Beauty is only skin-deep, or so, they say. Nowadays, beauty is a perception and it is about the doing – hair-do’s being an important part of that. The way a woman wears her hair can ultimately make or break her entire look and wigs have become a main part of winning styles. Let’s be real or at least give the impression that it is, because not everyone is blessed with long, thick, flowing locks of hair. Both human and synthetic hair wigs have their benefits.
Wigs are convenient, protects the natural hair from the heat of styling appliances like curling and flat irons, is a solution for persons facing hair loss whether as a result of age or medical reasons, can help with saving time and money – rather than going to the hair dresser every other week for a new style, invest in a good wig – there is no such thing as a bad hair day with one. Simply put – now is the time for wigs.
Sure. The hair accessory has been a staple for in the beauty industry, but more and more persons have become interested in wearing them with the advancements observed in the construction and the versatility of the styles, shapes and shades, whether made from natural (human) or synthetic hair and they come in more types than they did five years ago.
Buzzz Caribbean Lifestyle Magazine checked in with Allure Concepts Hair Studio owner Alicia Wallace to share the titbits, tips and tricks about wearing wigs. According to Wallace, ‘less is more’. “A little goes a long way; a little bit of product and a little bit of work,” she said. Often times, people will get a frontal install thinking that it is similar to a closure in the sense of easy maintenance, but this is very untrue. Wallace explains that if you are one that goes for regular hair appointments (meaning every two to three weeks even with a regular sew-in install), then yes, you should try a frontal. If you’re also someone that doesn’t live a very active lifestyle and doesn’t sweat much, you should get a frontal. If you
perspire/sweat a lot, it is not going to stay on if it is installed with gels/ holding sprays. Sweat and frontals don’t go well together. But overall, frontal installations should last two to four weeks. Closure sew-ins typically last four to eight weeks.
Tips and Tricxs
Wash your wigs. A wig can be washed and while, many women may want to avoid washing their wigs, for fear of damaging them, it is an important part of the upkeep. It is best to use sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner especially on those made with human hair. Gentle cleansers won’t affect the integrity of the hair. If it is sewn on to your head, use conditioner only.
Don’t over-wash. How often they are washed depends on how much they are worn. You don’t want to puncture or damage the unit in any way that will change the way it fits. Washing one to two times a month is sufficient and Allure Concepts Hair Studio offers that service. Sometimes, for human hair wigs, deep treatments are a sensible hair care practice.
To read more, please purchase a copy of Buzzz Caribbean Lifestyle Magazine Vol 11 #1 in a store near you.
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Written by: Stephanie Lyew
Beauty is only skin-deep, or so, they say. Nowadays, beauty is a perception and it is about the doing – hair-do’s being an important part of that. The way a woman wears her hair can ultimately make or break her entire look and wigs have become a main part of winning styles. Let’s be real or at least give the impression that it is, because not everyone is blessed with long, thick, flowing locks of hair. Both human and synthetic hair wigs have their benefits.
Wigs are convenient, protects the natural hair from the heat of styling appliances like curling and flat irons, is a solution for persons facing hair loss whether as a result of age or medical reasons, can help with saving time and money – rather than going to the hair dresser every other week for a new style, invest in a good wig – there is no such thing as a bad hair day with one. Simply put – now is the time for wigs.
Sure. The hair accessory has been a staple for in the beauty industry, but more and more persons have become interested in wearing them with the advancements observed in the construction and the versatility of the styles, shapes and shades, whether made from natural (human) or synthetic hair and they come in more types than they did five years ago.
Buzzz Caribbean Lifestyle Magazine checked in with Allure Concepts Hair Studio owner Alicia Wallace to share the titbits, tips and tricks about wearing wigs. According to Wallace, ‘less is more’. “A little goes a long way; a little bit of product and a little bit of work,” she said. Often times, people will get a frontal install thinking that it is similar to a closure in the sense of easy maintenance, but this is very untrue. Wallace explains that if you are one that goes for regular hair appointments (meaning every two to three weeks even with a regular sew-in install), then yes, you should try a frontal. If you’re also someone that doesn’t live a very active lifestyle and doesn’t sweat much, you should get a frontal. If you
perspire/sweat a lot, it is not going to stay on if it is installed with gels/ holding sprays. Sweat and frontals don’t go well together. But overall, frontal installations should last two to four weeks. Closure sew-ins typically last four to eight weeks.
Tips and Tricxs
Wash your wigs. A wig can be washed and while, many women may want to avoid washing their wigs, for fear of damaging them, it is an important part of the upkeep. It is best to use sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner especially on those made with human hair. Gentle cleansers won’t affect the integrity of the hair. If it is sewn on to your head, use conditioner only.
Don’t over-wash. How often they are washed depends on how much they are worn. You don’t want to puncture or damage the unit in any way that will change the way it fits. Washing one to two times a month is sufficient and Allure Concepts Hair Studio offers that service. Sometimes, for human hair wigs, deep treatments are a sensible hair care practice.
To read more, please purchase a copy of Buzzz Caribbean Lifestyle Magazine Vol 11 #1 in a store near you.
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