Monday, June 16, 2008

Hair Wigs: Choosing a good wig now may save you money in the end

The key issue today is –“why choose quality instead of a cheap hair wig?” There’s always a first time for everything, choosing the best wig is not exceptional.

While many people purchase a wig to change their style or to create a dramatic look for a special night, others wear wig hairpieces on a daily basis to conceal thinning hair or to cover baldness resulting from an illness. But no matter why you choose to wear a wig, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before you purchase one and incorporate wigs into your style.

There are many different types of wigs available and they can range from being inexpensive to extremely expensive. For the most part, the old saying, "you get what you pay for," is true when it comes to purchasing wig hairpieces. The more you spend, the higher quality wig you'll get in return. And a higher quality hairpiece means that it will remain beautiful versatile for years to come.

Perhaps the most deciding factor that will help you decide how much to spend on your wig is how you are going to use it. If you are only going to use your wig occasionally for special events, you may be able to get by with an inexpensive wig. But since most inexpensive wigs are made with synthetic hair, it is almost impossible to match them up with your existing hair colour or to achieve a truly natural look. Inexpensive wig hairpieces are also not finely wefted. That means that more hair is sewn into one weft of the wig instead of distributed throughout the wig evenly resulting in a baby doll hair look if you're not careful.

Other things to consider before you go by an inexpensive hair wig, is how you are going to style the hairpiece. Synthetic hair cannot be coloured, permed or curled with thermal tools. So, your styling and change-out options with an inexpensive wig are limited.

All of these drawbacks make the natural-hair wig i.e. lace front, lace full wigs your best bet especially if you wear a hair wig on a daily basis. While this hairpiece may be a little more expensive, you can colour it, cut it and curl it just like you would your own hair because it is real hair. Wig hairpieces (lace front, lace full wigs) made with natural hair also look more natural in sunlight and under certain lights than do wigs made with synthetic hair strands.

Even natural hair wigs, though, come with a wide variety of prices. The prices vary according to quality and length of the hair used and the craftsmanship of the hairpiece itself. Again, you get what you pay for.

If you plan to wear your wig daily, you should also look for wig hairpieces that are light and finely woven. The hair wig should allow a good amount of air to circulate through the wig and onto your scalp. This is not only for your own comfort but for the well being of your own hair. Tight and constrictive wigs can cause friction and cut off the blood supply to your scalp resulting in hair loss.

So, before you buy a wig, investigate all of your options carefully. Choosing a good wig now may save you money in the end because you will probably never have to replace it.

Always remember this- you get what you pay for period! If your buying a wig to change your style or to create a dramatic look for a special night, or even wear wig hairpieces on a daily basis to conceal thinning hair or to cover baldness resulting from an illness, no matter why you choose to wear a wig, just go for the best quality human hair wig that can last long and looks natural.

About The Author

Tabitha Mwendo is a recognized authority on the subject of Hairdressing, currently focused on Front Lace Wigs. Her website, http://www.wighair-pieces.com , provides a wealth of informative articles and resources on everything you’ll ever need to know about full lace wigs.

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