Wigs and weaves are often mentioned in the same sentence, but contrary to popular belief, the two are very, very different.
With more than 30 years of experience under our belts as a specialist retailer of wigs and wig care products, we’ve been the one-stop-shop for those looking to enhance their appearances with a natural-looking, comfortable fitting wig or hair system for many, many years. Our human hair and synthetic wigs offer plenty of food for thought and have already helped thousands of happy customers enjoy the benefits of wig wear.
Whatever your hair challenges, understanding the difference between a wig and a weave is the key to getting the product you really want. Without further ado, we’re here to share our essential guide to wigs and weaves.
A wig is a head covering that is made from either human hair or synthetic fibres. As well as offering an easy route to changing up your style without altering your natural hair, wigs provide the confidence boost individuals suffering from permanent or temporary hair loss need to go about their everyday.
To ensure wearers can achieve the coverage and flexibility they need, and complement their natural hair colour, there are countless wig types available. The different types of wigs vary in terms of the materials and wig caps. The most common wig type is a lace front wig. Here You Probably Need a Haircut explains more about the construction of lace wigs:
“Lace wigs are one of the most common choices of all the different wig types. These wigs feature a mesh ‘lace’ base that is sheer to help it adapt to the color of your scalp when you wear it. The wig’s hair fibers are tied individually to the sheer lace material for a more natural look that moves much like your natural hair. In lace wigs, you can choose from lace front wigs and full lace wigs.”
Discover more about the pros and cons of lace front wigs.
Whilst wigs are a type of head covering, the use of a weave is designed to extend the length or boost the volume of your natural hair. Like wigs, weaves can be made using human hair or synthetic fibres.
Weaves are either bonded, weaved or stitched into the natural hair to provide the extensions people need to enhance their look. This hair extension type can be provided as a full weave (where all the head is braided and hair weaves sewn or glued in) or as a half weave (where some of the natural hair is left out to cover the tracks of the weave).
While wigs can be removed with ease, weaves are worn continuously for a period of around two months. Weaves are billed as great options for people who want to safeguard their natural locks from heat damage and chemicals but still enjoy their desired hairstyle.
A weave is an excellent option for those looking to opt for a different, and often sleeker style, which is usually impossible to achieve without the heat or chemical treatment of their natural hair. Weaves however can be expensive to fit and maintain. The quality of the hair weaves can also make a big difference to your final look, with poor-quality hair prone to tangling, loss and an unnatural finish.
If your natural hair is thinning or receding, or you suffer from complete hair loss, a wig is the best and often your only option. A wig will give you the coverage you require as well as a durable product that will last many months to come.
Wigs are also particularly easy to maintain and will provide a protective style for those with temporary hair loss. By choosing a wig, you’ll open up a whole new world of wonderful styles, with the opportunity to mix and match your wigs helping you to reflect your personality like never before.
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