Do I Have To Wear a Wig Cap?

Of course, you have got to wear wig cap. Wearing a wig cap is a personal choice for the wig wearer, and many people choose not to wear a wig cap when wearing a wig. Even those with very short hair, they don't feel the need to wear wig cap. It is well known that wigs are popular among women all over the world because they can enhance their beauty and complement their features. However, the scalp can become irritated due to the fabric of the wig, the build-up of bacteria, and sensitive skin reactions to the glue or tape often used to hold the wig. 

Therefore, a wig cap must be worn to protect your natural hair and scalp. 
The wig cap brings various benefits to wearing the wig, adding comfort, as well as acting as a barrier between the scalp and the wig, making it a hygienic option. 

I. What is a wig cap?

The wig cap provides a surface on which the wig can be placed. 
One of the biggest challenges people who wear wigs face is making them look natural on their real hair. The wig cap covers the hair, much like a small stocking cap, allowing the hair to be controlled and providing a smooth surface on which the wig can rest. 

Usually, wig cap is a small cap, which made of a nylon similar to pantyhose, although they can be made of different materials and in different colors. People with short or long hair can use these wig cap if desired, and some hairstyles may require a wig cap to be worn properly. 

A wig cap is an amazing way to wear a wig with confidence, knowing that it will stay the same throughout the day and feel comfortable on your head. 

II. The advantages and disadvantages of wig cap

1. Advantages

1.1 Protect your scalp

Wig caps are great for sensitive scalps. If you have a sensitive scalp, wearing a wig cap before you put on your wig will provide a level of comfort and protection for your scalp. If you have total hair loss, you may not want to wear a wig without a wig cap, as it protects your head better. 

1.2 Prevent the wig from falling off

During the day, sweat may build up under your wig, which is to be expected, especially if you wear a wig for a long time. With all the grease at work, your wig may move or slip out of its position. The wig cap will help your wig stay on more firmly.

For anyone who has experienced hair loss, partial or otherwise, a wig cap is an effective way to hold all of your hair under the wig. That's good, because then you don't have to worry about your hair flying loose or any of the strands falling out of place. 

1.3 Keep the scalp clean

Wig caps also make wearing wigs more hygienic, as you can wash them with your clothes and wear new ones every day to keep your scalp and wig fresh. 

1.4 Make your head comfortable

If you are experiencing total hair loss, you may need to wear a wig cap for your wig. A soft wig cap will provide you with another layer, which will prevent friction from the wig fabric and increase scalp comfort. 

1.5 Boost one’s self-confidence

The wig cap provides a layer of friction with the wig that helps it grip, making it especially beneficial for all women with hair loss. For some people, the wig cap provides them with the confidence that their cute wig will stay in one place all day! 

2. Disadvantages

2.1 Increase the heat

If you have total hair loss and are undergoing treatment that includes a fever, wig caps can add to the amount of heat you're trying to get rid of, which can be uncomfortable. If you have a lot of hair, wearing a wig hat with a wig on it does make you hot. 
If you live in a hot country, this can lead to overheating. 

2.2 Difficult to choose the size

Generally speaking, a wig cap has chosen blindly is not suitable for everyone, as people have different sizes of heads and slightly different shapes. So another drawback is that choose a wig cap that fits your head. 
This is not an easy thing to do. 

III. How to wash wig cap？

The best way to clean wig caps is usually by hand washing and air drying. A sturdy mesh cap or cotton cap can be cleaned and reused as long as it still retains its shape. Nylon caps are generally inexpensive and usually come in packs of two, but these wig caps may not last as many washes as slightly more expensive mesh or cotton wig caps before stretching and becoming unusable. Wig caps are generally available at any place that sells wig accessories.