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Correctly storing your wig will ensure that your wig never looks messy, matted, or misshapen. One potential solution to this problem is buying a wig stand, but do you really need a wig stand?

You need a wig stand if you want your wig to maintain its shape. Storing your wig on a stand will keep it from tangling and losing its original shape.

Wig stands also make it easier to clean and style your wig even if you don’t have a dressing table. There are other options to store your wigs, including using wig heads, foam heads, wig hangers, and even using a hook in your bedroom closet.

When you’re shopping for a wig stand, it’s important to consider the pros and cons of the various wig storage options.

Read on to find out why you need a wig stand.

We’ll also cover the following topics within this article: (1) what kind of stand you should purchase or build, (2) when you should use the stand, and (3) alternative wig storage ideas and tips.

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Wigs can be a costly investment, and it’s important to keep them in good condition. After making such a significant purchase, we recommend that ladies purchase a wig stand from your local beauty supply store or an online retailer (like Amazon or Sally Beauty Supply).

Storing your wig on a stand will help you maintain it over the years. It’s essential to prevent your wig from tangling, losing its shape, and getting dirty.

Wig stands are also useful tools for styling and cleaning your wig. Let’s discuss some additional benefits of owning a wig stand.

1. Keep Wig From Tangling

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Untangling a wig can be a complicated process. If you’re not careful, you may lose some of the wig’s hair as you attempt to comb out the tangles.

This can leave bare patches (i.e., thinning spots) throughout your wig. To avoid this problem altogether, you need to take precautions to avoid tangling your wig. Storing it on a stand will help significantly.

Keep in mind that wigs are made to mimic human hair. So, when you put your wig on a flat surface (e.g., bathroom counter) or on a hook, the hair will shift and potentially tangle.

Storing your wig on a stand will keep all of the hairs in place, ensuring that it does not get knotted.

2. Help Your Wig Keep Its Shape

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When a wig is made, the hair is carefully arranged in the wig cap to make the wig look like human hair.

When you take off your wig, laying it on a flat surface will cause all of the hair to shift to one side. This can also be an issue with wig boxes.

Hanging your wig on a peg or hook will also cause all of your wig’s hair to shift. Either way, if you do not store your wig properly, it may lose its volume, making it look synthetic, messy, and unnatural.

3. Keep Your Wig Clean

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Wigs are not just beautiful accessories, but they are also dust-magnets that pick up dander, pet hair, dirt, and crumbs on contact.

If you store your wig on a flat surface, it will undoubtedly pick up dust. Keeping your wig on a stand will keep your wig away from dirt and dust. Storing your wig on a stand will likely make it so that you do not have to shampoo your wig as often.

4. Styling Your Wig Is Easier

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Styling your wig can be a fun and exciting way to change up your look, but styling wigs without a proper wig holder can be difficult.

Using a stand will keep the wig steady while you style it. Trying to holding your styling tools and the wig simultaneously is nearly impossible.

5. Increase Airflow

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Over time, wigs can get smelly, itchy, and hot. As you wear your wig, it will absorb the natural oils that your scalp produces.

Wig Mannequin stand also trap sweat and humidity in your wig cap. After a couple of weeks, your wig may start to develop a dirty smell.

When you are not wearing your wig, storing it on a wig stand will increase your wig’s exposure to clean, fresh air. Properly storing your wig enables the sweat and humidity trapped in your wig to dry out thoroughly.

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