Due to hair loss, people with alopecia (baldness) have no choice but to adopt a hair prosthesis. The hair prosthesis is therefore a medical solution which consists in wearing a wig dedicated to this purpose. But, the major concern remains centered on the duration of wearing a medical wig. Find out here how long you should wear a hair prosthesis?
What is a hair prosthesis?
A hair prosthesis is a medical solution for people who are victims of alopecia. Its purpose is to mask and fill in significant hair loss. It can be either a natural wig or a synthetic wig. In each of the two cases, it is not to be confused with a classic wig that can be found on the market or on the many wig sites. Its application requires careful choice. It will then be necessary to take great account of the custom-made wig that will have to be used as well as the lace wig.
Why maintain your natural prosthetic wig?
Maintaining your natural prosthetic wig is due to the persistence of the latter. In fact, buying a hair prosthesis is a heavy investment. It is therefore necessary to be able to take good care of it in order to benefit from it in the long term. It should also be understood that the lifespan of a prosthesis depends largely on maintenance, but also on the use you make of it. It is therefore important to give price to your prosthesis to allow it to maintain a good quality of fiber and to last over time. With proper maintenance, its lifespan can vary between 12 and 18 months.
Care tips for your medical wig
The hair care for his medical wig must be done very seriously. Your synthetic hair and your natural hair do not have the same textures or fibers, let alone the same needs. Therefore, the products to use and the process to follow are going to be different. Here are some tips that will help you maintain your hair prostheses.
Tip 1: synthetic fiber wigs
First untangle the wig while being careful not to pull on the fibers. Then prepare a container of lukewarm water in which you will add shampoo specially designed for artificial hair. Completely submerge the prosthesis in water and soak for at least 15 minutes. Remove it afterwards and rinse it with plain water. Once done, blot the prosthesis with a towel and shake it lightly to remove the excess water. Spray your hair with conditioner and let it air dry on a suitable support. Pay attention to the support. Never put it outside of a wig stand or mannequin. As soon as it is dry, shaking it and untangling it with your fingers is enough to bring it back to its original style. This process should be repeated after approximately every 30 hours of use.
Tip 2: natural wigs
This maintenance process here will be a few differences from that of the synthetic fiber wig. First, gently brush the fibers on a flat surface, put shampoo in the hair using a moisturizing product and rinse it immediately without soaking it. Next, apply a very moisturizing conditioner and leave it on for a few minutes. Finally, rinse, sponge and let dry on a suitable support. To have a neat appearance of your natural hair, you need to do some styling. The curling iron is the instrument that helps with this effect.
Mistakes to avoid
Now that you know that the life of your hair prosthesis depends on the maintenance you give it, you should also know that there are some mistakes to avoid so as not to shorten its longevity. Here are a few :
- Not washing your prosthesis regularly when you use it frequently or every time you use it for your sports sessions;
- Bathe with your hair prosthesis;
- Using poor quality glue for fixing;
- Using the wrong brush for brushing her hair;
- Do not put your wig on a wig stand or put it anywhere;
- Not hydrating it as needed;
- Exposing your wig to ultraviolet rays longer.
- It is essential to take care of the maintenance of your hair wig at the risk of not being able to use it for a long period. Buying it is a significant investment and it would be a shame not to be able to enjoy it as it should.
