Wigs are very handy hair accessories, especially for the 9-5’ers who have to be on the go. However, when your wig starts to shed, it can get infuriating. When your wig sheds, it can lead to bald spots and reduce the durability of the wig.
Your wig, whether new or old, could be shedding for a number of reasons, and understanding why they shed will help you prevent the shedding. If you are looking to increase the durability of your wigs, read on and find the solution that best suits your situation.
Source: Wigs.com
Why do wigs shed?
Let us start with new wigs. When you buy a new wig, you may notice shedding that might last for about a week. This shedding is caused by loose hairs that were left behind after wig processing. It is perfectly normal, but it may not happen all the time. However, if your wig is not new, here are a few reasons why your wig might be shedding.
- Using the wrong products on the wig: Every hair or wig is different. There are products designated for the maintenance of curly hair and varying products for straight hair. If your wig is shedding, you are using the wrong products. Also, the wig could lose its flexibility and moisture when harsh products are used to style or maintain it.
- Storage and Protection: Storing your wigs improperly (in a dust-filled environment) or keeping them roughly could cause tangled strands, which will be difficult to comb out.
- Wearing your wigs to sleep without proper protection.
- If you handle your wigs roughly, they will definitely shed. Your wigs should be handled with care.
- Poor wig quality: Sometimes, the quality of your wig is poor. In situations like that, there is no remedy.
How to stop wigs from shedding
- Reduce the use of greasy products: Wigs tend to look really good after they have been styled, but your styling products can cause shedding problems if used excessively. You see, the grease in the products causes a buildup in the strands of your wig. Over time, the buildup causes tangling, which then results in shedding.
- Reduce Heat styling: Yes, a freshly straightened and curled wig looks nice, but the heat from the straighteners and curlers is extremely damaging to your hair, especially when heat is applied to the lace of the wig. It is the quickest way to get your wig to shed.
- Comb your wig properly: This is a mistake everyone makes, but there is still time to correct it. Many of us comb our wigs from roots to ends, but this method causes much pressure on the strands of the wig, which can lead to shedding. In other to prevent that, you should comb your wig from the ends to the roots.
- Do not comb your wigs aggressively: This is especially true for curly wigs. Most curly wigs require moisture first before they can be combed. Please go over the wig with the proper product and comb it gently.
Wigs need proper care and maintenance for longevity. If your wigs are of good quality and they are properly cared for, there is no reason why they should shed.
