How to Keep Cool While Wearing a Wig in Hot Weather

As the temperature rises, many Black women who pay attention to styling and beauty often face a common problem when wearing wigs in summer: In hot weather, will wigs cause stuffiness, sweating, or even scalp discomfort? Especially for African women who already have thicker natural curly hair, the comfort of wigs in summer is particularly important.

In fact, as long as you master the correct wearing skills, choose a wig style suitable for summer, and use some practical cooling gadgets, you can completely achieve a refreshing wig even in hot weather, taking into account both fashion and comfort. Today we have compiled a few super practical tips to help you easily cope with the wig challenge on hot days.

How to Keep Cool While Wearing a Wig in Hot Weather

1. Choose Short Hair Wigs
The first choice in summer is of short wigs, such as pixie cut wigs, curly bobs, blonde bobs, etc. These styles are not only neat and not close to the neck but also have a small coverage area, strong air circulation, and are naturally cooler. For people who sweat easily and are afraid of heat, glueless bob wigs are definitely the first choice in summer. Moreover, short wigs are usually lighter in weight, not easy to slide or press on the scalp, and with a light and transparent wig cap, it is not a burden to wear it all day.

2. How Wig Density Affects Comfort
The density of the wig is actually closely related to "hot or not." The higher the density, the thicker the hair, and the easier it is to get hot; and the medium density of 150%-180%, which is relatively light, has a natural fluffy feeling and will not make the scalp feel heavy and stuffy. Especially in summer, when wearing for a long time, low-density wigs can significantly reduce discomfort and let the scalp "breathe" freely.

3. Cooling Patch Is A Good Helper
If you still prefer long hair styles, or it is too hot that day, you must try the cooling patch! The cooling patch attached to the back of the neck or near the hairline can bring a cool feeling in a few seconds, effectively helping to cool down the body part, especially suitable for commuting, queuing, and outdoor activities.

Moreover, the cooling patch is highly concealed and will not be discovered when attached under the wig. It is small and convenient to replace at any time, truly achieving "hot outside and cool inside".

4. Try High Hairstyles
High ponytail hairstyles, updo hairstyles, half-up half-down and other "high hairstyles" are very practical styling options in summer. Tying up your hair not only exposes your neck and helps dissipate heat but also increases air circulation, reduces the stuffiness of the back of the head, and makes you feel more refreshed.

However, not all wigs are suitable for tying hair. It is recommended to choose a wig style with a large lace area and a parting line, such as a drawstring half wig or a 360 glueless wig. These wigs are not only breathable in structure but also support multi-angle parting and tying hair, which can naturally create a high ponytail or other tying styles, allowing you to easily change your hairstyle in summer.

5. Select Wig Caps with High Ventilation
The comfort of the wig depends largely on the "cap structure." If you want to stay cool, you must avoid those heavy and airtight traditional wig caps. On the contrary, lace front, open-top structure, and thin mesh design wig caps are more breathable, skin-friendly, and less likely to cause scalp sweating and itching.

Some brands also add elastic bands, drawstrings, and other designs to the wig caps to help fit the head shape while enhancing air circulation, which is very suitable for summer wear.

6. Light-Colored Wigs Are Better for Hot Days
Although dark wigs are classic and versatile, they are easy to absorb heat in summer, especially in the sun, black hair will be much hotter than light brown or golden brown hair. Choosing lighter color wigs is not only visually refreshing but also can actually reduce the heat sensation, which is a "little trick" for summer wear.

7. Carry a Portable Fan for Instant Cooling
A light, portable fan can really come in handy! Whether you are on the bus, in a shopping mall, queuing outdoors, or walking on the road, the fan can help you cool down quickly, dry the sweat on your scalp, and avoid the dampness between the wig and the scalp.

8. Use Cooling Sprays to Refresh Your Scalp
If you are particularly prone to scalp heat and sweating, you can apply specific cooling spray before going out or on the way. This type of spray contains mint or ice ingredients, which can quickly reduce the temperature of the scalp, relieve the discomfort of stuffiness, and bring a slight fragrance.

Note: It is best to choose a scalp-friendly, alcohol-free type of spray to avoid damage to the wig.

9. Reasonable Arrangement Of Wearing Time
If you don't need to wear a wig all day in summer, you can actually wear it flexibly according to your schedule. For example, wear it when going out, dating, or meeting clients, and take it off in time when you get home or stay in an air-conditioned room to let the scalp breathe and cool down.

It is especially recommended to choose glueless wigs. This type of wig is fixed by elastic bands or adjustable structures. It does not need to use glue or sticking. It is easy to put on and take off, which is very suitable for summer use. Not only can it reduce the burden on the scalp, but it can also be removed, washed or dried at any time so that the scalp can have the opportunity to "breathe freely" on hot days.

Final Words

As long as you master the above methods, whether it is the wig material, structural design, or cooling tools and wearing methods, you can help you minimize the "heat" problem. Choose a breathable, light and fitting wig style, and match it with cooling stickers, small fans and cooling sprays, even on hot days, you can easily stay refreshed.