| Why do people wear wigs? There are several | | | | and need very little care and maintenance. The |
| reasons and the most relevant reason is to hide a | | | | synthetic wig retains the curl, wave, texture and |
| bald head and show a stylish, fashionable and | | | | volume due to the “memory” of the |
| aesthetic profile. Wigs are mostly made of horse-hair, | | | | monofilament fiber hair. They get damaged when hair |
| human hair or synthetic hair. Wig is a short form for | | | | dryers, curling irons or hot rollers are used to get a |
| the 17th century English word “periwig”. | | | | wave. |
| Actors wear wigs to get the nearest resemblance to | | | | What should be the correct size of the wig? Most of |
| the character they portray. Wigs have been used | | | | the wigs fit a head circumference of 21.5 inches to |
| since ancient times. Egyptians used wigs to protect | | | | 22.5 inches. The wig should be worn on the natural |
| their clean shaven head from the sun. Romans, | | | | hairline, nearly four fingers above the eyebrows. In |
| Greeks, Phoenicians and Assyrians also used wigs for | | | | the back, pull down the wig to the natural hairline. |
| style and to cover their head. | | | | Using the elastic tab and Velcro provided in the back, |
| Wigs contain the cap which is its base, where the | | | | adjust the wig to get a comfortable and secure fit. |
| hair is attached. Caps are available in different types | | | | Nearly 10 to 30 percent of excess hair is provided in |
| and hair is stuck to the cap using numerous different | | | | most wigs so it is advisable to avail the services of a |
| techniques. Hair is attached in wefts on the wig. Hair | | | | professional hair stylist to fine tune the wig so that it |
| strings doubled over and closely sewn together in | | | | suits your features and gives a stylish look. |
| longer strands is the process by which wigs are | | | | The wigs should be stored on a wig stand or a |
| made. Find more info at [ | | | | mannequin when it is not used so that the shape is |
| Wigs made from human hair have a very natural look. | | | | properly preserved. |
| Depending upon the personal tastes, the human hair | | | | Perspiration, environment and lifestyle are some of |
| wigs can be colored, styled, cut or | | | | the factors to be taken into account when deciding |
| “permed”. These wigs need lot of care | | | | the frequency of cleaning the wig. Normally it is |
| and they are more expensive. Similar to human hair, | | | | advisable to clean the wig after a fortnight’s |
| the wigs are also to be cleaned with shampoo, dried, | | | | use. Strictly follow the guidelines given by the |
| and conditioned to preserve its natural look and feel. | | | | manufacturer, for cleaning and conditioning the wig. |
| People who do not have the time or inclination to do | | | | There are special styling accessories such as |
| these chores have the option of a synthetic blend | | | | conditioners, hair sprays and shampoos to keep the |
| wig resembling human hair. | | | | wig clean. Cool water should be used to rinse the wig |
| Most of the good quality synthetic wigs are identical | | | | after the conditioning process. Leave the wig to dry |
| to human hair wigs. They are not very expensive | | | | naturally and avoid scrubbing the wig. |
