Where you go to shop for
wigs has a lot to do with
your reason for buying a
wig in the first place. If you
are just looking for a wig for
some fun, like a costume or
a funky or whimsical
change, then you can easily
pick one up at a discount
store or beauty supply that
sells the lower-end synthetic
wigs. If, on the other hand,
you were looking for a wig
that will look natural and be
worn more frequently, then
you would be best off
shopping for your wig at a
boutique that specializes in
wigs and hairpieces or even
a wig maker. Does this
mean that you will have to
spend a fortune on a wig in
order to not have to look
like you are in costume?
Not necessarily. The internet
is now home to hundreds of
great options for those
looking to purchase high
quality wigs for a fraction of
the cost of what they are in
some boutiques. This is a
perk of not having to cover
the cost of things like the
rent on the beautiful
boutiques or their posh
decor. Online retailers are
able to offer better prices
thanks to a considerably
lower overhead.
There are six basic types of
wigs. Synthetic wigs or
machine made wigs, human
hair tied, hand-tied
synthetic, human machine
made, vacuum base and
custom breathable base.
Synthetic wigs may have a
skin like material on the top,
front, and crown area to
give a more natural
appearance which should
be considered. The style is
set into the synthetic fiber
permanently and will return
after each washing. Be sure
to carefully follow the care
instructions by the
manufacturer.
Human Hair Hand Tied
Cranial Prosthesis wigs can
vary in base materials but
typically consist of one or
more of the polyester mesh,
silk, mono filament, silicone,
or thin polyurethane. A non
slip material around the ear
tabs or nape of neck can
have a non slip material
where you would use a
corresponding thin
transparent tape to adhere
to. Hair types that can be
found with this type of wig
are Asian, Indian, Remy, and
European hair. It is very
important to closely follow
the care instructions from
the manufacturer when
washing and styling the wig
to avoid tangling and
damaging of the hair.
Han-tied synthetic wigs are
created by taking synthetic
fiber tied into a base
material. The style and hair
growth pattern or curl
pattern is permanently set.
They are easy to care for
and a great choice for
women looking to change
up their look for special
occasions or just for
something different.
Human hair machine made
wigs are determined by the
type of Human Hair that is
used as well as the cap
construction. Human hair
wigs require more time for
care and styling just like
your own hair would. You
will need to plan on
restyling after each
shampooing. Be sure to use
a more quality shampoo and
comb out thoroughly after
each wash.
Vacuum base wigs are on
the higher end line and will
require some upfront
investment of money and
time. They are custom
designed to fit your own
head. Be prepared to have a
plaster mold taken of your
head to ensure proper
suction of the wig to your
head. The base material is
silicone based with
European hair injected into
the base. This is an option
for women experiencing
total hair loss. They can be
a bit warm but are well
worth the natural
appearance of natural hair.
Custom breathable base
wigs are a great choice for
women experiencing
Alopecia Totalis (total hair
loss). A high quality
prosthesis is used with tiny
ventilation holes that
provides excellent fit,
comfort and natural hairline.
You will want to style and
care for this product in the
same manner as naturally
growing hair. It does
however require to be
replaced every three to four
months.