Wigs are a go-to protective style for when you don’t have the time or energy to deal with your natural hair. Just put your hair in a few cornrows, throw a wig over it, and get on with your day. The best thing about wigs is that your hair is protected from harsh weather conditions and excessive manipulation, making it a great protective style.
However, for your hair to keep thriving, you need to do more than hide it under a wig. Wigs are not an excuse to neglect your natural hair. Your hair needs to be taken care of at all times. Here’s how you can care for your hair under a wig.
1. Prep your hair for the wig install
Since your hair is going to be under a wig for a few weeks, it needs a deep cleanse to prevent any harmful build-up on the scalp. We recommend washing your scalp with a clarifying shampoo, but to protect your hair from stripping and drying out, Start with a hot oil pre-poo treatment. We recommend using our Nourishing Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment. Heat the oil until it’s warm, then gently work it into your scalp and hair. Leave it on for some time to allow the oil to seep into the strands and deeply nourish and protect.
Next, thoroughly wash scalp and hair using a sulfate-free shampoo to eliminate dirt. Follow up with a protein infused deep conditioner that works to strengthen hair to prevent breakage. Our Bond-Repair Hair Masque (launching soon) is the perfect solution as it has patented technology that rebuilds broken bonds in your hair and strengthens it from within, it is also infused with Quinoa protein that forms a protective barrier on your hair shaft.
2. Moisturize your hair
You need to fortify your hair with enough moisture to keep it from drying out. A water-based leave-in conditioner would do the trick. Be sure to follow up each moisturizing session with a sealant to lock in the moisture. Our Protein Butter Blend (launching soon) is the ultimate sealing product. It is infused with vegan protein that locks in the moisture whilst protecting your strands from breakage and increases hair elasticity.
3. Keep your scalp nourished
As you know, healthy hair grows from a healthy scalp. As well as deep cleansing your scalp, you may know by now the importance of regularly oiling your scalp to keep it nourished and to provide your hair follicles with the necessary nutrients for healthy hair growth. Over time, products, sweat, and dirt build up on the scalp, so it is important that you are using the correct products to prevent further build up. Lightweight oils or water-based scalp serums are the only type of products you should use on your scalp. This ensures quick absorption of active ingredients such as herbs and essential oils, and prevents adverse reactions such as itching and build up.
4. Massage your scalp
Scalp massages improve blood circulation within the scalp and stimulate hair growth. One of the simplest thing you can do to encourage hair growth is to massage your scalp daily, even just for a few minutes. For optimal results, incorporate our Stimulating Scalp Elixir into your routine. This exclusive blend of natural oils is bursting with vitamins and nutrients to nourish the scalp and activate dormant follicles. It is infused with Caffeine which has been proven to keep your hair in the growing phase for longer and other well known actives such as Rosemary, Amla and more.
The antimicrobial properties in our Scalp Elixir protect your scalp from itching, inflammation, dandruff and other scalp conditions. Simply apply a small amount of the oil to your scalp and massage in circular motions. Get yours now and enjoy your journey to healthy hair whilst slaying in your wigs!