1. The Natural Look
The most natural looking wigs are called lace front wigs because the hair is woven in a lace pattern, which looks more real. Real hair does not lie like a rug, but rather shows some scalp occasionally or moves around independently of the other hairs. Lace front wigs can be made from synthetic or real hair. For the best look, a lace front wig should be custom made to fit the proportions of your head and woven to suit the look that you are striving to achieve.
2. High Quality Lace Front Wigs Aren't Cheap
Because of the time involved weaving the strands of hair into a natural looking wig, lace front wigs can be very expensive. A good professional coifed lace front wig can run as high as $3,000 to $10,000. The least expensive lace front wigs are synthetic and do not usually last very long. They are difficult to style and become brittle and dull. You shouldn't expect to keep a synthetic lace front wig for more than year at the most.
3. You're Worth it
The top of the line lace front wigs are made from Remy, or real, hair that has been collected from people who grow strong straight hair just for the purpose of wig making, often European and Russian. In the news, a lot of publicity has circulated about women who grow their hair to donate for production of wigs for women who have lost their hair from chemotherapy. Remy lace front wigs can last for a couple years if they are maintained and not subjected to overuse with styling tools and heat.
4. Take Care of Your Investment
A lace front wig will last longer and look more natural if you take care of it properly. You should wash and condition the wig every two weeks only with top quality hair products. Refrain from using hot rollers and curling irons, as they will shorten the life of the wig. Take the wig in for touch-ups every couple months. Have new strand woven into worn spots to keep it looking fresh and new.
5. Buy it in Person
While you can get a lace front wig online, just like you can get just about anything, you should go to a professional wig maker and stylist at least for your first wig. You need to have careful measurements taken of your head and you want to be able to see and touch the hair you will be wearing before you buy it. After you have developed a working relationship with your wig maker, she may be able to put your information in a template for other wig makers to use and, with her assistance, widen you available market of wigs.
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