How to Keep a Wig on While Swimming

You don't have to sit on the sidelines and watch your friends swim just because you're wearing a wig. People wear wigs for many different reasons, such as hair loss from alopecia or simply to jazz up their appearance. Although it might be tempting, don't take a leap into the water until you've properly secured your wig. With the proper materials and preparation, you can join your friends for a swim in the nearest lake or swimming pool.

Things You'll Need

  • Shower cap
  • Swimming cap
  • Bobby or hair pins
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pin the wig into a bun on top of your head or put it in a ponytail, if possible, and secure with bobby pins. Otherwise, you can tuck stray or hanging hairs under the shower cap after you put it over the wig.

    • 2

      Place the shower cap onto your head. The shower cap acts as a second barrier underneath the swim cap in case water seeps in under the swim cap.

    • 3

      Pull the swimming cap down over the shower cap. This will help protect your hair from water, chlorine, sand or saltwater. When done, take a swim.

    • 4

      Remove both caps and all pins after you finish swimming. If your wig gets wet or damp, lightly blow dry it on the lowest, coolest setting.