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Wigs should be treated just as well as the hair from your scalp. They need shampooing, conditioning, detangling, and protection from heat styling. And that’s not to say you need to wash and style your wig every day, or every week for that matter — every two weeks should be sufficient.
Granted, sew-ins take more time to achieve than traditional wigs, but they are a great style that you can wear for six to nine weeks. Worn with a closure (no hair showing) or laceless with some hair out, a sleek sew-in is always the move.
As you know, Y2K-inspired hair is back and here to stay. Next up: crimped hair. To achieve this style, you can purchase a crimped wig or extensions, or crimp with a hot tool. Channel your inner-Nicki by taking out some of your baby hairs and then swoop and swirl with an edge control.
At the 2021 Met Gala, A-listers sported glossy just-got-out-the-shower beach waves, and now you can, too. Start by washing your wig and then combing and setting damp hair with your favorite smoothing gel or cream to hide any flyaways.
Winter is a great time for a short, edgy hairstyle. Short wigs with layers will add dimension and a long-lasting hair gel will help slick down your edges.
Because the scalp is more prone to dehydration in the winter, moisture is key to maintain your wig and avoid brittle, lack-luster hair. For even more definition, gently rake a curl cream through the damp wig hair and diffuse curls with a blow dryer or hooded dryer.