Something You Must Know About Wigs

Cost: Anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand depending on hair type (human or synthetic), quality (Asian, Indian, Remy European, etc.), size, thickness and supplier.

Pro's: You can change your style at will and they are generally easy to put on and go out the door.

Con's: It is sometimes hard to find the 'perfect' look and the process can be overwhelming. Go to a wig shop if you have one in your area. Full wigs can be hot.

Comfort: Again, this depends. There are several different bases to choose from. Vacuum sealed thiswigs look awesome and stay on your head remarkably well but are extremely hot in warm weather. A mesh or lace base is much more breathable but sometimes more difficult to conceal and the lace is fragile and must be vented (more hair added) and/or replaced often.

Attachment: Some wigs have a strap in them that you fit to your head as well as clips to clip on to your remaining hair. Vacuum sealed wigs require a shaved head for the seal to work. Some are 'tight fit' so you pull an elastic strap tights and it holds it on.

Maintainance : Preventing as needed. Most people do not sleep in their wigs as it is hard on the wig and on the scalp. Thus you need to have a head dummy to put it on at night and to use for styling, drying, etc. Deep conditioning is needed periodically for human hair wigs to keep them from drying out.


Edited by Karen Shelton - April 04 2011 at 9:51pm