Human Hair against Synthetic Hair (wigs)

 

A wig can be defined as an artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair. When wearing a wig, the client hair is completely concealed (100 percent coverage). Fi a hair addition does not full cover the head, it is classified a hairpiece, which is a small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head. You can determine which is best for your client, real or synthetic, by reading the following advantages and disadvantages of each one;

Advantage of Human Hair wigs

• A more realistic appearance than synthetic wigs
• Greater durability
• The same styling and maintenance requirement as natural hair. Human hair wig can be customs colored to suit the client, they can be permed and they tolerate heat from a blow dryer, curling iron or hot rollers.
  
  
  

Disadvantage of Human Hair wigs.

• Human hair react to the climate the way natural hair does. Depending on what they type of hair it is, it may frizz or lose its curl in humid weather.
• After shampooing, the hair needs to be reset. This can be a challenge for the client who intend to maintain the wig at home.
• The color will oxidize, meaning that it will fade with exposure to light.
• The hair will break and split just like human hair if mistreated by harsh brushing, back-combing, or excessive use of heat.

Advantages of Synthetic Wigs

• Over the years, the technology of producing synthetic fibres has greatly improved. Wigs made of modacrylic are particularly strong and durable. Top of the line synthetic like kanekalon, a modacrylic fibre, stimulate protein rich hair, with a natural lustrous look and feel. These synthetic are so realistic they can even fool stylists.
• Synthetic wigs are great value. Not only are they very realistic, but they are also less expensive than real hair. Both style and texture are set into the hair. Ready-to-wear wigs are very easy for the client to maintain at home. Shampooing in cold water will not change the style, nor will exposure to extreme humidity
• Most synthetic ready-to-wear wigs ate cut according to the latest style, with the cut, color and texture already set. The only work you as the stylist may be required to do is some detailing or customs trimming.
• The color are almost unlimited, ranging from natural to wild fantasy shades. Again, price is a factor here. The cheapest wig tend to be more solid in coolor and the fiber is coarser. The high-end product are a mix of many shades with highlights and low light for a natural effect.
• Synthetic colors will not fade or oxidizer, even when exposed to long periods in the sun.

Drawbacks of Synthetic Wigs

• Synthetic hair cannot be exposed to extreme heat (curling irons, hot , roller or the high heat of blow-dryers)
• Coloring synthetic fibers is not recommended, as traditional hair color does not work on them
• Sometimes, synthetic wigs are so shiny that they may not look natural. Also, if they are thick will look unnatural on a fine-haired client. Price has a lot to do with how natural a synthetic wig can look.