| The wigs available today can be broadly classified into | | | | - Change styles: The style of a authentic hair |
| synthetic hair wigs and real hair wigs. Just as the | | | | extension can be easily and regularly changed. That |
| names imply, synthetic wigs are made with artificial | | | | makes this wig a good choice for anyone who wears |
| hair while actual hair extenions are made of real | | | | the wig on a daily basis. It would seem natural to |
| human hair. There are pros and cons for both these | | | | sport a different look every once in a while. |
| wig types. For instance, actual tresses is more | | | | - Use of styling tools: With actual tresses extensions, |
| expensive, longer lasting and more natural-looking | | | | you can use almost all kinds of hot styling tools such |
| than synthetic hair. However, human hair wigs need | | | | as blow dryers and curling irons. This is absolutely |
| to be styled more often. In the same way, synthetic | | | | impossible in the case of synthetic wigs since heat |
| wigs are cheaper, remain styled for longer, are easier | | | | can damage synthetic hair beyond repair. |
| to maintain and dry faster than human hair wigs. | | | | - Colouring the hair: The real hair wig can be dyed |
| However, they are also more susceptible to damage | | | | and styles as per your choice. However, remember |
| especially when used with hot styling tools since heat | | | | that dyeing the wig more than a couple of times can |
| can melt synthetic hair. | | | | seriously damage it |
| So the debate, regarding which wig type is better, | | | | - Durability: If properly cared for, authentic hair wigs |
| continues. In general people agree that real hair | | | | outlast synthetic ones. |
| hairpieces are second to none when it comes to | | | | - Risk of damage from heat sources: Heat can prove |
| looking natural. Synthetic wigs score better in terms | | | | disastrous for synthetic hair. However, with real hair |
| of price. Let us take a closer look into the | | | | wigs, you can forget worries of damage to your wig |
| advantages and disadvantages of both these wig | | | | while around heat sources such as fireplaces, |
| types: | | | | barbecues and hot ovens. |
| - Comfort: A synthetic wig does not permit air | | | | - Maintaining the style: Even after it has been |
| circulation and can make the scalp perspire. Real hair | | | | washed, a synthetic wig will maintain its style. |
| extensions are comparatively more comfortable. | | | | However, a real hair wig will have to be styled after |
| - Natural feel: Real extensions look and feel natural | | | | every wash. |
| since they are after all made from real human hair. | | | | |
