At least this is the kind of headline that would be wonderful to read once in a while. Embracing hair loss, woman or man, is the kind of activity that would save countless thousands a lot of aggravation and money year after year, and truth be told it would also go a long ways to prevent many of the health hazards that are currently being risked and even experienced by those throwing caution to the wind and using harsh chemicals, off label medications, dangerous drugs which are known to cause birth defects, and even herbal concoctions which have little if any real effect on the growth of hair. Some try herbal hair loss treatments, but most choose to embrace their condition.
When it comes to embracing hair loss, womankind has the advantage – to be perfectly honest – since wigs are an acceptable head covering and now so well designed that it is virtually impossible to discern them from the real thing. Assuming you have chosen to accept your hair loss, woman or man still needs to pay attention not only to the proper methodology of choosing a wig or toupee that suits, but also learn how to take care of it.
There is a lot more to the practice of proper wig care than meets the eye.
- First and foremost, learn to properly clean your wig. You may be surprised that hair loss is not the end of your shampoo buying days! Yet wigs require specially formulated shampoos and also conditioners. Do not simply buy the cheap items off the shelf which are made for everyday hair washing – they will damage the hair of the wig in the long run.
- Synthetic wigs in particular should be washed after the tenth wear. If you wear the head covering for prolonged periods of time, you may wish to wash it after each fifth wear.
- Carefully detangle your wig prior to washing. A specially made comb is useful. Patience is of the essence, since harsh or rushed treatment will result in ripped out threads.
- After gently washing and rinsing the wig, carefully blot it dry. Add leave-in wig conditioner which will make sure the individual strands remain soft and pliable. After it has completely dried out, you may proceed to style it as you see fit.
After the wig is cleansed properly and has dried completely, the time for styling has come. Do not give in to the temptation of creating elaborate hairdos which may tangle the individual strands or rip the strands from their backing! Using your fingers to style it or a wide toothed comb should do the trick.
Hair loss – woman and mankind in general will agree – is not a laughing matter. Even as it is easy to suggest that one embrace the hair loss and make the most of it, the fact that wearing a wig is a reminder that one’s hair is truly never one’s own sometimes serve to discourage wig wearers. Interestingly, many have reported that the intricacies of wig care actually help them to feel better about themselves and their hair loss!
