Natural hair wigs: features, types and care rules
It's hard to keep up with modern fashions without resorting to some tricks. For example, it is impossible to change the haircut and hair color very often, as it is quite harmful even with high-quality paint. And therefore a wig will help to change the image. Nowadays, beauty departments offer a variety of synthetic and natural hair wigs, and of course the second option has many more benefits.
Characteristic
The main advantage of a women's natural hair wig is its natural appearance. None of the people around will be able to distinguish a wig from real hair - they are so "alive". Another advantage is ease of care, unlike synthetics, natural hairs are not subject to wear as a result of changes in temperature or friction.
Real strands are easy to style, they remain the same natural after drying with a hairdryer, stretching with an iron, curling with a curling iron. On artificial hair, this effect is practically impossible; the product can usually only be worn as it is sold.
If we talk about the disadvantages of natural hair products over synthetics, then only its high price should be noted, which, however, is logical and fully justified.
The real hair for making wigs comes from India. Local women skillfully take care of their hair and hand it over to the factory. This earnings is considered honorable. In production, natural raw materials are discolored, repainted, and wigs are made. In addition, hair from women of the Slavic type is very highly valued, their curls are soft and thin, but they are even more expensive. This variety is considered elite.
Varieties
Real hair wigs can be classified according to the type of skeleton. This is the name of the base to which the hairs are attached.
- Mesh frame. The most expensive option, as it is done manually. It is a mesh base to which each hair is manually attached. This creates a feeling of lightness, softness, it seems to others that the hair is growing from the scalp, the change is completely invisible due to the even distribution of the hairs. The mesh reveals the real scalp. In such a design, it is not hot, it is easy to put on and is firmly attached.
- Frame on tress. This is the name of the fabric section on which the hair is sewn, then the fabric strips are sewn together, and a wig is obtained. The head shape is created by attaching wefts to lace ribbons. There are two types of wigs on a tress frame: a wig that lends itself easily to any type of styling, as well as a wig with a ready-made device and an insert to match the skin color. (in this case, the hair can only be styled in accordance with the parting).
- Tress frame with mesh top. In this case, the mesh cover is designed to mimic the scalp; this design can sometimes be called a "monogrid". In the manufacture, both manual work and machine technology are used, therefore this variety takes an intermediate place in the price category. Due to the ability to rearrange the hair in different ways in place of the mesh, this option looks more natural than a wig made entirely on tress, moreover, the mesh with imitation of leather adheres more tightly to the head.
How to choose?
When choosing a natural hair wig, heed the following guidelines.
- Make sure the wig looks natural. Hair should be soft and light. If this is a fake leather wig, make sure the shade matches and won't stand out on the scalp. Naturally, the frame should be as comfortable as possible.
- Pull lightly on the hairs, checking the quality of their attachment. In this case, the hair should not stretch after such a test. Choose a wig with the most natural parting.
- Make sure the wig fits perfectly. In general, it is recommended not to buy finished products, but to order them according to your own parameters.
- Before changing your image, consult a stylist. Let him choose the most suitable length and hair color. The same specialist will tell you where it is better to buy a wig, how to properly care for it.
Try to take into account a few tips for choosing the hairstyle that best suits your particular face shape.
- For an oval face Almost any wig will do: long, short, straight, curly - they all look good. But it is better not to take a wig with a parted in the center for women with a too low forehead. For an overly elongated face, a French hat is perfect.
- For a round face choose a short-haired wig with long hair on the sides. Slicked-up hairstyles and hair styled high on the sides will not work. A high tail will help to lengthen the face.
- Women with a square face it is recommended to buy a wig with "waves" or side parting - this technique will accentuate the cheekbones. Hairstyles that are lush around the ears and cheekbones will do.
- For pear-shaped ladies suitable hair, lush on top and on the back of the head, this trick will make the forehead wider and narrow the chin. Long to medium hair should not be curled up towards the chin.
- For triangular and diamond shapes wigs with short and wide bangs, too short haircuts and hairstyles with side strands smoothed back will not work. It is better to choose wigs with the bob ends outward. It is recommended not to take long hair, the best option is shoulder-length or slightly higher.
As for the color of the wig, it all depends on the color of the skin and eyes, but it is worth considering a few top rules.
- If your skin is prone to redness and allergies, then do not take wigs with reddish, black, platinum shade of hair.
- If you prefer bright makeup, a dark wig will do.
- Women with freckles should choose shades ranging from chestnut to golden. Light colors look especially beautiful.
How to care?
Caring for natural hair is not so difficult, but it is important to strictly follow some rules.
- The strands should be combed with a comb with rare teeth, usually such a copy is included in the set when buying a wig. Guide the comb according to the style.
- Don't be afraid to use curlers when curling. It is recommended to slightly dampen the strands before styling.
- Do not wash your hair more than once every few months. At home, the wig is best washed by placing it on a stand. Choose shampoo for sensitive and dry hair. Better to have your wig cleaned professionally.
- Do not be afraid to use rinses, masks, conditioners, but you should choose professional products for this.
- Store the wig on a special head-shaped stand. The use of a regular can is allowed. It is recommended that long hair be pulled into a ponytail during storage and folded into a bun, and put on a net on top.
- Store your hair in a well-ventilated area, but avoid storing it by a window so that the sun's rays do not negatively affect the condition of your hair.
- If the hair has faded or its color has ceased to suit, then you can dye the wig. However, before you start coloring, check the result on one strand. Many experts recommend not to dye, but to tint natural hair. To do this, it is necessary to deviate from the base 5 mm.
- If you want to get a haircut, then you should do it very carefully. Do not forget that in this case the hair will no longer grow back.
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