Making the tough decision of having to choose between Human and Synthetic wigs a breeze
For many it is hard to make the decision to wear a wig in the first place and hence it then becomes even harder if they have to spend time thinking about which one to go for, a human hair wig or a synthetic one.
The fact of the matter is that both the wigs are very good and are safe to wear.
However it is also a fact that since Human hair wigs are literally made from human hair they are more realistic in appearance. That doesn’t that you make a quick decision (however temping it might me) and rush to buy a human hair wig.
There is more to wigs then just looking a 100% realistic; I mean with a human hair it is likely only a hair stylist may realize that it is a wig and that too when they touch it.
A Synthetic wig can also be a good option at times and they too can look almost realistic or modified to look so.
That is exactly what this article aims at doing; providing you with the facts and the properties of the two most popular types of wigs so that when it comes to buying one you have a clear picture of what to buy.
Your reason for choosing to wear a wig
Wigs are becoming more popular day by day; in fact the wig industry has registered a growth of approximately 3% over the last year. However everyone has a different reason for wearing a wig.
Historically wigs have been worn for reasons that you may think quite strange in this modern age. For example in the past people used to shave of their hair and wear wigs to avoid lice; besides which it also kept them warm. At one point of time it was considered a status symbol as only the rich could afford it.
More recently the people have started wearing wigs for more practical purposes. For example several people have a medical condition due to which they are suffering from baldness, burns, etc. For people like these at times it becomes a necessity to wear a wig.
On the other hand there is also the convenience and ease factors that encourage busy working mothers and old disabled women to wear wigs. And then there are few who chose to wear a wig in order to change their appearance. With a wig it is quick and easy and at the same time easily revisable.
The features and properties
The human hair for the human hair wigs are obtained mainly from China, Europe, India and Indonesia.
The human hair can be used in two different ways, as raw hair (Remy or Cuticle hair) and as processed hair. This way it is used affects the quality and cost to some extent.
Human hair wigs are more often than not made manually and not via a machine. With the human hair wigs you can be sure of a natural feel and style them as you please using all the electrical appliances like blow dryer, curler, iron etc. In addition to which they can also be colored by a professional.
On the other hand the human hair wigs tend to be slightly more expensive, require more care. In fact human hair wigs require a great deal of care (which means more time spent on the wig).
At the end of the day it is a natural hair wig and not natural hair growing from your scalp. Hence if it is damaged it is not going to grow back again. The wigs thus require daily care and regular maintenance.
The Synthetic wigs are made from artificial fibers; hence when it comes to making them they are completely machine made.
The Synthetic wigs are machine made in a large number which is one of the reasons why they tend to be slightly less expensive than the human hair wigs.
It is common to find prestyled Synthetic wigs that just need to be put on. With Synthetic wigs too you can usually find similar styles as those in human hair wigs.
Human hair wigs at times have a coat of shine that may make them seem artificial but on the other hand they will not fade very easily and hence look great for a long time.
On the other hand Synthetic Wigs are not the most natural looking wigs and hence they are easier to spot. Besides which Synthetic wigs cannot be subjected to heat and this makes it almost impossible to use any styling tool with them. They too require some basic maintenance.
You should now be in a better position to make a decision. It is simple; first ask yourself why you need a wig (there are several reasons mentioned earlier) and then view the properties of each type.
You will surely have your answer. For example a busy working mom who has absolutely no time to go to a Hair Stylist every other day may choose a Synthetic wig.
This can be justified since a pre styled wig with less maintenance would be beneficial to her and at the same time since the cost is low she will be able to afford to buy more than 1 wig; each having a different style. Thus have the ability to wear a different style to work and a different one for the evening party.
However this was just an example and at the end of day you need to weigh your reasons for wearing a wig with the other factors and make a decision.
Your guide – Elevate Styles
Elevate Styles is one place where you can find all kinds of wig. It is an online store on the Internet and hence it is accessible from just about anywhere;
which means you can browse through the catalog any time and even buy one any time.
Elevates Styles offers much more than a simple catalog though. They are able to guide you and help you buy the perfect wig.
In the case where you require a custom wig with special requirements; there is a special section where you can submit your requirements and have Elevates Styles help you out with you preferences.
