Hair toppers can help add volume, cover hair loss area and improve your confidence. But sometimes, you may feel that the clips are tight, and make you feel uncomfortable, especially after wearing them for a long time. Some people feel pressure on the scalp or even pain after a few hours.
This is a common question that many people are facing. The good news is—there are simple ways to make your hair topper feel better. Here are four easy tips anyone can try:
1. Try a Halo Wire
Some hair toppers now come with a halo wire. It looks like a clear headband. The halo-wire helps hold the hair topper in place, so the front two clips are not needed anymore.
The wire is soft and stretchy. You can adjust it tighter or looser to fit your head. This helps reduce the pulling feeling.
Halo-Wire
2. Use Hair Velcro
If your clips slide or feel like they’re pulling, try hair Velcro. These are small sticky pads that go inside the hair topper, near the clips.
Velcro gives the clips something to hold on to. It helps stop the hair topper from moving and makes it more comfortable.
Note: Use Velcro made for hair. It won’t damage your natural hair.
Hair velcro grippers
3. Wear a Wig Grip
A wig grip is a soft band that goes around your head, under the hair topper. It helps protect your scalp from the clips. It also keeps the hair topper from sliding.
Wig grips are great for people who has fine or thin hair. These grips make the hair topper softer and more stable.
Tip: Choose a velvet grip that doesn’t slip. It’s more comfortable.
Wig Grip
4. Brush Hair Back Before Wearing
If the clips sit on flat hair, they can pull on your scalp. One simple fix is to brush your hair backward before you put on the hair topper.
This adds a bit of volume under the clips. It helps the clips hold better and feel softer. You can also gently tease the roots for more lift.
Final Thoughts
If you feels uncomfortable when wearing hair toppers, it doesn’t mean if there is something wrong. It just means your scalp needs a little extra care. Everyone’s head and hair are different, so it may take some trial and error.
Try above methods to see if there is anyone works. A wig grip, halo wire, hair Velcro, or brushing back your hair—each one can make a big difference.
Hair toppers should not only look good—they should feel good too.