Preventing Oxidation
DON'T LOSE YOUR COLOR
What IS OXIDATION ANYWAY?
Oxidation is a chemical reaction that affects the colour hues in your hair anytime oxygen is present and the molecules are exposed to UV light.
In other words, anytime you’re outside in the sun! This chemical reaction causes damage to the outer layer of the hair shaft, in both human and synthetic hair.
how does oxidation affect my hair system?
Your hair system may begin to take on a red hue or colour tint. This is most often a direct result of losing the green colour pigments in the hair shafts of a hairpiece.
These colour pigments become exposed to the elements and turn red because oxidation causes the outer layer of hair follicles to peel back. Imagine the trunk of a palm tree… this is what the hair follicles in your system look like after oxidation has begun!
WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE TO AVOID OXIDATION?
Assuming you aren’t able to stay indoors 100% of the time, you’ll always face oxidation issues with your hair system.
An ounce of prevention = A pound of protection.
Many hair replacement products contain UV protectors to help block most of these harmful rays and some even contain antioxidants to help neutralize the process entirely. Using these products doesn’t mean oxidation will never be an issue, but they will help.
Also, if you’ll be spending long periods of time outdoors doing yard work or playing golf etc. you may want to consider wearing a hat or cap. Anytime you can protect your hair system from direct UV sunlight will help to extend the time it takes to oxidize.