Your Complete Guide To Wig Types, Courtesy Of Naomi Campbell’s Hair Stylist

There are many different types of wigs on the market. Men, women and children who have lost all or part of their hair due to chemotherapy, alopecia or other health related conditions often use wigs to provide natural-looking hair. In many cases, it’s better to purchase a synthetic wig as opposed to a poor quality human hair wig.

Gel band: this is a head-hugging headband that lifts your wig slightly off your scalp, allowing sweat to evaporate, and air to cool your skin. Bangs or fringe are also a good option for people who don’t have hair loss but want to add more versatility to their existing hairstyle and women who cover for religious reasons and prefer to wear a scarf or hat.

The color of your wig will remain intact for a long time. Wigs became part of daily wear for the Egyptian people indicating a person’s status as well as their role in a society or politics. For synthetic hair fibers, there are two main types. It should fit well on your head, which is why it’s important to take your wig with you to the hairdresser even when you don’t need it yet.

I advise my clients that synthetic wigs can, ideally, look amazing for about 6 months with proper care. During the reign of Stephen in the middle third of the twelfth century, wigs were introduced in England; they became increasingly common, and women began to wear them in the late sixteenth century.

Full Lace Wigs” are lace wigs which are designed with the entire wig cap being made from lace allowing for style versatility including multi-directional parting and the ability to style high up dos and ponytails. Buying two wigs in different styles can make life easier than purchasing one very expensive wig.

When it is time to wash your wig, brush it to remove all teasing, tangles, and hair spray. Lace front: In a lace front wig, the wig’s hair is attached to a fine mesh lace cap. With proper care, human-pro hair labs wigs generally last for two to six years. Type 3C hair is often considered Brazilian curly” wigs and bundles, and is rarely categorized as kinky or afro textured hair.

Many black women love to wear wigs because it is fun and versatile. Wigs aren’t taboo like they used to be. Celebrities, public figures and probably your next door neighbor all wear them. This cap is common with sew-in styles; you will sew the extensions on the cap instead of your hair.