Be Who You Want To Be
Wigs provide a lot of options in terms of the style you want to go for, because you can achieve any look you desire in an instance without manipulating your own hair. Opt for Naomi Campbell’s long, sleek hair today; or go for Meagan Good’s signature short haircut tomorrow. You can also have a wig for everyday purposes such as one forwork and one for special occasions – the possibilities are endless!
Your Hair Deserves Some TLC
Wearing a wig enables you to give your natural hair underneath the wig the TLC it deserves.With a wig, you are able to let your scalp breathe and boost circulation with daily massages because you can it take off at the end of the day. You can also wash, treat and mositurise your own hair, which promotes hair growth.
It’s Real… Maybe
Unlike before, the wig game has gone from zero to a hundred real quick. Now that there are very natural looking lace units, such as closures and frontals, wig are pretty much undetectable. You’d of course have to ensure you choose the right style, density and hair texture. If you get those important factors right, nobody will ever know it’s not your hair… unless you tell them, of course.
Cover Up
If you are suffering from hair loss disorders such as alopecia, or even from the side effects of treatments such as chemotherapy, a wig is probably the best option if you are self-conscious or uncomfortable with wearing your own hair. Your wig can be custom-made to minimise any tension, and it will allow you to get the look you want without worrying about using other methods of hair extension techniques that require the extensions to be attached to your own hair.
Transitioning
Wigs are amazing if you are transitioning from relaxed hair to natural hair. It isn’t easy dealing with two different textures, but doing the big chop can too extreme for some of us. The best way to combat this is to canerow your hair and use a wig so that your hair is easily accessible on wash days and for moisturising as needed. It also aids as a protective style because your hair is tucked away, which keeps the moisture locked in.
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Due to the sheerness of the lace used at the bottom of the wig, a lace front wig is more vulnerable to damage than wigs using a thicker and sturdier base. Thanks for telling us the comparison of what is positive and negative in this.
I never knew that it was normal for celebrity women to wear wigs! My friend recently burnt off a section of her hair, but finds it embarrassing to wear a wig. I think telling her this would help her feel more comfortable.
Hi Bethany
Yes, it's no secret that celebrities use wigs, weaves and different hair systems to make their hair look fuller, thicker and glossier for their film, TV and red carpet appearances. There's no shame in wearing a wig - many women see them as a fun accessory for switching up their look. And wigs have ditched their old fashioned connotations – you can get a very on trend look nowadays by getting it cut at your hairdresser's. A wig would be ideal for your friend to cover up her hair while her hair grows back.
BBH Team