| Wigs and Hair Enhancements | | | | different types of hair, European which is top of the |
| Since the beginning of time wigs have played an | | | | line, hair from Asia and India which is middle of the |
| important role in the world of beauty. Specialist and | | | | road and human and mixed animal hair (yes animal) |
| hair extension experts are readily found and the | | | | mostly yak, angora, horse and sheep and is the least |
| choices of products are endless. Hair enhancements | | | | expensive. And then you have your selection of |
| can help get you through a difficult time when your | | | | synthetic wigs which are made of man made |
| hair just isn't cooperating. By difficult time that could | | | | materials. |
| also apply to those going through intense | | | | 4) Hair Extensions and hairpieces also come in natural |
| chemotherapy from cancer or just the after effects | | | | hair and synthetic materials. They can be applied in a |
| of some type of illness. Here are some great tips | | | | number of different ways vary in price. Remember |
| when shopping for wigs or extensions. | | | | to always ask about the maintenance requirement of |
| 1) Wigs are available in "Human Hair" or "Synthetic | | | | different extension applications; they vary from |
| Hair" these are the differences: Human hair is usually | | | | minimal to high maintenance and cost. |
| more realistic, requires the same cleansing and styling | | | | A) Bonded extensions-hair wefts or tracks of hair are |
| as natural hair, there is greater durability. The | | | | attached with an adhesive against the root line by |
| disadvantages are human hair reacts to all climate | | | | the scalp-generally lasting 2-4 weeks before |
| changes as natural hair does, the hair needs to be | | | | maintenance is needed. |
| styled after each shampoo, color will fade and hair will | | | | B) Track/sew in extensions-hair wefts are attached |
| break and damage from wear and tear. | | | | to a cornrow (a narrow row of a braid tight to the |
| 2) Synthetic Hair is usually realistic and hard to spot, | | | | scalp) with a sew in method with a blunt rounded |
| they are a great value and less expensive, they do | | | | custom designed needle. Maintenance is usually |
| not need restyling after cleaning, they do not frizz or | | | | dependant on your hair type, this procedure works |
| flatten, synthetic wigs come in array of colors and | | | | well with coarse, strong hair. |
| styles. they do not fade and last much longer than | | | | C) Fusion extensions- hot or cold are attached in |
| human hair. The disadvantages are if you have fine | | | | small sections close to the root with a special tool, |
| hair a synthetic wig may be too dense and thick and | | | | maintenance depends on your hair type, and these |
| look unnatural, hair coloring a synthetic wig is not a | | | | extensions are usually costly. |
| good idea, and a synthetic wig can not withstand | | | | To find these types of wigs and hair extensions you |
| extreme heat from styling tools. | | | | can ask your local stylist or local beauty supply store. |
| 3) Quality and cost of different wigs: Usually the old | | | | Better yet, check out some online stores and search. |
| cliché "You get what you pay for" stands | | | | As with all professional salon services, shop around, |
| true when purchasing a wig, here are a few key | | | | be an educated consumer, because remember you |
| factors to consider. Wigs are usually made of three | | | | are worth it! |
