Can I Sleep in My Wig⁉️

The question is often asked: can I sleep in my wig?

While we don’t recommend sleeping with a wig on, we understand that some circumstances may make you feel more comfortable doing so. 

-If you sleep in your wig regularly, you will most likely wake up with knots and tangles, and it will take longer for you to style your wig the next day. 

-Sleeping in a wig can also trigger scalp irritation due to a build-up of sweat and oils during overnight wear. Because of this, you may notice a build-up in your wig cap, which could cause the hair to loosen from the cap and mean the wig demands washing more often.

Solutions to Sleeping with a Wig On

Even though it is incredibly tempting to sleep in your wig after a long day, it is important that you don’t.

• Secure your wig-Accessories like hair bonnets or wig clips can help to secure your wig, stopping it from tangling during the night.
• Use a silk scarf-Wrapping a silk scarf around your wig can help to protect it, keeping it in place and thus minimising damage to the fibres. 
• Purchase silk pillowcases – If silk scarves aren’t your thing, you could try a silk pillowcase instead. The smoothness of silk can stop your wig from frizzing and cause less damage.
• Experiment with braids – Braiding your wig loosely could help to decrease the number of tangles and knots, especially if your chosen wig style is long. Remember not to braid the strands too tightly, which could cause further damage.

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