One of the best features of living in San Diego just happens to be what makes it the most awkward aspect for wig-wearers. This is the brilliant summary climate. If you place a covering on your head, whether it is a scarf or a wig, it is always going to be warmer than your natural, biological hair. Fortunately, there are things you can do that minimize the discomfort of wearing a wig in warm, humid weather.

Factors within your control that will make your wig more comfortable are:

• Cap construction – Hand-tied wigs with a breathable base are lightweight and comfortable in hot weather.

• Color – Lighter colors reflect heat while dark colors absorb it.

• Style – Surprisingly, the construction of the wig is more of a factor than whether the style is long, medium or short.

Having to resort to wearing a wig because of a medical condition or a side effect of treatment can be emotionally stressful when you are already feeling vulnerable. You can, however, look at it as a positive thing. With such a huge variety of and styles of wigs to choose from, you can have a lot of fun experimenting and building up a collection. The selection process itself will be a welcome distraction and you will be on the road to becoming your old self, or maybe a new, better one!

The Raquel Welch collection alone offers 60 different styles to inspire your creative streak, from the cheeky short, spiky Tango to the sleek, shoulder length Show Stopper.

Seriously, do you have only one color of lipstick or eye shadow that you wear day in, day out? You don’t wear the same outfit seven days a week. Why should you be stuck with just one wig? If you have been liberated from the drudgery of being stuck with the same hairstyle day after day, enjoy it!