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Selecting a hair type

As a wig stylist and boutique owner I’m often asked, “what’s the best hair type for me to choose for my new wig or hairpiece”.  That’s a major consideration and one that takes some thought, a decision that should only be made by the wearer after some factual comparisons. Here are a few of the most popular hair types and a little about each one to aid in your decision-making process.

Synthetic Hair:

Synthetic hair is often the first stop in one’s wig wearing journey. It is usually the most economical, easiest to care for and has the widest array of styles and colors available.  Wigs made of synthetic hair fibers usually come pre colored and pre styled straight from the factory and need little personalization. These wigs are as is, meaning what you see is what you get every day, every time you put it on.  Synthetic wigs are designed to stay the same each time you wear them. In some ways that is a very good thing, especially if you are someone with a signature style or one who only periodically desires a style change it’s a sure thing. On the other hand, if you are someone who likes to change it up in an instant, you may need to invest in a few synthetic styles to suit your moods.  Synthetic wigs cannot be re-colored. Price-wise synthetic wigs are usually the most economical.

Heat Friendly Synthetic Fiber Hair:

Heat friendly synthetic fiber is just as it sounds, tolerant of “some” heat styling.  For the most part the only difference between this and regular synthetic hair is that it can be heat styled using low temperature styling tools. It still has the same staying power and ease of care as synthetic hair fibers but gives the wearer the ability to manipulate the original style as long as the manufacturers guidelines for temperatures settings are strictly adhered to.  These heat friendly synthetic wigs are not re-colorable are often slightly more expensive as true synthetics, but often worth it for the flexibility.

Blended Hair:

Blended hair is a relative new kid on the block that’s still evolving as far as hair types go. It usually consists of a blend of human hair and heat friendly synthetic fiber.  It is like having the best of both worlds. They often project the look, feel and heat styling ability of human hair while maintaining the ease of care that attracts many to synthetic hair.  Always be mindful that different manufacturers may use varying percentages of both the human and synthetic hair in their product.  With that said, be sure to always thoroughly read and follow the manufacturer’s directions.  Blended hair is not recolorable and usually falls right in the middle of the synthetic hair versus human hair price range.

Human Hair:

Human hair is just as it sounds.  It is a wig or wearable hair product made of 100% human hair. Human hair items are often the most natural looking and most manipulatable as far as styling goes giving you the most versatility. The texture of human hair pieces can be changed through styling manipulation for a temporary change or through chemical processes much like one would use on their own hair for more permanent results. Unlike the hair types previously mentioned, human hair products can often be recolored.  However, I highly suggest you seek a trained professional for assistance and always preform a patch test. Human hair items vary greatly in price with length and ethnic origin being two of the major factors. In a nutshell “Indian” and “Chinese” hair are usually the most economical while “European” is the most expensive.  A general rule of thumb is the lighter and finer (in natural color and weight) the hair in its natural state the mor expensive is going to be. In addition, contrary to popular belief Remy and Virgin are not stand alone hair types, they are types of conditions of the hair types cultivated from the different donor’s ethnic type and or region. True Virgin hair and Remy hair both come from any ethnic origin or region (IE; European Virgin versus Indian Remy). The difference is the original donor of the Remy hair may have used dye, color, perm or some other chemical before donation. Whereas the virgin hair is chemical free. Remy hair must often be arranged during processing so the hair strands are all flowing in the same direction, and the virgin hair should be cultivated naturally in its natural direction. The cuticle on both Virgin and Remy hair should be intact and all flowing in the same direction.

We hope this grants you a little more help and insight in your selection process.  If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us and good luck in your hair journey!

Thank you for choosing That Wig Shop and being part of the launch of our new on-line store! As you browse our vast selection of wigs, hairpieces, toupees, and specialty products, our goal is that you see in our choices of brands, colors, lengths, and styles that quality, service, and seeing our clients return is our highest priority.

From the moment our Master Wig Designer was asked by long-term client to assist with finding a wig for hair loss due to chemotherapy for cancer treatment, the art and craft of this specialty skill became a passion filled with compassion. Whether hair loss is due to chemotherapy, alopecia, or natural hair loss conditions we have the solution! Our background includes 20-plus years of successful salon entrepreneurship with the inclusion of wig design, repair, and sales beginning more than a decade ago, we believe our success lends to the talent, skill, and kindness that is extended to every client with quality and consistency in each visit. We pride ourselves in extensive inventory solutions for all genders, race, and transitioning or transgender persons as well as for wearers of all ages, pre-teen through each stage of aging with potential hair loss conditions.

Only The Best Selection of Wig Products

We have carefully chosen our brands to ensure a variety of sizes from Petite to X-Large including many with sizing options to ensure the best fit. We understand that fit can vary from one manufacturer to another and believe that a variety of vendors enhances the experience in fit and long-term wear ability. This combined with our immense color options make finding the right piece both easy and highly successful in an on-line shopping experience. Our styles are also chosen being mindful of trends that boast both traditional styles such as Pixie, Bob, and Page Boy as well as more modern cuts with sharper edges, deeper layers and angles, and lengths that go anywhere from 8” to 36” or beyond.

Our accessories also include pony tails, buns, clip-in extensions and a variety of adhesives, brushes, wig stands, and specialty shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. If at any point you do not find a desired color or length, we welcome your inquiries to our customer service providers.

Though there is a growing audience of wig wearers due to hair loss, we haven’t left out the casual wig- wearer in our audience or those who simply enjoy the ease in being able to choose a different style or color often from a collection of quality hairpieces. We understand that the quality of a fresh salon look is often desired, and we strive to focus on these wearers with the same goals as we do our medically treated wearers. In the age of around-the-clock work environments, we also see a growing need for your daily styling to go beyond a traditional 8-hour work day and well into an evening of dinner, cocktails, and continued work scenarios that will want to keep you looking your best from the beginning of your day through to a late ending.

Our Experience Matters

At That Wig Shop we recognize that many stores and salons traditionally focus primarily on female clientele or have a specialty that is skin-color unique, but we pride ourselves in our expertise with male clients who are looking for men’s hair systems, children, and those of all skin colors and ethnic backgrounds. Our years of experience has extended our skills well beyond those of specialty stores having the ability to serve every member of the wig and hairpiece wearing community. In choosing our brands and manufacturers we carefully weigh our inventory options ensuring we maintain a high selection of human, synthetic, and blended hair types and we offer a comprehensive list of Q&A tips to include hair care, cleaning how-to options, recommendations for applying heat, and other styling options.

We Are Here to Help

Our staff is also available to guide you through best choice options and we are glad to assist via phone or e-mail where we encourage our buyers to send photos of themselves showing a favorite look as well as after shots in our finished product. Our products are ready to wear out of the box with no alterations required. If for some reason our clients are not completely satisfied, we do offer return options with restrictions but we strive to make your purchase experience as flawless as possible from the beginning so you can be on your way to wearing our beautiful products as quickly as possible. We strongly believe that good hair emits confidence and style and is a large part of first impressions and that if every day is a good hair day we have succeeded in our goals and solidified a partnership with our clients to maintain for years to come.

Your Hair is 65% of a selfie!

In an ever-increasing social media centric environment, photos have become increasingly easier and quicker to take and display; never forget, your hair is roughly 65% of a selfie. That Wig Shop can help keep you photo ready at any time! Again, THANK YOU for choosing us and watching as we grow; we look forward to serving you with amazing, beautiful hair each and every day! Your success is a reflection of our goals and our mission and we want each experience to be a mission complete. Check back with us often as we continue to add to our product list and offerings.