Advantages & Disadvantages of Human Hair Wigs

Purchasing a wig with human hair is a viable alternative to wearing your own hair. You may have damaged your own hair and want to let it rest. You may want to wear a wig so you can have the appearance of longer hair or a shorter hairstyle. One of your decisions is whether to buy synthetic hair or human hair. Synthetic hair is made with various fibers, and human hair is hair from a person. Before making your decision, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of wigs with human hair

1. Durability and Appearance

   • A wig made with human hair is more durable and lasts longer than synthetic wigs. It can stand up to several washings and heat applications without becoming frayed and worn. Human hair wigs look more natural than synthetic wigs. They are softer and feel more natural as well.
     

   Flexibility

   • Another advantage of a human hair wig is the flexibility you have when it comes to styling it. You can set human hair with rollers to give it some body. Using hot appliances such as blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons offer a variety of styling options. You can treat human hair like your own hair; therefore, you can bleach it or color it without worrying about damaging it.
     
     
     
     

   Price

   • One of the disadvantages of wigs made of human hair is that it costs more than wigs made of synthetic hair. A human hair wig can cost three times as much as a synthetic wig because its creation depends on access to human hair rather than on the technology used to create synthetic hair. A human hair wig is also more difficult to make. Because of the advantages of buying human hair wigs, many people feel the increase in price is worth the purchase.
     

   Maintenance

   • Human hair wigs require more maintenance than synthetic wigs. When you wake up, you can put the synthetic wig on as is because it retains its style. However, the human hair wig requires grooming before it is ready to wear. It may take you twice as long to get ready in the morning because you have to comb, brush and style your hair.