My heartfelt advice: take care of your hair topper just as you take care of your own hair (or even a little more \ud83d\ude04). And if you really want to go in the water, save a \u201cspecial vacation\u201d wig or an older one you wear less often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we know, sea salt and chlorine can dry out and damage natural hair, and can even slightly alter its color, especially blonde hair. The hair on a hair topper or wig is no exception, unfortunately. Plus, it doesn\u2019t grow back and it\u2019s quite an investment, so I\u2019d recommend protecting it as much as possible by avoiding putting your head underwater. The base of your hair topper or wig may also become visible when the hair is wet, so let\u2019s avoid taking unnecessary risks \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pool or the sea isn\u2019t the biggest \u201cthreat\u201d to your hair topper or wig while you\u2019re on vacation\u2014the sun is \u2600\ufe0f. Hair toppers, especially those with lighter hair such as light brown and blonde shades, are particularly sensitive to the sun. Their color can change if they\u2019re exposed to very intense sunlight for several days or weeks. Blonde shades tend to turn yellow, while light brown shades can lighten considerably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On vacation, I\u2019d recommend protecting your product by wearing hats or staying in the shade as much as possible. This will also protect your skin #party pooper \ud83d\ude01.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brown and European hair (Le\u00efla, Meghan, Chicago, Katie, Sofia, Kate) are less susceptible because they\u2019re virgin hair and therefore less weakened by bleaching and coloring processes. The color will therefore lighten more gradually and naturally over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With daily wear outside of vacation periods, a light brown or blonde hair topper will also tend to lighten by a shade or two after a few months. So, if you want to give your hair topper a fresh new look, don\u2019t hesitate to have its color refreshed after a year of daily wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m sometimes asked whether protective hair oil is effective at protecting the hair of a hair topper. I can\u2019t guarantee that it is, as I don\u2019t think it can be verified. Personally, I wouldn\u2019t have taken the risk with one of my hair toppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When applying sunscreen, be careful not to run your hand through the hair of your hair topper or wig, especially if it\u2019s blonde. Sunscreen can unexpectedly alter the color of your hairpiece. It could develop pink tones you may not want \ud83d\udc95 You should also be careful with hand sanitizer and any products containing alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For women with fairly moderate hair loss, or at least hair loss that doesn\u2019t draw attention, I\u2019d recommend not wearing your hair topper or wig to the beach or pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why put yourself through such an inconvenience when you can still enjoy going out freely? That may not always be the case, and I think you should make the most of it while you still can! Because it\u2019s clear that when our hair loss becomes visible to everyone, it\u2019s much harder to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is just my opinion, but wearing a hair topper on vacation in hot weather can be a hard-to-bear inconvenience. A hair topper or wig isn\u2019t meant to trap you in a life of restrictions. These products shouldn\u2019t make you feel like you have to hide 24\/7. They\u2019re simply products that can help you feel beautiful whenever you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But wearing a hair topper in 35\u00b0C weather isn\u2019t pleasant, so I recommend not putting yourself through it if your hair loss allows you to go without one. People at the beach or by the pool won\u2019t be looking at your scalp. Besides, everyone\u2019s hair is a mess at the beach\u2014that\u2019s part of the fun \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n Give yourself a little breathing room, and if you like, wear a cap, hat, or headband. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For women with very significant hair loss that people notice, I understand that it can be more difficult to consider. A cap or hair-thickening powder can be a solution. But if that isn\u2019t enough, I understand wanting to wear your hairpiece anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acceptance at all costs isn\u2019t something that should be imposed. Everyone should move forward in a way that works for them, taking into account their hair loss, their insecurities, and what feels acceptable to them. Today\u2019s \u201cbody-positive\u201d messages push us excessively to show our insecurities, accept them, and change attitudes about beauty standards. They\u2019re Instagram-friendly messages that are easy to write in five minutes from the comfort of your sofa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But a woman walking down the street or going to the beach with significant hair loss doesn\u2019t necessarily want the burden of changing attitudes about beauty standards or becoming a role model for self-acceptance on her shoulders. You have every right not to want everyone to see your hair loss or your insecurities. It\u2019s a private matter, and everyone should be free to handle it however they choose. Choosing to keep your hair loss to yourself is just as respectable as choosing to show yourself as you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important to feel comfortable during your vacation. And if that means wearing a hair topper to conceal your androgenetic alopecia at the beach or pool, that\u2019s absolutely fine\u2014you can do so without damaging your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So this summer, do whatever makes you feel good! 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Beware of the sun \u2600\ufe0f!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sunscreen can turn your hair topper\u2019s hair pink \ud83d\ude31<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
My best advice: Wear nothing and enjoy life!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n