Do I Need A Wig Cap?

Do I Need A Wig Cap?

Actually, this is a difficult question to answer. Whether to wear a wig cap or not is a personal choice which doesn’t matter. What's important is whether wearing or not wearing a wig cap makes you feel more comfortable when you have it on and whether it makes your wig look more natural. Ultimately, your own feelings matter the most, despite the numerous benefits of wearing a wig.

Benefit Of Wearing A Wig Cap

If you are undergoing treatment for certain physical reasons that result in thinning hair, or complete hair loss, it's highly advisable to wear a wig cap before putting on a wig. A wig cap acts as a protective layer between the scalp and the wig, especially necessary as the scalp can become highly sensitive due to hair loss. What’s more, the weft of the wig cap also can make discomfort on the scalp.

Regardless of whether experiencing hair loss issues or not, there could be sweat and oil under your wig if you wear the wig a period of time. A wig cap can absorb these oils and sweat, keeping the scalp fresh. This also helps prevent the accumulation of these secretions on the wig, preventing the buildup of residue, reducing the hassle of cleaning your wig.

Is your scalp sensitive? If the answer is yes, wearing a wig cap can be very beneficial for you. The wig will not direct touch your skin, which will effectively solve the discomfort and potential irritation problem.

Wig cap can help your wig wearing more secure. Precvent your wig from slipping, help you wig sit on your head.  

Types of wig caps available

Nylon Wig Caps

Nylon wig caps are popular because of great stretch and elasticity. 

HD Wig Caps

HD wig caps are super suitable choice when you wearing a lace front wig. The HD wig cap is know for skin-like caps, ultra-thin, sheer, breathable and more invisible than ordinary wig caps.

If you want to enhance the natural appearance of your wig, HD lace wig cap can melt into your skin perfectly.

But, the stretchability of HD wig caps is not as good as nylon wig caps. Wearing for a while will help make the wig cap looser and more comfortable to wear. And HD lace wig cap is delicate, if you have long finger nails, please be carefully.

Mesh Wig Caps

Mesh wig cap is also made of soft, durable and stretchy nylon material, but super breathable. The mesh material allows air to flow through, reducing heat buildup on the scalp, perfect for summer reason.

In the meanwhile, this types of wig cap might be more prone to tearing or damage.

How to choose wig caps?

Materials

The material will determine how comfortable the wig cap will be to wear. Common materials for wig caps include nylon, mesh, cotton, spandex, HD and silk. Nylon and mesh provide breathability, while cotton and silk may be more comfortable for sensitive skin. Spandex offers stretchability and a snug fit. HD wig cap is a little more expensive but super expensive.

Color

Wig caps made of nylon usually come in several colors like beige, brown, nude or black. Choose a color closest to your scalp or natural hair color is always a wise choice, creating a more natural look under the wig.

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