Can Wigs Damage Hair or Stop Growth?

Wearing a wig is a brilliant way to disguise hair loss. But is it a safe way to disguise hair loss? If you are suffering with hair loss, it can be a very sensitive and distressing experience.

Whatever the reason for the hair loss, you might be keen to disguise it. Or to shave off all of your hair and confront the issue head on.

Coping methods

Everyone has different ways of coping. If, however, you decide you want to disguise your hair loss then wearing a wig is a great way to create the illusion of having thick, full locks.

However, does wearing a wig damage your natural hair that is sitting underneath the wig? If you are suffering from hair loss already then the last thing that you want is to damage your natural hair. Read on to find out the answer.

The answer to the question: Can Wigs Damage Hair or Stop Growth? Yes.

Keep it clean

According to @GLAMOUR_sa “If you don’t keep your natural hair clean, wigs can damage it, and you can develop scabbing and scalp conditions,” Saadique says. “Don’t sleep in it or wear it all the time because your hair needs sun exposure and your scalp needs to breathe”.

This is another reason why it is important not to sleep in your wig. We always recommend that people invest in a turban or nightcap instead of sleeping in their wig.

Sleeping in your wig is not only uncomfortable it also causes FIBRE FRICTION, an irreversible form of damage caused from your wig rubbing on your pillow as you sleep.

Size matters

To prevent your natural hair from being damaged by wearing a wig, it is vital that your wig is correctly measured and applied. This is why you should seek professional assistance when buying a wig.

Of course, we are always very happy to speak to any of our customers over the telephone or even on a video call.

If your wig is incorrectly measured, meaning that it is either too small or too big for your head then not only can you suffer with headaches but you can also damage your scalp. This will then stop your natural hair growth.

Seek expert advice

To help prevent this from happening, not only should you seek professional assistance, you should also invest in a wig cap to protect your hair, your hairline and your scalp. A nylon wig cap is the ideal choice of material as it won’t suffocate your scalp.

Wigs4U is a family run business with over thirty years’ experience in the industry. We are passionate about helping individuals cope with hair loss. That’s why we talk to each person with tact and kindness. We know that hair loss can be a sensitive and difficult conversation for some people.

We are here to help you if you need advice about which wig, or hair replacement product would work best for you and your lifestyle.

Call Wigs4U on 01945 587584 today to speak to one of our helpful and friendly members of staff.