when you’re feeling low about hair loss. You can validate and talk out your feelings. Be reassured that these people are there for a reason, they would not want to bottle up feelings that are making you unhappy. Please make use of the support links around you!”

Take baby steps

You don’t have to jump into wig-wearing if you’re not comfortable, and it’s important to state that it is completely normal to feel nervous or even self-conscious when wearing a wig.

Wearing your wig around the house first will allow you to take on your journey at a comfortable pace. You can then ease into going out in public when you feel confident to do so.

When wearing your wig around the home, or even when out and about, seek out mirrors, observe your new look, and compliment yourself to get those positive vibes flowing!