If you are new to the world of hair wigs, welcome! Maybe you're just curious, want to change your style, or suffer from hair loss. Hair wigs are great accessories for doing just that! Human hair wigs have been around for centuries, passing in and out of fashion like other fashion accessories. Now, in 2024, wigs are in increasing demand every year, especially human hair ones. Human hair mainly comes from India, where people donate their hair to temples for good luck and blessings. Before the human hair trade became what it is today - a multi-billion dollar industry - this hair was thrown away. However, it is now classified into remy and non-remy hair.
Real Hair Wigs: What Is Remy and Non-Remy Hair?
Human Hair Wigs, This type of hair offers the most natural look and feel, along with maximum styling versatility. This type of hair also requires more styling and care. It can be worth the investment, as it can last over a year with proper care.
Virgin Hair:
This is the highest quality human hair available. This hair is all from a single donor and has not been dyed, bleached.... This helps reduce tangles and can last over a year with proper care. Virgin hair qualifies as remy hair, but not all remy hair is virgin hair.
Remy Hair Wigs
Remy hair is human hair with cuticles going in the same direction. It is a ponytail that generally comes from the head of a single donor. It can be processed, unlike virgin hair which has never been processed and is in its natural state. Because it is important? The hair grows in a certain direction, which prevents it from knotting and gives it a natural shine.
Non-Remy Hair Wigs
Non-remy hair is hair that doesn't have cuticles going in the same direction, which causes a lot of knots. Many non-remy hairs are advertised as remy hair. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to distinguish because most wig companies are available in China and India, where most wigs come from.
How much does a wig with real hair cost?
Human hair wigs are very expensive, not only because of demand, but also because of the growth rate of the hair. There are different types of hair wigs. There are ready-made wigs, which come in three sizes: small, medium and large, and customized wigs. The latter are made specifically to a customer's head circumference measurements and specifications on how they want their wig to be made. Real hair wigs are very expensive, customized and hand-tied wigs are more expensive than machine-made wigs. It also depends on the length, weight of the hair and the type of construction of the wig cap. Real hair wigs can cost from 300 to over 1000 euros.
How do you wear a wig?
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Step 1- Prepare your hair: Comb your hair back into a low ponytail or braids. If you have long hair, braid it and pin it at the back of your neck with bobby pins or sew it in place.Step 2 - Apply some gel: Use some gel on the edges of your hair so that the wig can lay flat.
Step 3 – Use a wig cap: Wig caps are very important as they protect the hair and also help make the mesh look more natural. There are different types of wig caps, we recommend that you choose a cap that has a color as similar to your skin as possible. HD or invisible caps are made of nylon, not too thick, and give you a flawless look when wearing the wig.
Step 4 - Position the wig correctly on your head: Make sure the wig is positioned correctly on the hair line.
Step 5 - Fix the wig with glue, hairspray....