What Are Alopecia Wigs Made Of?
Hair loss is an upsetting issue for men and women alike. Lately, wig production has focused on creating a natural-looking head of hair using different caps, weaving procedures, and hair types, both natural and synthetic. To that end, there are a variety of wig choices, styles, and maintenance procedures on the market. Wigs are primarily used for people with hair loss, commonly called alopecia. Wigs can help these people regain a sense of pride and the feeling of having a natural appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
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Human Hair
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Out of all other choices, human hair wigs are the most natural looking and can be more expensive than other wigs. The wigs are made through collected strands of matching hair color, and can be washed, blow dried, permed, and heat or gel styled. When woven into a wig, the hair cuticle is kept intact, ensuring that the wig will keep its natural color if desired.
Unprocessed Human Hair
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Unprocessed hair is the most coveted (and high-quality) hair piece, and their higher price reflects that. They are made up of strands of matching hair colors, and have a more natural look, along with their ability to let the scalp "breathe" and feel comfortable. They are constructed with a monofilament method, which which means that hair strands are dispersed more evenly into the scalp cap, instead of in rows as cheaper wigs do, to give the hair the natural look of having the ability to grow.
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Processed Human Hair
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Processed wigs are generally of somewhat lesser quality than the aforementioned wigs, as they are usually made out of black-haired donor strands. These wigs may endure chemical processing such as being dyed, bleached or cut as they go through processing to fit the buyer's specific needs. Remy hair (below) also falls into this category.
Remy Wigs
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Remy hair is hair that has been chemically altered with dying and shaping. It is ordered specifically with a dying process to make it appear as one of the four choices of hair colors, which are European or Caucasian, Indian, Chinese or Indonesian. The hair cuticle is still intact, but the hair itself is fashioned per the buyer's specifications.
Synthetic Wigs
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Synthetic wigs are made with man-made synthetic fibers and have been perfected in recent years and look more natural. They are also more reasonably priced and can be dyed and chemically altered to fit a personal request. They cannot tolerate the multiple use of hair dye products, and do not style well with heat styling such a blow drying, using a curling iron or a flat iron. They are easy to maintain, requiring no shampooing; and, despite the fact that they do not tolerate excessive heat styling, they have a "memory" that allows them to maintain a certain style if need be on important occasions. Washing the wig will result in the loss of this memory.
Lace Wigs
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Lace wigs are synthetic wigs that are primarily used by people who have experienced extreme to total hair loss. One can wear these wigs in ponytails, off the face at an angle or in an "up-do." They can be parted in desired places and worn during sleep. These wigs come in full or partial sizes to cover the whole scalp, or to be applied in one or two specific areas on the scalp.
Choosing Your Wig
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If you are considering buying a wig for partial or full use, consider your options such as cost, maintenance, color, and length when picking the right choice for your everyday needs. It's important to find the most comfortable balance of quality, price and suitability for your particular lifestyle.
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