How to Choose a Hairpiece

Unlike a wig, hairpieces are designed to blend with your own existing hair. Hairpieces come in many colors and styles, and women use them just as frequently as men. Learn about the hairpiece options available to you.

Things You'll Need

• Human hairpiece
• Synthetic hairpiece
• Liquid adhesive
• Tape or clips
• Hair glue

Instructions

1. Look for a matching or slightly contrasting color. Some hairpieces come with two or three colors blended into one, so a slightly off color will still work with your natural hair.

2. Consider investing in a quality hairpiece crafted from human hair. Hairpiece designers and distributors purchase virgin hair that has never been chemically processed, and this is preferred for every day or daytime use.

3. Expect to pay more for a top quality hairpiece made from human hair. Hairpieces made from human hair last two to three times longer than synthetic pieces, so the price is worth it.

4. Inject some fun into life with inexpensive accent hairpieces. These easy to apply hairpieces are crafted from synthetic hair and give the temporary appearance of a dramatic pony tail or fancy pin up for a dance, wedding or party.

5. Find a stylist who is familiar with hairpieces if you choose a hairpiece made from human hair. These hairpieces do not come ready to wear, and must be trimmed and styled before use.

6. Select an attachment method that suits you. Temporary methods use liquid adhesive, tape or clips to secure the hairpiece. A special glue frequently used by balding individuals keeps the hairpiece in place during swimming and showering.

7. Get bleached knots if you are covering baldness. This method creates the appearance that the hair is growing from your head by obscuring the black dot where the hair is affixed to the base of the hairpiece.