Synthetic Wigs vs Human Hair Wigs which is right for you?

Synthetic Wigs vs Human Hair Wigs: Which is Right for You?

Wigs come in all different styles, materials and lengths, so choosing a wig can be overwhelming when you have no clue where to begin but is also an exciting experience.... who doesn't love wigs right?ย ย Understanding the basicsย ofย synthetic wigs vsย human hair wigsย is key to selecting the right wig for you. Letโ€™s take a look at the difference between synthetic hair and human hair. This should help you to look out for the right things whilst wig shopping, helping you to make theย best decision for you.
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Human Hair Wigs

The key difference between synthetic hair and human hair is thatย human hair wigsย offer the most natural look and feel because they're real human hair. The hair is soft andย can be treated as your natural hair using the same treatments and hair wash products and have less maintenance compared to synthetic wigs.

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Advantagesย of Human Hair Wigs

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Styling versatilityย โ€“ Many human hair wigs can be styled, permed, brushed and coloured just like your own hair. If you wish to alter the colour of your wig you can freely do so just as you would with your own hair.

Longevityย โ€“ Withย the correctย care, human hair wigs can last up to a year or more even when worn daily. The lifespan is longerย because the hair will not start to mattย and can tolerate hair products and washing.

Natural lookย โ€“ human hair wigs will look and feel incredibly natural and are a perfect choice for those wanting to wear a wig that doesn't look like a wig.

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Limitationsย of Human Hair Wigs

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High maintenanceย โ€“ just like real hair, human hair wigs need to be washed and re-styled frequently if hair products are used on them daily. Follow a weekly hair wash regime to maintain your wig.

Costย โ€“ human hair wigs are typically more expensive as they are made from real hair but are worth the money considering the versatility.

Reacts to weatherย โ€“ just like natural hair, human hair wigs react to the weather. Yes, that means that the frizz can come out in wet weather too!

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Synthetic Hair Wigs

The difference between a synthetic wig and human wig is that the synthetic wig is made up of synthetic hair or synthetic fibres. Synthetic wigs do not have as much versatility as a human wig and cannot be dyed or washed as harshly, extra care is required to maintain your synthetic hair wig.

Synthetic hair wigsย have come a long wayย in recent years. The texture and look of our synthetic wigsย almost feels like human hair itself! and customers have loved their experience and new customers always seem shocked by our quality.

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Advantagesย of Synthetic Hair Wigs

Weather-proofย โ€“ one of the key advantages when looking at the synthetic vs human hair wigs debate, is a synthetic wigs ability to retain its style, regardless of the weather, Which means no unwanted frizz!

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Versatilityย โ€“ there are endless colours options with synthetic wigs, ranging from natural to abstract, wild to wonderful colours. Our customers love our wigsย with pops of colours as much as our natural stylesย 

Costย โ€“ depending on the quality or style, synthetic hair wigs are by far, less expensive than human hair wigs. You can buy non-lace wigs or a lace front wig depending on your budget and preference.

Low maintenanceย โ€“ as the hairs are synthetic, they require less care than human hair. Generally, synthetic wigs require a wash after every 6-8 wears. When brushing your synthetic wig use a wide tooth brush or comb to avoidย putting pressure on the hair

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Limitationsย of Synthetic Hair Wigs

Shineย โ€“ some synthetic wigs can have an unnatural shine, but donโ€™t worry, you can check out our wigs where we have worked very hard to produce wigs that do not have high shine!

Lifespanย โ€“ synthetic wigs actually donโ€™t last as long as human hair wigs, so you might find yourself needing to replace your wig more frequently about every 3-4 months. Your Synthetic wigs lifespan can vary and it all depends on how you take care of it, however its still cheaper to buy.

Cannot change colourย โ€“ recolouring is not recommended for synthetic wigs, so make sure you choose a colour you will want to stick to.

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