Feeling good about yourself and having a positive outlook on your image is not something easily achievable by everyone. Some people are quite self-conscious, both with and without a reason. One of the most common problems that makes people lose their self-confidence is hair, or rather, the lack of a full head of hair. Hair loss, bald spots, or complete baldness are very common issues that millions of people struggle with around the world. There are several factors that can cause this state in people, from genetics to bad life choices and habits. What is universal is the feeling of being incomplete and a tendency to shy away from the same amount of social interactions that was present prior to the issue.
Luckily, there is a very good solution that is widely available. Moreover, it has been around for centuries, perhaps even millenniums. The solution to hair loss problems comes in the form of wigs. Wigs have been the go-to fashion statement as well as a remedy for baldness for a very long time. In ancient civilizations, they were status symbols. In Europe, throughout history, wearing a wig was a distinct way the royals separated themselves from the commons. All of this is evident by their portraits and the descriptions of their daily lives.
Nowadays, wigs are much more affordable and they are used both for fashion and confidence reasons. In this article we will talk about them in greater detail and focus mostly on how many times the wearer should wash the wig per week. There is a lot of information available regarding the proper care and maintenance of wigs. However, people are still unsure what the right amount of per-week wash-ups is necessary or optimal. Read on to find out how many times human hair wigs should be washed within seven days.
No Set Rules
Right off the bat, we have to talk about the fact that there is no universal rule that dictates how often one should wash their real human hair wig. It is more a general guideline and a recommendation than an actual rule you have to follow. This is mostly because of the individual differences in people wearing the wig, as well as the type of hair the wig is made out of. Think of it as a rule of thumb more than an actual rule that customers have to stress over and meet all the time.
With all of this being said, here is the general way in which you should keep track of how often you wash it. You can either do it once every 7 to 10 wears, or once every 6 to 8 weeks, whichever one of these happens sooner.
Now, it is immediately clear that there is a lot of leeway here as people wear their wigs at different times and intervals. Somebody wears theirs once a week, while another person may wear it every day. In addition, two people that wear their wigs every day could wear it completely differently, either for a short period or for the entire 8-hour workday.
All of this matters because the more you wear it, the dirtier it gets. Just like real hair, wigs accumulate all sorts of particles from the outside world like dust and dirt, while the inner cap accumulates oil from the scalp. If you want your wig to last you for years, you have to give it proper maintenance and wash it accordingly. Think about how often you reach for it and decide how often you need to wash it.
How Many Times Per Week?
You may have noticed that we have not yet answered the titular question. So how many times does one need you wash their wig in a single week? Well, if you wear it every day, you should wash it once a week.
Wearing it for seven days straight means you will need to wash it Sunday night and leave it to draw and be ready for Monday. On the contrary, if you only wear it a couple of times per week for a few hours, there is no need to wash it that often. The 7 to 10 wear period will take weeks to reach so you do not have to wash it weekly. Experts actually advise against overwashing because it can damage the wig and cause the threads and materials to loosen up and wear off sooner.
It is also important to note that using styling products on your wigs like hairsprays and shaping creams of gels requires more thorough washing. You should also use conditioners to revitalize the hairs and make them more resistant during and after the washing.
Humid and rainy climates imply more often washes as well. Similarly, due to the higher amount of sweat and the stillness of hot air, summertime brings about a period of more regular wig washing than in the winter. As you can see, many factors influence the overall amount of time per week or month that an average user should wash their wig.
If you require it for most of your day, almost the entire week, you will hardly be able to do it with just one. Having a couple, or a few of them, allows you to have one dry while you wear the other. Swapping the wigs regularly will also make them last longer as you would wear each of them less than if you only had the one.
Additional Tips
Knowing how often to wash it is not enough. You also have to know how to wash it and care for it in other ways. Letting it air dry is the best way to dry out a wig, since both the hot air from blow dryers and towels can damage the cap and the hairs.
Showering with the wig is not advised and it is not a time saver at all. The netting can get damaged and so can the bond between the cap and the hairs. Not all of your products are suitable for the wig either. Lastly, keep it stored away at a dry and dark place, preferably on a mannequin head so that it keeps its form.
