Many people these days purchase hair wigs. There are many reasons why people choose to wear wigs. Many people choose wigs as an option for hair loss. Another popular reason why you might choose to purchase a wig is for vanity purposes. Whatever the reason, a person should know certain facts before purchasing any kind of hair wig.



The question most often asked when purchasing a wig, is which type of wig should I choose, synthetic or human hair? Today's better quality synthetic wigs are virtually indistinguishable from human hair, except to the most practiced eye. Synthetic wigs are easier to care for and lower priced. The monofilament fiber "hair" used to make synthetic wigs has "memory" which means it maintains its wave or curl, texture and volume, requiring minimal upkeep. Synthetic wigs, however, are not designed to accept a permanent wave or color change and can be permanently damaged by the use of curling irons, blow dryers or hot rollers.

A human hair wig is the most natural looking option. It can be cut, styled, permed or colored to suit your personal taste. Human hair wigs are more durable than synthetic wigs. However, human hair wigs are more expensive then synthetic wigs and require more care. They have to be shampooed, dried, styled and conditioned, just like your natural hair. Like your hair, they can lose their style if they get wet and frizz on humid days.

There are four basic types of human hair used in wigs: Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Caucasian (also called European hair). Most human hair wigs are made from Chinese or Indian hair. Caucasian/European is the strongest, most durable human hair for wig making. However, this type of hair is not as readily available and is the most expensive. Virgin hair is the best quality hair and is obtained from one single donor and is delivered in it's natural hair color to maintain the superior quality and strength of the hair. The cuticles of the hair are kept intact and are facing in one direction when making a wig or hairpiece; which reduces tangling and matting of the hair. Indian Remy hair is also exceptional hair and very popular, although it is a step down from the Virgin hair. Indian Remy hair is most often, colored and styled in popular curls and waves.

One of the many questions that you may want to know about purchasing a wig is how to achieve a natural look. Most wigs are manufactured with 10% to 30% too much hair, which is why all wigs can benefit from fine-tuning by a professional stylist. Some wigs may require minimal shaping, whereas other wigs may need significant thinning. One of the secrets to successfully wearing a wig is having it professionally styled on your head to suit your features.

Special products should also be used on human hair wigs because the hair in human hair wigs has been processed several times and is vulnerable to damage. Any high quality shampoo formulated for processed hair may be used, however, we strongly recommend you use the products made especially for wigs to protect your investment such as the products from the NearlyNatual line of hair care products. The NearlyNatual collection for hair replacement was developed to meet hair replacement styling needs. NearlyNatual takes pride in using organic ingredients to achieve the best hair care for hair replacement systems such as wigs and hair extensions. All NearlyNatural products are developed to meet specific needs for hair replacement and they are meant for use together to ensure optimal results. Each product contributes its own qualities to ensuring the best style and feel for the hair.

Our recommendations for the most undetectable, most natural looking, superior quality human hair wig in today's market would have to be full lace wigs made of Virgin hair.