This is especially true in the natural hair community where those who embrace their curly texture wear wigs as a go-to protective style.  While wearing a wig comes with many advantages – you can switch up your look often and quickly and they’re easy to put on – there is a specific level of care that needs to be given to your hair underneath the wig. Yes, wigs protect your natural hair from the environment’s harsh elements, but failure to care for your tresses could lead to long term challenges. Those who neglect their hair underneath their perfectly-styled wig can find themselves with brittle hair, tons of breakage, shedding and stunted hair growth as a result. No matter if you plan to sport your wig for just one week or months at a time, here are some tips to consider to help take care of your own hair. 

Tips to take care of your hair under a wig

With these tips, you can still rock a beautiful wig as a protective style but see your own hair flourish underneath.    

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