What is GYM Wig and Should I have one?
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A gym hair wig is a designated wig someone uses to go to the gym or wear during sporting activities. A gym wig can be any style, colour and type of wig you feel most comfortable in; however there are a few recommended styling types and helpful criteria you can refer to when choosing your designated gym wig. These specific types and styles are more work-out friendly than others.
This blog will help determine what wigs are the best for gym use, as well as offering advice on how best to secure your wig when working out, so you can focus on feeling the burn!
Can you wear a wig to the gym?
You can wear a wig to the gym; however, you need to be prepared for your wig to potentially wear quicker than some of your other wigs, due to sweat and also potentially any quick/rough styling that may occur.
For example, our wig wearer Steph has a designated wig for gym wear and finds that wearing a wig is no problem when working out. Listen to what Steph says about her gym routine and the type of wig that is the most comfortable.
Here are Steph’s top tips from her own gym routine to help you manage your gym wig.
Choosing your gym hair wig:
1. Wear an older wig
If you have any older wigs that you don’t tend to wear as much anymore, then these can be given a new purpose in the form of your new gym wig! You don’t want to be wearing your best wig to workout in, it will inevitably get sweaty and you’ll have to keep washing it, it’s best to stick to something that you’re not attached too as it may wear faster.
2. Styling
In terms of styling for your gym hair wig, if you want no-nonsense then the shorter the better, you can then push it behind your ears so it is off your face and does not get in the way. However, if you find all your older wigs are long or you feel a short hair look doesn’t suit you, then styling your hair in braids is recommended so it doesn’t bother you.
3. Human hair vs synthetic hair
Overall, there are pros and cons to using human hair and synthetic hair wigs for going to the gym; it depends entirely on your preference. Human hair is generally more expensive and heavier; however, if you want to be able to style the hair differently each time you visit and would prefer to have a more natural-looking wig, then it’s ideal. Similarly, synthetic hair wigs are lighter and cheaper but they maintain their style and are sometimes difficult to manipulate, which could affect how you style your gym hair wig.
Securing your Gym Wig
If you would like a full guide on the best ways to secure a wig and also some top tips on wearing a wig during sporting activities, then please read our previous posts.
When doing any form of exercise, you need to feel comfortable and safe in the knowledge your wig is as secure as can be before you start, which is why we recommend using wig tape and/or wig clips to secure your wig when working out.
We hope you now have the confidence to get back in the gym and feel the burn, safe in the knowledge that your gym hair wig looks fabulous and feels nice and secure!
This blog will help determine what wigs are the best for gym use, as well as offering advice on how best to secure your wig when working out, so you can focus on feeling the burn!
Can you wear a wig to the gym?
You can wear a wig to the gym; however, you need to be prepared for your wig to potentially wear quicker than some of your other wigs, due to sweat and also potentially any quick/rough styling that may occur.
For example, our wig wearer Steph has a designated wig for gym wear and finds that wearing a wig is no problem when working out. Listen to what Steph says about her gym routine and the type of wig that is the most comfortable.
Here are Steph’s top tips from her own gym routine to help you manage your gym wig.
Choosing your gym hair wig:
1. Wear an older wig
If you have any older wigs that you don’t tend to wear as much anymore, then these can be given a new purpose in the form of your new gym wig! You don’t want to be wearing your best wig to workout in, it will inevitably get sweaty and you’ll have to keep washing it, it’s best to stick to something that you’re not attached too as it may wear faster.
2. Styling
In terms of styling for your gym hair wig, if you want no-nonsense then the shorter the better, you can then push it behind your ears so it is off your face and does not get in the way. However, if you find all your older wigs are long or you feel a short hair look doesn’t suit you, then styling your hair in braids is recommended so it doesn’t bother you.
3. Human hair vs synthetic hair
Overall, there are pros and cons to using human hair and synthetic hair wigs for going to the gym; it depends entirely on your preference. Human hair is generally more expensive and heavier; however, if you want to be able to style the hair differently each time you visit and would prefer to have a more natural-looking wig, then it’s ideal. Similarly, synthetic hair wigs are lighter and cheaper but they maintain their style and are sometimes difficult to manipulate, which could affect how you style your gym hair wig.
Securing your Gym Wig
If you would like a full guide on the best ways to secure a wig and also some top tips on wearing a wig during sporting activities, then please read our previous posts.
When doing any form of exercise, you need to feel comfortable and safe in the knowledge your wig is as secure as can be before you start, which is why we recommend using wig tape and/or wig clips to secure your wig when working out.
We hope you now have the confidence to get back in the gym and feel the burn, safe in the knowledge that your gym hair wig looks fabulous and feels nice and secure!