Tips to buy a wig

Whether you are suffering from hair fall, undergoing chemotherapy, suffering
from autoimmune disorder or have had a severe burn, you may need to wear a
wig. Indeed, wearing a wig is not a taboo and people also wear wigs to enhance
their appearance. However, while selecting your first wig, you need to decide its
essential features. It is natural for anybody to look for a wig that imparts a
natural appearance. Indeed, it is possible to get a wig that appears so natural
as not to invite curious gaze from others. There is a variety of wigs available in
the market in different looks and budgets. Indeed, there are some so realistic
wigs that you would never know that someone is wearing a wig. But buying
such wigs is not easy. You really need to go through lot of trial and error to
chance upon the best for you since the most suitable one should just fit you
snuggly.

Wig Material

The material of the wig decides a lot about its comfort and look. You can have
wigs made of human hair, synthetic fibre as well as animal hair. Among
human hair you can get Asian hair, European hair etc. Indeed, there are many
benefits of a human hair wig.

Benefits of a human hair wig include –

 natural feel, texture and appearance

 natural looking movement of hair
 you can heat, straighten, curl and style it on recommended temperature
 it is versatileand can be made into different formations
 durable, if you take due care
 less tangling

Nevertheless, there are some demerits of wigs made of human hair.

Demerits of wigs made of human hair

 Expensive compared to synthetic hair

Synthetic hair wigs

You can go for synthetic hair wigs too. These wigs have some advantages over
natural hair wigs. Using these wigs is more convenient compared to natural
hair wigs. These wigs can hold onto the style you give them. No more regular
combing to avoid frizz; no more failing your hair style. You can sport
consistently stylish hair.You can get synthetic wigs in different cap types. You
can get full monofilament wigs which offer more freedom with parting and
styling. You can also get ones which are easy to manage and natural looking.
The variety is huge. In fact, you can also get African American wigs, Caucasian
wigs etc. Indeed, there are many benefits of synthetic hair wigs. However, there
are some demerits too.

Benefits of synthetic hair wigs

 Realistic to look, feel and texture due to use of modern technology

 Ready to wear wigs; need not style
 Low maintenance; does not need preparation or cleaning
 Pocket friendly
 You can even heat and style it

Demerits of synthetic hair wigs

 Limited styling option
 Cannot be made into styles requiring high heat
 Does not last long; just about 4 to 6 months

Types Of Wig Cap Types

The inner lining of a wig is known as cap. The hair of the wig is attached onto
the cap, but the mode of attachment is different for different types of caps.
Caps can make a large difference to the way one feels and looks in a particular
wig. Needless to say that modern wig caps have been designed by incorporating
advanced and lighter material that imparts natural lookto the wig and is more
breathable. Being breathable also means that these wigs are comfortable to
wear for longterm. Since the cap type determines your comfort, ease and feel, it
pays to know the difference between different types of caps.

Monofilament Caps
These caps have a soft mesh at the base which imparts it with a natural look.
The makes gives the impression of hair strands growing out of scalp. Hair
strands are attached separately to the mesh which allows for combing and
parting. For patients undergoing chemotherapy and experiencing hair loss due
to that there is an extra layer of soft fabric over and above the mesh.

Lace Front Caps

In this type of wigs, individual hair strands are attached to a delicate material
made of lace along the natural hairline. This helps the hair strands to blend
with the lace and make it appear very natural. It gives the appearance of
natural hairline which allows for combing the hair back and make it into
different styles.

Basic Caps
These are the most common types of wigs and are very affordable. In these
caps there are strips containing hair strands. Several such strips are attached
to a wig frame. Since the strips are open, they help with circulation of air to the
scalp. Since several such hair strips are used, it forms a volume and covers the
entire cap.

Getting The Perfect Size

For natural feel, look and comfort, the wig must be of the perfect size. However,
you can get them only in three sizes, Large, average and petite. Wig
manufacturers take a variety of measurements like the circumference of your
head, length from the front of your hairline to the back over the crown of your
head. These measurements are taken to ensure that the wig fits your head just
perfectly. Stand in front of the mirror, try differently sized wigs of different
types and see how it looks. Appearance and stability is most important since
you would not want others to know that you are wearing a wig. However, you
cannot sacrifice comfort either.

How To Ensure Comfortable Wearing

To make sure that you are able to put on the wig for several hours every day
without any discomfort, you need to go by some time tested remedies. Irritation
and itching from wigs is mainly due to the formation of bacteria and fungi on
the scalp. So before wearing the wig make sure to disinfect your scalp. You can
rinse the scalp with an alcohol free solution. You can also wear a good quality
wig liner to prevent your scalp from getting dry and itchy. If the wig is made of
natural hair, make sure that it is properly rinsed and there is no trace of
shampoo or hair styling product in it.