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What Are the Different Types of Wigs?
A Wig is a handy accessory serving many needs. It covers hair flaws, enhances your look, and makes a fashion statement. There are different types of wigs available but you need to understand what kind of a wig fits perfectly for your needs. To help you make the right choice, we have simplified the wig options for better understanding.
Purpose of The Wig:
1. Full Wig: It is used to cover the entire head.
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2.Half Wig: This wig is used to cover a specific area or bald patch on the head (ex: toppers, hair extensions, hairpiece, etc.).
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Based on the type of hair used, the wigs are mainly classified into three categories:
3.Human Hair Wigs
These wigs are made from human hair. They undoubtedly give a natural look and last longer than other wigs. They have all the advantages of natural hair and you can style them as you like. They are expensive and require high maintenance. The unprocessed human hair wigs are called virgin hair wigs.
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4.Animal Hair Wigs
These wigs are made using animal hair (yak, goat, horse, sheep, etc.). They cost less than human hair wigs (ex: clown wigs).
These are made from synthetic fibers such as nylon, acrylic, polyester, or plastic fibers. Over the past few years, synthetic wigs have improved significantly to resemble human hair and are very low in maintenance. They are least expensive compared to human/animal hair wigs. Synthetic wigs are less flexible than human hair wigs when it comes to styling as they are not high heat resistant.
Based on how they are created, the wigs are classified as follows:
- Hand Stitched
They are handmade and this is the oldest technique of making wigs followed from centuries. Hair stitched by hand moves similar to natural hair but these wigs are expensive due to the time-consuming process.
2. Machine Stitched
These wigs are produced using a machine to sew hair. Their production is faster and they are cheaper than hand stitched wigs.
There are many varieties of wigs available based on the type of cap used. Cap is the skeleton of a wig and hair is stitched to it. For several decades, cap provided a basic structure for the wig with limited options, but with changing needs, this transformed from more than just being a base to enhancing the wig quality giving a more natural look.
- Full Cap Wigs
These are the traditional type or the most basic wigs which cover the entire head and have high hair volume. They unfortunately do not look natural and also don’t have parting space.
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Cap less Wigs
It is not possible to create a wig without a cap but these wigs are called cap less as hair is tied to vertical elastic strips creating space in the cap structure resulting in less hair density and more air circulation. They are highly durable and less expensive but do not create a natural look.
These wigs have lace as a base and resemble closest to the natural hairline. They are the most expensive, breathable, and extremely convenient for all kinds of hairstyles (even the up do hairstyles wouldn’t expose your secret).
Lace Frontal Wigs
They are similar to full lace wigs but the lace is only available on the front part of the wig. These mimic your hairline only on the front side of the wig. Lace frontal wig needs extra attention while securing it on the head but are more long-lasting for daily usage.