How Much Does a Human Hair Wig Actually Cost Per Wear?

Okay real talk—I've been calculating wig costs for three years and the numbers will blow your mind.

Most people see a $300+ price tag and immediately think "that's too expensive." I get it. I thought the same thing when I started this journey.

But here's the math nobody does for you:

A quality glueless human hair wig from Ruola runs $250-350. With proper care, you're looking at 18-24 months of regular wear. That's 250-400 wears easily.

Cost per wear: under $1.

Compare that to:

Weekly salon treatments: $60-150 each visit

Monthly color touch-ups: $100-200

Weave maintenance: $150-300 monthly

Those alternatives cost $2,000-4,000 annually. The wig costs less than $250 per year amortized.

And nobody talks about TIME cost. Every salon visit is 2-3 hours. Every weave maintenance appointment is 2 hours. That's 100-150 hours per year spent on hair maintenance.

Your wig? 5 minutes to put on. Done.

The real expense isn't buying quality. The real expense is buying cheap alternatives that cost more over time.

I made the switch two years ago. Haven't looked back. My hair costs have dropped by 60% and I spend way less time on maintenance.

Your wig isn't a luxury. It's the budget option when you do the math properly.

What are your wig cost calculations? I genuinely want to hear.