Human Hair Wigs

Wigs come in virtually any color you desire. When they need to wear wigs, many people use the opportunity to try something new. For example, they try a color they wore when they were younger or a style they’ve always admired on others.

What’s the Difference between Human Hair and Synthetic Wigs?

Some people prefer synthetic wigs since they are easier to maintain, hold a hair style longer, dry faster after washing and are cheaper than human hair wigs. However, you can not use hot styling products on synthetic hair since heat will melt it. Human hair wigs feel and look more like ‘real’ hair than synthetics. In addition, they can be restyled with curling irons, hot rollers and blow dryers.

What Kind of Hair is used in Human Hair Wigs?

It depends on the wig. Most wigs are made with European hair rather than Asian/Indian hair. European hair is finer, but less durable. If you are considering a wig, you will want to discuss the pros and cons of various hair types with your wigmaker. Different varieties will vary in cost as well as texture and style.

How Does One Attach a Wig to the Scalp?

If you have natural hair, you can use special clips to hold the wig in place. If you have a great deal of hair, you may want to wear a skull cap over your hair and then place the wig on top of it. If you don’t have any hair, double-sided sticky tape is usually used to hold a wig in place.

It does take some practice to learn how to put a wig on your head, so ask for assistance from your wigmaker and be prepared to practice a few times to make sure it’s on correctly.

How do you Care for Your Wig?

You have to care for human hair wigs very carefully. First, if you’re not wearing a skull cap, it is important to make sure your scalp is oil free. When you shower or bathe, thoroughly wash your scalp or what’s left of your hair with shampoo or soap. If your scalp is greasy beneath your wig, the wig may not stay positioned properly; in addition, it can absorb the oils from the scalp, making your wig look greasy.

When you take off your wig, you should place it on a hair stand or mannequin to help it maintain its shape.

Washing Your Wig

Do not wash your wig every day – it will start to break down and may even develop bald patches. Try to wash your wig every six to eight wearings in warm weather and every twelve to fifteen wearings in cooler weather. Of course, if you notice your wig looks especially greasy or dirty, wash it more frequently.

Before washing your wig, you’ll want to get rid of any tangles. Wash your wig in a basin of cool water with wig shampoo added to it. Let the wig soak for a few minutes and then gently squeeze out the water. Rinse it well in cool water. Gently shampoo the wig, without overly massaging the shampoo into it. Then, rinse it again in cool water. If you want to use a wig conditioner, apply it for five minutes and then rinse your wig in cool water again. Gently squeeze out the water before drying your wig.

Drying your Wig

To dry, gently towel dry. Then let your wig air dry on a dry towel or a wire head form that allows for circulation. Once the wig is dry, style it normally. You can also use blow dryers to dry human hair wigs.

Styling your Wig

Use only a special wire wig brush or a pick to style your wig. Do not rip the brush through the hair, but work it through gently to untangle it. You can use heat styling products, but be careful not to have the heat up too high; excessive heat can burn your wig. You can use wig spray, or even a light hairspray, to hold a style in place. One of the huge benefits to human hair wigs is that you can use any styling products you want, though you may want to use good quality ones that your wig maker recommends so you don’t cause too much wear and tear to your wig.

Remember that you should never style a wet wig.