How to Upgrade Your Wig

Upgrade your wig to something more realistic.

A bad wig can be embarrassing to wear and can make it obvious that it is not your natural hair. Whether you wear the wig because of a medical condition or for variety in hairstyles, it is important to understand the grades and qualities of wigs. When preparing to upgrade a wig, have a price range in mind. High-quality wigs can be expensive.

Instructions

1. Upgrade to a human-hair wig, which is higher quality than a synthetic wig and provides more versatility because it can be dyed, highlighted, curled and straightened.

2. Look for wigs with a front-lace base; this is a wig weave that makes the hairs in the wig appear to be attached to your scalp. Front-lace, human-hair wigs look more authentic than netting-based or mesh-based wigs.

3. Have a wig custom-designed by a wig designer who can create a wig with a color and style that complements your face, skin tone and eyebrows.

4. Take a human-hair wig to a hairstylist for a professional cut and color treatment. A new hairdo and highlights can make the wig more stylish and eliminate the need to buy a new one.

Tips & Warnings

• Find out whether the place where you purchased your wig will take it back in exchange for an upgraded one. This can reduce the cost of a high-quality wig.

References

• Human Hair Wigs; Lace Front Human Hair Wigs; 2009
• Pier 55: How to Choose and Buy a Wig