Life doesn't have to change after you start wearing a wig, you can do everything before you start wearing a wig. Yes, even swimming. You can wear your wig in swimming pools, lakes and beaches. Follow our wig swimming rules and you can go from being a warning babe on the beach to wearing the confidence of a pool dancer's wig. Should I wear a wig for swimming? Will it damage my wig? What if it falls out? These are real concerns that can revolutionise a relaxing day in the sun in just a few seconds, leaving you feeling insecure and self-conscious.

Cheaper is better

At this time of year, the best may not be the best. As we mentioned before, overexposure to chlorine and salt can damage synthetic and human hair. One way to address the damage is to provide the wearable with the care it needs. This involves thoroughly cleaning and conditioning your wig or toupee to eliminate all harmful substances and replenish the moisture lost in the process. Having said that, we still strongly recommend the use of artificial hair on human hair for two reasons. One, artificial hairs are lighter and hold their shape better when wet. Secondly, they are much cheaper.

Beware of chlorine and salt

Both chlorine and sea salt can dry out wigs, curl hair fibres and damage wig caps. That's it...

Chlorine:When was the last time you went swimming in a pool and it made your skin look better? We guess the answer is never. That's because chlorine is a harmful chemical that can damage your skin and hair, including synthetic hair.

Salt water: It will make your wig look as good as new. It helps your wig retain its fresh shine and keeps your wig cap soft. Salt, on the other hand, draws the moisture out of the object. If your wig spends too much time in salt water, the hair will lose moisture and start to become brittle and the cap will weaken.

Stock up on waterproof wig glue or tape

Standard wig glues, tapes, wig liners and straps cannot withstand large amounts of water. If you go swimming with your usual wig glue, don't be surprised if things start to change. Make sure you buy waterproof wig glue or tape so you can enjoy the surf without having to worry about looking good. Remember to make sure you allow the adhesive to dry completely before entering the water. If you're still in doubt about the effectiveness of the adhesive, try wearing a swim cap to save yourself some worry. Depending on the type of water activity you are doing, accessories such as hats, bandanas can also serve the purpose. Please take care when removing your cap or any other hair care product so as not to pull on your wig.