Getting Over The Weave Or Wig Stereotype

Got hair envy? Who doesn’t, how many times have you come across your favorite celebrity or just a random girl on the internet with the most awesome hair you have ever seen. Then after further ‘investigation’ you find out the hair you would love to have is actually a weave or wig?

The good news is since it’s a weave* or wig, you can actually have it, the bad news is you are probably not into that.

So if the answer to wearing a wig or weave* for you is a hardcore no, maybe after a little coercion you might change your mind.

There are actually many benefits to rocking a weave or a wig* for a while a few of which are great for the health of your own hair.  Below are two reasons you should buy it while you grow it.

Protective styling

Weaves* and wigs* are one of the best options for protective styling there is out there. They not only protect the hair from our own excessive manipulation but the cover the hair and protect it from the harmful rays of the sun.

What is most important is how your care for your hair underneath, the wig* or install. Keeping your own hair clean, well moisturized and sealed is a great start to protecting your own locks.

Once you have that down, the rest is easy, just don your wig or install your weave and leave your real hair alone to grow in peace. Personally I look at weaves* or wigs* as a means to an end, you wear them during the grow out portion of your journey and when your own hair is at the length you want you can then decided to never wear them again.

Aesthetics

We all love to switch things up every now and then, who wants to look at the same boring hair day in and day out? A wig or a good weave gives you the chance to experiment and to sport something new while not changing a thing about your own hair.

If you like length, make it happen! If you’ve always wondered what you would look like with a short hair style, don’t cut your hair just buy some!

What about color?

We all know how damaging color can be to our delicate tresses and if you rather not risk it, wigs* or weaves* are the perfect accessory to experiment with.

There is no better time than the present to experiment with color, you can buy the piece already in the color you like or just do it yourself with box color when you get home. You can go bold or add subtle highlights and low lights. The options are endless!

Still not convinced? Here are a few tips that might get you over the hump.

1. Stick to what you know – Purchase the wig* or hair that is closest to your hair texture, this way it is easier for you to care for the hair because even though it isn’t your natural hair, you will need to still maintain in the same way it to ensure it remains looking great.

2. If the point of the weave or wig is to protect your hair then make sure that you do just that. If you opt for a straight style and your hair is naturally curly, try not to leave just any hair out because then you will have to find ways to blend the textures without using direct heat constantly.  With curly extensions*, you can braid, twist or perm rod set the leave out hair to blend with the extensions*.

3. Try to keep the style in for a while so that you can see progress with your own hair especially if retaining length is your goal.

4. Don’t burden yourself with a ton of products for your new hair! The same products you use on your natural hair can also be used to care for a human hair weave or wig; as a matter of fact less is more when it comes to weave styles and wigs*. The fewer products you use on the unit or install the better looking it will be, the last thing you need is greasy weighed down hair.

Have you ever tried a weave or a wig* for a protective style or just to change things up? What was your experience?