How to Choose a Wig

When you buy your first wig it can be an exciting yet daunting experience because there are so many types, differences, and hairlines to choose from. Whether you are buying a wig to combat the look of hair loss or just want a new look, there are many ways to use the wig to enhance your attractive look as compared to your natural hair.

• Choose whether you need to spend the extra money on real hair or whether you can settle for synthetic hair. Synthetic hair is economical and comes in two styles, one that is molded right onto the cap, and the other type has hair that can be restyled differently after every wash.  Although real hair is a lot more expensive, it looks and flows most like your own hair.  Real hair is thicker to thinner from Asian, to Indonesian, to European. 


• Select a style that accompanies the shape of your face and your scalp.  Selecting a wig that is too long or too short may not look natural.  Choose a style that is not too difficult to maintain because if the hair is too long, the wig will become tangled easily and need more care.  Longer wigs tend to look less natural. 


• Decide on a color that matches the natural color of your hair and eyebrows.  It is always a good idea to choose a wig that is not too dark, and when in doubt, choose a wig that is a little bit lighter than your hair color, but not too dramatic if you are trying to avoid the Elvira look.


• Accessorize the wig just as you would accessorize your natural hair.  Wigs need to be brushed, require pins to hold it in place while brushing and sometimes during wear, hairnets to cover your natural hair, and even gentle shampoo and conditioner to clean it.