Wigging it

I love wigs. Even the granny type ones they still stock at hair stores. But here's where the average wig buyer and I differ.
As ugly as the wigs look on the mannequins, when I get my hands on them they go through a transformation.
I either change the colour (if it's human hair) cut it or add weave pieces in a different colours for a streak-like look.
Full wigs, so named because they cover the head entirely, may no longer be as popular as their lace front counterparts, but there are some really realistic looking ones to be found. Even better, the price on these wigs run from $30 US upwards. You pay a little more if the wig is made of human hair and less if the hair is made of synthetic hair.
When choosing a full wig bear the following in mind to ensure you make the right choice.


. Try it on at the store in front of a mirror. This will ensure that the colour works well with your skin tone as well as the style and length. If the store attendant says no to trying on the wig then move on to another hair store.


. Try as many wigs as you like rather than buying the first one you try on.
It may look good on you but there is bound to be another wig in the store that would look even better.


. Ensure that the stiff pieces on either side of the wig line up to the side of your ears. If they don't, maybe one side touches the ear and the other touches your temple), that's a clear indication that you have put the wig on wrong.

.Spend your money only when you feel comfortable in the wig. If you don't tell the store attendant you'll take a rain check.

.If you do buy the wig remember that, unlike human hair, synthetic hair don't respond well to heat products.

. Drape, not bag, your wig when you get home. It can be on a mannequin head , the expensive or cheap styrofoam ones or drape it over a big milk tin.

. If the wig is made of synthetic hair, stay away from oily products to avoid a too-shiny look.

. Be realistic. If the wig looks like it could never be your own hair tell it bye bye and move on. The trick is that when people see you wearing your wig their first thought must be that you did something with YOUR hair.


. Last but not least, don't be afraid to wash your wig. In a bowl of warm water and shampoo swish the wig around, rinse , gently squeeze out excessive water from top to bottom and then hang to dry.

Photos show: These synthetic wigs look as real as natural hair. That's what you should be going for.

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