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Do you need a wig cap if you are bald?
Hi, I've started wearing my wig 3 days ago and I need some advice.
I am completely bald and was wondering if I do need a wig cap (Nylon or cotton) or are those only for people who have hair left so they can tuck it under. Does a wig cap have any benefits for someone who is bald? Thanks for your help. By the way, I am wearing a synthetic wig with a wefted cap and it's pretty comfortable and doesn't get too hot.
I am completely bald and was wondering if I do need a wig cap (Nylon or cotton) or are those only for people who have hair left so they can tuck it under. Does a wig cap have any benefits for someone who is bald? Thanks for your help. By the way, I am wearing a synthetic wig with a wefted cap and it's pretty comfortable and doesn't get too hot.
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Permalink Reply by Andrea L. on -
Thank you ladies. That's exactly what I wanted to know. I think I'll do the same then. ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Ms.G on -
I am bald and I DO wear a wig cap. I cant stand the itch from the wig & wearing a wig cap make its itchless (lol). It really comes down to comfort! So I suggeest you try it with a wig cap, just to see how it feels. Then you can make your desicion and see what works best for you.
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Permalink Reply by Andrea L. on
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Thans Ms. G. I gave it a try and am wearing a wig cap today just to see the difference. Somehow my wig doesn't slide around as much as without one. It does feel a little warmer maybe. I might need to get a poly cotton one if I decide to wear my wig with a cap. Cotton is probably better than nylon on a bald head. What material is your wig cap made out of? Thx.
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Permalink Reply by Ms.G on
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I wear nylon wig caps. I never tried cotton, but I would think that the cotton caps would be a little more insulated since its thicker than nylon? I guess Im just use to nylon so its really comfy for me. My head does get warm when its hot or humid out BUT then again it always has! Even when I had hair...my hubby says Im less B**chy & more pleasent now that I can take my hair off when im hot (hehe). I guess its just something that you have to get use to if you find it works better for you. :-)
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Permalink Reply by Lori Van Decker on -
I am AU and I don't wear a wig cap. I wear all sorts of wigs -- sometimes two or three different styles/colors in one day. :) What I DO use is a product I learned about from someone on this site. It's called Got2B Glued spiking creme. It's the stuff that people use to make their hair spiked into stiff points. I put a thin layer of that on my scalp before putting on the wig. It has amazing sticking power that lasts until you get extremely sweaty (but as you stop sweating, it starts sticking tough again). It washes off with water from both your head and the inside of the wig. Put a little of that stuff on your scalp and your wig isn't going anywhere. It makes the wig much more comfortable because there is absolutely no shifting!
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Permalink Reply by Andrea L. on
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Hi Lori. That's a great tip. I like this idea very much. I am gonna give it a try and report back. ;-) Thanks so much for your reply.
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Permalink Reply by Gail on -
I use a wig cap to prevent slippage and also make wearing the wig a little more comfortable. I am not bald-bald, but have a 1/4 inch buzz all over. The wigs have a tendency to be itchy without the cap, but I guess it's a matter of preference. They're cheap, so get one and try it out to see what you think!
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