Well Xmas is over and winter is here. So what is the best way to take care of your hair while keeping it looking stylish over the cold months? Well a custom made natural looking wig could be your protective styling answer. Some of you that may have been rocking your natural tresses during the warmer weather but now you should be considering how you can protect your delicate afro or curly hair from the cold.

There are many options available such as the currently popular crochet braids, single braids which are now in vogue as well as twists. While all of those alternatives are perfectly fine, there is one more option available to you that can trump all the others if used correctly. You’ve guessed it – the humble wig.

The stigma behind wearing a wig among the younger generation is well and truly gone. Every stylish lady has a wig as her go-to look whenever she needs it. With a custom wig you may specify the exact amount of hair, type of cut and colour deposit that you desire. What’s even more appealing is that a wig lasts longer than a weave since you can remove it and re-use repeatedly. It’s advisable to invest in good quality hair extensions to make the wig so that it can last up to a year or more with good care.

Wigs also allow you to reach your own natural hair underneath everyday, when you take if off so that you may keep up whatever hair growth regime you want to. This includes the famous “green house effect aka baggie method” of sealing oils into your hair using a plastic bag or cap under the wig to curb breakage. Using this method combined with deep conditioning and a healthy diet/vitamins supplement will enable you to retain a good few inches of hair growth over the winter period.

Here are some top tips for getting your custom wig made:

• Provide your wigmaker with some photos of the type of hair style you’d like

• Consider going for a texture that is closer to your own (e.g. Kinky Curly, Afro Curly, Kinky, Straight) as these will look a lot more natural and you will keep people guessing

• Use only Premium Virgin or Remy human hair from a reputable hair retailer

• If you’re stuck check YouTube wig and hair review videos for ideas

• If your wig has not been cut by the wigmaker wear it to your hair stylist who can then layer it for you to have a more natural look

• When you are not wearing your wig, wash condition and dry it, then store in a cool dry box or bag until next time

With fabulous resources out there such as Wig Wash and Drop, The Wig Bar and The Wig Fix, you will be able to keep your wig looking swish at all times.