If you’ve ever wondered, “Is wearing hair hot in summer?” or “How do you handle wigs/ toppers in the heat?” trust me, you’re not alone. These are some of the most common questions I get asked, especially when the weather starts warming up.
And honestly? It’s such a valid concern. Between beach days, pool swims, sweaty afternoons and harsh sun exposure, summer can feel a little intimidating when you wear alternative hair.
As an Australian brand, we know summer heat VERY well. Long days at the beach or by the pool just trying to survive those extreme temperatures are basically part of our lifestyle. So I’m sharing all my tips for wearing wigs and toppers comfortably in the heat including swimming, sun protection and how to make summer styling feel easy and effortless.
Will I get hot in my topper or wig?
I wish there was an easy answer for this but it's a tricky question because heat is subjective. Some women feel the heat more than others. The closest thing that you can compare wearing a topper or wig to is having thick bio hair and having lots of bio hair can get hot!
So the key to keeping cool in your hair is a PONYTAIL. Once you master a ponytail, tying back your hair is a lifesaver when wearing in the heat.
If a ponytail isn't an option or you want to take it even further, getting your hairpiece further thinned out to lower the density also makes such a difference.
Swimming in Alternate Hair
When summer rolls around, we all dream about being by the water whether it's a beach, pool, lake or even a sprinkler just to feel relief in the heat. And you can absolutely do these things in your Lusta piece, but there are definitely a few things to keep in mind if you want to protect your hairpiece and keep it looking its best!
If you’re just going for a quick dip or spending time by the pool, a little splash of water on your piece is generally fine. What we don’t recommend is fully submerging your hair regularly, especially in chlorine or salt water, as both can be quite drying and damaging. But if that happens, DON'T PANIC just wash your Lusta piece once your home and use a hydrating treatment to restore it to its former glory.
Now if you are planning on swimming a lot or fully embracing all the summer activities, I’d suggest reaching for a synthetic style or a more affordable piece that you don’t mind exposing to extra wear and tear. Save your luxury Lusta for those beach lunches, sunset drinks, and poolside moments instead!
Sun Exposure
There's nothing like the feeling of the warm sun and SPF on your skin in summer. But the sun, SPF and alternate hair aren't always the best of friends.
You can lie in the sun to your heart's content in your alternate hair, but, extended sun exposure to the piece can cause it to lighten, just like bio hair. This is technically not a ‘bad thing,' I actually like the fact that my piece behaves just like my natural hair. The naturally lightened colour of your piece can be the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. Then once the colder months roll around, just have your stylist touch up the roots, easy!
But if you want to keep the hand-painted baby in pristine condition, it might be worth using extra sun protection. Just a simple baseball cap or sun hat is the perfect way to prevent the sun from beaming down on your precious hair. However, you want to avoid getting sunscreen or any kind of skincare products on your piece as this can also alter the colour!
Now you have all the tips and tricks, it's time to enjoy your summer and wear the hair! ️
