How To Buy a Wig or Hair Piece

  • January 22, 2010
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A bit of shopping savvy combined with knowledge of wigs and hair pieces can make the difference in selecting a wig or hair piece that is right for you.

You Will Need

  • A lock of your own hair
  • A computer and internet access
  • A budget
  • Hair care products
How To Buy a Wig or Hair Piece: Use a lock of your hair to shop

Step 1: Use a lock of your hair to shop

Use the lock of your own hair to help you shop for the right color and texture.

How To Buy a Wig or Hair Piece: Look up hair salons and cancer centers

Step 2: Look up hair salons and cancer centers

Look up local hair salons and/or hospital cancer centers online.

How To Buy a Wig or Hair Piece: Decide on synthetic or human hair

Step 3: Decide on synthetic or human hair

Decide between synthetic and human hair. Synthetic wigs and hair pieces require less maintenance and take little time to dry. Human hair looks real but requires more maintenance and takes longer to dry.

How To Buy a Wig or Hair Piece: Establish a budget

Step 4: Establish a budget

Establish a budget. Human hair costs almost three times as much as synthetic hair.

Consider a custom-made wig versus a ready-made wig. Custom-made wigs will make for a better fit, but they have to be ordered. Ready-made wigs can be adjusted, and you can wear them out of the store.

How To Buy a Wig or Hair Piece: Establish a comfort level

Step 5: Establish a comfort level

Establish a comfort level. Some people opt for a style similar to their natural style – or, this might be the perfect time to get that look you never had –but always wanted!

Monofilament wigs have hair sewn into gauze instead of cloth, allowing more breathing room, making them airy and less itchy.

How To Buy a Wig or Hair Piece: Purchase hair care products

Step 6: Purchase hair care products

Purchase products needed for wig or hair piece maintenance – any special brushes, conditioners, shampoos, and styling products.

Did you know? There are currently 114 patents filed in the U.S. Patent Office that involve hair-replacement technologies.

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