Abstract
The desire for beauty is universal, and for many, wearing a wig has become an everyday requirement. However, many people are concerned about whether wearing wigs for a long time can cause damage to the scalp and hair follicles. So here's how wearing wigs for a long time can affect the hair follicles and how we can maintain the health of our scalp while pursuing beauty.
Scalp and Hair Follicle Health
The effects of wigs on scalp health mainly come from two aspects: air permeability and temperature.
Air permeability: A good wig manufacturer pays great attention to the air permeability of the wig. The top wigs, for example, use a very thin artificial hair net, which maximizes air permeability and is far more comfortable than traditional wigs. In addition, the material of the hair net is also different, the top is silk technology and medical silica gel, which basically will not cause skin allergy problems. If the wig uses a bad air permeability material as the hairnet material, it will immediately cause two problems: one is the scalp and air isolation, resulting in a large number of anaerobic bacteria breeding environment, and the existence of anaerobic bacteria will stimulate the sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum, in turn, to provide nutrients for anaerobic bacteria, to finally cause scalp itching inflammation.
Temperature: This problem is actually a subsequent problem of poor air permeability because a wig with poor air permeability will lead to the scalp's heat dissipation function is limited, thus making the scalp’s temperature rise. The increase in scalp temperature activates the activity of 5a reductase, leading to an increase in scalp DHT concentration, which is one of the main culprits of hair loss in men.
How to Wear a Wig Without Hurting Your Scalp?
1.Choose wigs made of breathable materials, such as silk technology or medical silica gel. A high-quality wig can help you avoid most scalp health problems.
2.Wash your scalp or hair often. If you take off your wig every day, wash your scalp in the morning and before bed. Use some gentle scrub to exfoliate during the cleaning process to keep hair follicles unclogged.
3.Moisturize your scalp. While keeping your scalp clean, use a moisturizer or essential oil that nourishes your scalp to provide a protective layer.
4.Clean wigs regularly. Wearing wigs for a long time is easy to accumulate dirt, and easy to cause scalp infection, so wigs need regular deep cleaning and maintenance.
5.Use a scalp protective agent before putting on the wig. A good quality scalp protective agent will keep the hair patches stuck longer, protect the scalp and avoid skin irritation that the adhesive can cause, and make it easier to remove any glue that sticks to the scalp.
6.Sun protection. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to provide scalp protection, or use a hat for physical protection.
7.Give your scalp time to breathe freely. Wearing a wig can enhance your appearance while out and about, but to avoid infection and irritation, be sure to give your scalp some breathing time regularly. Wearing a wig while sleeping at night is also not recommended.
Summary:
As long as we choose high-quality wigs and learn the right way to care for our scalps and wear them, we can enjoy the confidence and charm wigs give us. If you want to know more about wigs, please click this link to start your charming life.
