Do I need to protect my scalp when wearing a hair system?

Contrary to popular belief, a hair replacement system is kind to the scalp. Even men with sensitive skin can look and feel great when they wear a hair system. But a comfortable fit, natural look, and strong bond rely on proper preparation.

We recently revealed how to prepare for your hair system. We’re back to discuss how wearing a scalp protector could work for you as a long term, scalp-friendly hair system solution.

What is a scalp protector?

As the name suggests, a scalp protector safeguards the scalp while you’re wearing a hair system.

This specially formulated product is applied to the scalp before using your chosen bond to give greater protection and ensure comfortable wear around the clock.

There’s a long list of scalp protectors on the market, with dab-on and spray products particularly easy to apply.

What are the benefits of using a scalp protector?

A scalp protector does so much more than protect the scalp during long term hair system usage.

It actively prevents irritation that can be caused by bonding adhesives and tapes. It also enhances adhesion to give you a stronger bond between the hair system and scalp, and as a result, ensures even longer wear.

Hair system and wig wearers face several challenges every day. Participating in sports, exposing your hair system to hotter and more humid environments, and having oily skin can all diminish your bond. This can dramatically affect the lifespan of your hair system.

Scalp protectors give you fantastic protection and encourage greater hold to help you overcome these challenges.

Scalp protector use can make removing your hair system and cleaning up old adhesive residue even easier too.

Is a scalp protector optional?

Whilst we’d always recommend wearing a scalp protector, the bond adhesives and tapes on the market today are particularly kind to skin, which means many men choose to go without.

Always choose an adhesive that uses medical-grade, pH neutral materials and has been dermatologically tested for extra reassurance.

You should also complete a patch test to make sure you aren’t allergic to any of the ingredients of your chosen bond and scalp protector.

I wear a full wig, do I need a scalp protector?

Scalp protectors have many uses for wig wearers. For lace front wig wearers, a scalp protector can unlock yet more benefits as Wealthy Hair explains:

“The scalp protector or skin-shield also helps in improving the firmness of lace front wigs, thus serving dual purpose. Lace front wigs guarantee undetectable and natural hair-looks always.

However, it is important to protect your skin from possible dermal irritation that could result from adhesives. You have nothing to lose by doing so; instead, your skin would stay safe and you will achieve extra-hold benefit.”

Protecting your scalp from irritation and ensuring an attractive, natural look also comes down to the quality of your hair system or wig. We often suggest using a medi cap under a ladies full head wig.

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