So what's the big deal on different types of wigs?!
What are the advantages and disadvantages of fibre, human hair or fibre hair mix wigs?
FIBRE
Advantages:
· Appears to the naked eye as human hair
· Feels like human hair as it is now manufactured to give irregular shape along length.
· During wearing, moves like hair.
· Reflects light just like hair.
· Lightweight.
· Does not become heavy when wet or subjected to atmospheric moisture.
· Colour does not fade as quickly as human hair.
· Fibre length does not have any effect the final cost.
· Can be straight, wavy or curly with no effect on the cost.
· Consistency of quality and colour.
Disadvantages:
· Does not respond well to extreme temperatures such as from electrical styling equipment or hot water.
· Some fibre requires moisture and needs to be sprayed daily.
· Fibre is subjected to drying out which can lead to frizzing and matting.
· Restricted in stock colours
HUMAN HAIR
Advantages:
· Wide range of colours.
· Wide range of lengths.
· Can be straight, wavy or curly.
· Can be professionally re-coloured.
Disadvantages:
· European Human Hair, normally referred to as Caucasian hair, has not had the cuticles removed which can lead to matting.
· Requires specialist cleaning and redressing by a wig maker.
· Time consuming to care for.
· Expensive, cost is governed by hair length, colour and availability.
· Colour fades more quickly than fibre.
· Much heavier in weight.
· No guarantee of consistency in quality.
HAIR/FIBRE MIX
Advantages:
· Reduces the overall weight of the wig.
· Prolongs the finished hair style
· Able to be shampooed and conditioned at home.
· Allows for more colour variation
· Helps to prevent fading
Disadvantages:
· Fibre can become damaged if the wig is treated as human hair when being styled.
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