With a history dating back to Ancient Egypt, the Wig has become one of the beauty industry’s most versatile tools. Today, the hair system is used for a variety of reasons, including enhancing natural volume and adding length. The hottest trends include sew-ins, closures, U-parts and lace fronts. However, for many clients who are new to wigs, the process can be overwhelming due to the sheer number of options available.
Choosing the right wig for your client requires knowing their needs and what is important to them. For example, the type of hair is a critical component when purchasing a new wig.
What You Need to Know About Wigs: Styles, Types, and Maintenance
A quality wig will have natural-looking, healthy hair that is carefully sorted for direction and density. This labor-intensive process, called turning, is necessary to ensure that the individual hairs ride smoothly against each other. Hair that has not been turned is more likely to tangle, mat and pull out.
In addition, a wig made with real human hair has a luminosity and texture that synthetic fibers cannot replicate. It is also softer and moves more naturally. This is why it is the preferred material for high-quality wigs.
Other important factors when purchasing a wig are the density and the style. A wig’s density is displayed as a percentage and tells you how thick the hair is. A higher percentage indicates a thicker wig and a lower one is a thin wig. The style of a wig is determined by the method of construction. A full lace wig, for example, has a lace base that has been hand-tied to each hair strand. This technique creates the illusion of hair growing out from the scalp and is a great choice for clients who want to avoid the clumping effect caused by a weft wig.
