How Much You Learn About Choosing Right Wigs
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Wig Types:
The differentiation between wigs basically comes down to cap design and features, which have an impact on price. The cap directly influences how secure and comfortable the wig sits on your head. It also protects your real hair from damage which is why you should prioritize it while weighing your options. You have three primary options in terms of cap construction:
Lace Front Wigs
Natural lace front wigs feature an undetectable lace mesh along the hairline and a comfortable, stretchy cap. The lace comes in different but natural skin colors, so it’s invisible when installed on the hairline, and you may style the hair back without it looking like a wig. Celebrity wigs come pre-styled and are a great way to get all of the features of bob wigs or a custom color job without having to do it yourself. Sometimes bangs are included too!
Full Lace Wigs
With full lace wigs, the entire cap is a sheer lace material. The hair strands are sewn directly in a mesh that mimics your natural scalp color for a natural look. This cap design also means you can style your wig anyway. All of the full lace wigs offered at Perfect Locks are made from virgin Indian hair.
U-Part Wigs
U-part wigs are designed to offer a more natural look. The wig cap has a small U-shaped opening at the top, allowing you to pull out some of your real hair and blend it with the wig for a seamless, natural appearance. This design is ideal if you want to wear your wig as a half wig or just want to show off some of your natural hair.
Monofilament caps
Monofilament caps are the most natural-looking hairpieces because of their wig cap construction. This is because they’re made from a sheer nylon mesh that allows your actual scalp color to show when parting hair. As a result, you can style the wig any way you fancy. Real wig-makers or wig experts will need to take detailed calculations of your measurements to create the perfect custom wig with this type of cap construction.
Wig Length:
Wig length is the length of a wig’s hair strands from the crown. You must consider it while shopping for a human hair wig because different wigs may have the exact hair strand measurements but appear shorter or longer due to the texture.
Straight wigs often appear as the length indicated, but wavy and curly wigs will often look shorter due to the texture. Hair length is also of the essence because it affects how the wig will look on you. If you’re short, for instance, a 10” wig will look longer on you than on a taller person.
And when you’re slim and tall, you’re better off with medium to long wigs because they offer a feminine look. That said, wigs come in lengths of 8inches to 28inches. Here’s a breakdown of where each inch falls on average:
8”- below the ear
10”- around the chin
12”- shoulders
14”- upper back
16”- bra strap
18”- the shoulder blades
20-22”- the mid back
24-26- the lower back
28” -waist length
Wig Texture:
The texture is also a priority if you want to land the best wig for your hair type. It affects not just how the wig will look on you but also styling options. Generally, wigs fall under the following categories in terms of texture:
Straight
Natural Straight is the way to go if you plan on styling a lot. It’s a little coarse than silky wigs, but that’s its best feature because it easily maintains the shape and styling. On the other hand, Yaki textured wigs look and feel like relaxed or flat-ironed Afro Caribbean hair and have more volume and a slightly coarse texture, with options ranging from light to heavy yaki.
Wavy
Wave textured wigs range from natural, deep, water to body wave and are ideal if you prefer hair that’s curly but not too curly. The natural wave is your best bet if you prefer natural-looking wigs that are hard to detect. It’s usually almost straight, with slight waves, and resembles natural hair.
Curly
Curly-textured wigs look like real natural curly hair and are also quite voluminous. As a result, they’re the most popular of all wigs. With a curly lace front or full lace wigs, you have two main options tight curly or kinky curly. Curly is an excellent fit if you prefer to play around with your hair because it’s easier to style and won’t tangle easily.
The differentiation between wigs basically comes down to cap design and features, which have an impact on price. The cap directly influences how secure and comfortable the wig sits on your head. It also protects your real hair from damage which is why you should prioritize it while weighing your options. You have three primary options in terms of cap construction:
Lace Front Wigs
Natural lace front wigs feature an undetectable lace mesh along the hairline and a comfortable, stretchy cap. The lace comes in different but natural skin colors, so it’s invisible when installed on the hairline, and you may style the hair back without it looking like a wig. Celebrity wigs come pre-styled and are a great way to get all of the features of bob wigs or a custom color job without having to do it yourself. Sometimes bangs are included too!
Full Lace Wigs
With full lace wigs, the entire cap is a sheer lace material. The hair strands are sewn directly in a mesh that mimics your natural scalp color for a natural look. This cap design also means you can style your wig anyway. All of the full lace wigs offered at Perfect Locks are made from virgin Indian hair.
U-Part Wigs
U-part wigs are designed to offer a more natural look. The wig cap has a small U-shaped opening at the top, allowing you to pull out some of your real hair and blend it with the wig for a seamless, natural appearance. This design is ideal if you want to wear your wig as a half wig or just want to show off some of your natural hair.
Monofilament caps
Monofilament caps are the most natural-looking hairpieces because of their wig cap construction. This is because they’re made from a sheer nylon mesh that allows your actual scalp color to show when parting hair. As a result, you can style the wig any way you fancy. Real wig-makers or wig experts will need to take detailed calculations of your measurements to create the perfect custom wig with this type of cap construction.
Wig Length:
Wig length is the length of a wig’s hair strands from the crown. You must consider it while shopping for a human hair wig because different wigs may have the exact hair strand measurements but appear shorter or longer due to the texture.
Straight wigs often appear as the length indicated, but wavy and curly wigs will often look shorter due to the texture. Hair length is also of the essence because it affects how the wig will look on you. If you’re short, for instance, a 10” wig will look longer on you than on a taller person.
And when you’re slim and tall, you’re better off with medium to long wigs because they offer a feminine look. That said, wigs come in lengths of 8inches to 28inches. Here’s a breakdown of where each inch falls on average:
8”- below the ear
10”- around the chin
12”- shoulders
14”- upper back
16”- bra strap
18”- the shoulder blades
20-22”- the mid back
24-26- the lower back
28” -waist length
Wig Texture:
The texture is also a priority if you want to land the best wig for your hair type. It affects not just how the wig will look on you but also styling options. Generally, wigs fall under the following categories in terms of texture:
Straight
Natural Straight is the way to go if you plan on styling a lot. It’s a little coarse than silky wigs, but that’s its best feature because it easily maintains the shape and styling. On the other hand, Yaki textured wigs look and feel like relaxed or flat-ironed Afro Caribbean hair and have more volume and a slightly coarse texture, with options ranging from light to heavy yaki.
Wavy
Wave textured wigs range from natural, deep, water to body wave and are ideal if you prefer hair that’s curly but not too curly. The natural wave is your best bet if you prefer natural-looking wigs that are hard to detect. It’s usually almost straight, with slight waves, and resembles natural hair.
Curly
Curly-textured wigs look like real natural curly hair and are also quite voluminous. As a result, they’re the most popular of all wigs. With a curly lace front or full lace wigs, you have two main options tight curly or kinky curly. Curly is an excellent fit if you prefer to play around with your hair because it’s easier to style and won’t tangle easily.