Wig wearers...(how much growth are you getting and how)

I have just started wearing wigs. Just wanted to know if any of you are taking any extra measures under your wigs to optimize growth???

i jes began wearing wigs. am currently not doing extra except cowashing, DCing, moisturizing and what I regularly do. However, I am curious and worried about my edges. Do wigs thin them out?

I don't think a wig itself can really help with growth per say. Wigs have definately helped meminimize breakage because: I manipulate my own hair less and my hair stays moisturized for longer because it's not exposed to the air.

I have been using Emu oil consistently while wearing wigs. It's helped my edges the most.

That is my protective style 99.9% of the time for the last 5 months. and I have seen good growth.. I co-wash at least 2 times a week and deep condition at least once.

I dont know if anyone else does this but I sew my wigs on for extra security and keeps me from playing in my hair.

whitedaisez said:

i jes began wearing wigs. am currently not doing extra except cowashing, DCing, moisturizing and what I regularly do. However, I am curious and worried about my edges. Do wigs thin them out?

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I have been wearing half wigs for 4 months and my hair line is doing fine. I notice no thinning at all. My mom even commented on how full my edges looked.

I ALWAYS make sure to take the combs out of the wig. Those will cause your hair to break.

Urban said:

I don't think a wig itself can really help with growth per say. Wigs have definately helped meminimize breakage because: I manipulate my own hair less and my hair stays moisturized for longer because it's not exposed to the air.

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ITA!!!

I make sure to moisturize and seal everyday, wash & DC 1x/wk, maybe CW mid-week.

whitedaisez said:

i jes began wearing wigs. am currently not doing extra except cowashing, DCing, moisturizing and what I regularly do. However, I am curious and worried about my edges. Do wigs thin them out?

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Not if you pay special attention to your edges. I keep them moisturized and seal with an oil. I also like to use growth aids on my edges for good measure (ayurvedic oils, MT, OCT, emu oil- even used this before to help fill in a bald spot). No thinning here yet. I've been wearing them for about 3 years now.