Everyone is turning their mind to Lightweight Summer Wigs. Summer is upon and with it comes the heat and the humidity across the United States. These are not ideal conditions for maintaining that classy and fabulous look and remaining comfortable. Comfort and styling become challenges during the summer months and The LA Wig Company brings you recommendations for the best Summer Wigs. Summer Wigs should be lightweight, short and synthetic fiber allows the styling to hold when human hair begins to wilt.
LightWeight Cap Construction.
Caps that are light and offer the greatest ventilation are an ideal way to stay cool in the summer heat. The key to comfort is weight, air-flow and circulation. Open caps will dramatically reduce the weight of the wig but the open wefting and the stretch, webbed cap will allow for a more open, airier experience than a dense, hand tied, monofilament equivalent. Jon Renau’s O’solite Collection is a selection of the lightest open caps and they can weigh up to 50% less than traditional wigs. The open wefted top and back are responsible for the weight savings and also the more ventilated feeling. Short styles such as Jazz and Natalie weigh a svelte 2.4oz and medium lengths such as Angelique weigh under 3.5oz. Estetica Designs developed the Pure Stretch Cap design which allows the entire perimeter of the wig cap to stretch, eliminating any pressure points and ensuring the most comfortable fit ever but also ensuring a super light weight construction that ideal for warm weather. These are represented in the Estetica Design Classique Collection with over 30 open cap styles all weighing less than 3oz.
Shown: Jon Renau – O’Solite Collection – Chelsea Jazz | Estetica Designs – Classique Collection – Colleen Petite Charm
For those unwilling to put limits on their styling freedom and forgo their Lace Front and Monofilament Part, there are options available that can improve the wearing experience in warm weather. In June 2021 Jon Renau launched it’s SmartLace Lite Collection. An introductory collection of 5 styles (Carrie, Blake, Zara, Cameron, Julianne) with lace front and monofilament caps and super lightweight hand tied stretch backs. The volume of hair has been reduced slightly to lighten the load but without compromising the integrity of the original styles. The result is a lightweight, airy feel with cool summer comfort.
Shown: Jon Renau SmartLace Lite Collection – Carrie Lite Julianne Lite Blake Lite Cameron Lite
Summer Synthetic Wigs
Synthetic fiber is generally lighter than human hair fiber and so for the warm months synthetic fiber wigs may be a better bet for wearing comfort. The preference for synthetic is not just about weight but also about the styling and the effects of heat and humidity. Human Hair wigs are not too different from bio hair and will react in the same way. Maintaining hold and shape can prove challenging and it is not uncommon for the humidity to make human hair frizz. Synthetic fiber will continue to hold it’s styling without additional maintenance or work.
Cool Summer Wig Styles
The answer to this one is easy. Keep it short. Not only do short wigs and hairstyles weigh less but they also ensure that hair is away from your face and shoulders which can be annoying in the heat. Short wigs offer a breezy and ventilated wearing experience that enables natural cooling and for the summer of 2021 short styles have become the choice of the fashion pundits. The Ellen Wille Collection and the Amore Collection offer a broad array of stylish, short wig options that include shorts bobs, boy cuts and elegant pixie wigs. In addition to short it is also wise to seek out lower density wigs which are lighter. Try where possible to avoid excessive permatease which can concentrate fiber density at the crown and create overheating and discomfort.
Shown: Ellen Wille: Air | Amy Deluxe | Amore: Nala | Jon Renau: Ignite
Summer Colors:
Summer is sunshine and sunshine demands lighter or paler colors for radiance and also for cooling. While darker shades may absorb more heat, lighter shades like silver, platinum and ash blondes may radiate more heat. Lighter tones provide not only cooling but also vitality and energy that are just right on the trail by the pool. In 2021 blondes with darker roots are all the rage for the summer and can bring comfort, style and fashion together.
A Selection of the Best Summer Wigs from the LA Wig Company. Enjoy!