The debate continues as to which are better, human hair wigs or synthetic
hair wigs. In the end, though, most people are able to come to the
same general consensus: for a natural look, nothing beats a human
hair wig. For price, though, synthetic wigs are best. Here are some
more benefits and disadvantages of human hair wigs and synthetic hair
wigs.
• Human hair wigs last longer than synthetic ones, when properly
cared for.
• You can use hot styling tools, like curling irons and blow
dryers, on human hair wigs, but not on synthetic ones!
• Similarly, if you have a human hair wig, you do not have
to worry about standing near heat sources like hot, open ovens and
barbecues and fireplaces.
• You can style and dye your human hair wig however you choose.
Of course, it is not recommended that you dye your wig multiple
times, because doing so could potentially damage it.
• Because you can continually change the style of a human
hair wig, it makes a much better option for anyone who plans to
wear the wig every day – it is much more natural to have a
different style every once in a while.
• Human hair wigs feel much more natural when you run your
fingers through them – after all, they are made from natural
hair!
• Wearing a synthetic wig can make your scalp perspire because
of the lack of breathability. Human hair wigs breathe much better.
• A benefit of a synthetic hair wig is that it will keep its
style, after being washed. You must style your own human hair wig
after it has been washed.
• Another big benefit of synthetic hair wigs over human hair
wigs, as mentioned before, is the low price.
• There are, of course, inexpensive human hair wigs. But it
is important to note that most of these wigs are likely made from
hair that has been processed and stripped of the cuticle. The best
human hair wigs, like most products, are the most expensive ones.
These are the ones that are monofilament wigs made from “Remy”
or “European” hair.
Why must many of the human hair wigs undergo such processing? Well,
most of the hair used to make wigs comes from Asian countries like
China. Therefore, most of the hair donated is black and straight.
Of course, not every one wants a wig made from straight, black hair.
Some people want blond hair wigs or wavy hair wigs. To get these looks,
the hair must be processed – it must be bleached and chemically
treated. This processing damages the hair.
Remy human hair wigs are made from hair that still has the cuticle
in tact. If you are spending a great deal of money on a human hair
wig, you want to be sure that it is a Remy wig or a European one.