Types of wigs — An Introduciton to the different types of Wigs
A wig is a head covering which can be made of either real or artificial hair. Materials used can be human hair, animal hair or synthetic fibre. They can be used to conceal hair loss or as a fashionable alternative to styling your own hair. A wig can also act as a protection barrier for hair as it prevents from harmful pollutants and extreme weather from directly interacting with hair which can cause it to become dry and damaged. Alternatively, wigs can be used for religious reasons and are a less expensive option when compared to medical therapies and surgery to restore original hair. There are many different types of wigs and todays blog introduces the main ones.
If you sleep with your wig on, ensure that you are using a silk pillowcase and brush through the tangles gently in the morning. This will prevent damage to the wig and help with longevity of wig use. Remember to consider: do I need a wig cap?
Types of Wigs
If the wig is being worn every day, human hair wigs will wear out in about a year whereas synthetic hair wigs will wear out between 4–6 months. Human hair wigs should be washed every 7–14 days of wear. Synthetic hair wigs can be washed less often. Using the least amount of styling products on the wig will allow you to wash it less often, increasing the life span of…
