Wig Cap 101, Let's Get Started
So… What exactly are wig caps?
Have you ever wondered if you should wear a wig cap? Well, it's time to find out! People tend to wear wig caps underneath their lace wigs for a number of reasons ranging from personal preference to basics necessity. Today, we are going to go through all of the pros and cons when choosing to add a wig cap to your accessory box! So let's start with the basics!
Is a wig cap necessary?
A wig cap is a small fabric worn under a wig to hold it in place. It helps keep the wig from slipping off your head and keeps it from moving around when you move your head. But, now that begs the question, do you need a wig cap?
If you have minor or serve hair loss:
Advantages
- With hair loss, you may have a sensitive scalp and a wig cap could cause irritation. It may be best to opt for a wig cap to help allow breathability and lessen direct contact with the wig.
- Because wigs can have a tendency to move as we move, wig caps help secure it in place and act as a barrier to prevent it slipping and sliding!
Disadvantages
- The main disadvantage that you may encounter when it comes to wig caps with hair loss would be excess heat from the cap and wig (depending on the wig length).
If you have hair:
Advantages
- With hair, we want to tuck it away and hide it so that way our wig looks more realistic and wig caps provide an excellent way to comfortably hide your hair to help with your look as well as flatten any bumps or lumps that can occur if you don’t have a wig cap to help.
Disadvantages
- One thing to be wary of when it comes to wig caps and having hair is that it may feel a little confining to the head and could cause a headache after a few hours of wearing your wig.
- Just like those who have hair loss, it is quite common to feel hot and sweaty after sometime.
What's next?
Here at Embrace Your Lace, we have a team of Hair Specialists who help guide you through the process and specialise in helping those suffering from hair loss feel like their gorgeous selves again. It is completely personal preference and you should go with what feels right for you. Not only that but, for every Lace Wig purchased through our company, you will receive a complementary wig cap on us!