I actually started to get in touch with wigs because of hair loss. During that period, I was really stressed and my hair loss was serious, and the hair on the top of my head became sparse. When I first wore a wig, I just wanted to cover it up, but gradually, I was also trying to figure out "how to let my hair grow back slowly while wearing a wig".
The first change was that I started to choose wigs with good breathability. I used to like to wear lace wigs fixed with glue, but my scalp would sweat easily after wearing it for a long time, so I changed to glueless wigs, such as
wear and go wigs and
v part wigs, which is convenient and does not hurt the scalp.
Then I insisted on wearing a hair net, and not the kind that is very tight, but a hair net with soft elasticity that will not flatten the scalp to ensure that the scalp can "breathe". I wear a wig during the day and I will definitely take it off at night to let my scalp relax all night.
In addition to choosing wigs, I also began to pay attention to daily care. For example, I do a scalp massage once a week to promote blood circulation; I use ginger or mint shampoo every time I wash my hair to help clean the hair follicles; occasionally I also use rice water for hair care or coconut oil for scalp care. Although these may not seem to have an immediate effect, after persisting for a few months, I really found that the small pieces of hair on the top of my head began to grow out slowly.
There is another key point: try to reduce the tight braiding. In the past, I always braided my hair tightly and small to make the wig fit. Now I only do loose cornrows to keep my scalp relaxed.
So I think that if you want to take care of your hair while wearing a wig like me, the most important thing is to keep your scalp fresh and free. Don't use a too tight hair net, don't choose a too heavy wig, take more care and rest more, and your hair will have a chance to grow back slowly.