Wigs allow you to easily experiment with different hairstyles, lengths and colors. Most wigs have a pre-set style for the convenience of the wearer.
Synthetic wigs are the most affordable of the types discussed here. They have hair fibers which are very similar to human hair. Synthetic wigs come pre-styled. They are also very easy to care for. However, it is not advisable to use a curling iron or apply heat to synthetic wigs as the hair fibers may melt. Excessive dryness can cause a wig to tangle easily and shorten its longevity. Think of a synthetic wig as one trip to the salon for styling — as far as cost and function. With daily wear, spray the wig with wig sheen spray every two days to keep the hair fibers strong and to make them last longer. Synthetic wigs are perfect for changing your look for a special occasion or just for creative license.
Human hair is more durable than synthetic hair. Like natural hair, it can be shampooed, cut, curled, blow dried and styled. However, it is recommended that you use products specifically for human hair wigs. Human hair wigs are the most costly since they come from human donors instead of being artificially produced — like synthetic, heat-friendly and heat-resistant wigs. Human wigs also require more care — but they are more durable than synthetic wigs. Since most work schedules consist of eight hours a day, five days a week, a human hair wig is the ideal type to wear while working.
Heat-Friendly
Heat-friendly wigs are more delicate than heat-resistant wigs. A heat-friendly wig has hair fibers that are similar to human hair, meaning they can be curled with a curling iron. It is best to use a curling iron setting of medium or lower — higher settings may damage hair fibers. Start at a low setting and work up to one that will hold curls. Once you curl the hair, the curls stay locked-in until they are re-curled or taken out. A flat iron can be used to take curls out and re-style the wig. Heat-friendly wigs can hold softly-curled styles adequately for outings such as dates and hanging out with friends.
Heat-Resistant
Unlike regular synthetic wigs and heat-friendly wigs, heat-resistant wigs can withstand high temperatures. You can even wear them while cooking over high heat or barbequing on the grill. A curling iron can be used to style a heat-resistant wig. Wig hair fibers can develop split ends. So use styling products made specifically for heat-resistant wigs. A wig cap should be worn to help absorb some of the oils and styling products being used on the wig. Heat-resistant wigs come with a special tag describing care instructions for it. Keep these instructions. For serious curl power a heat-resistant wig is the best choice because it can hold tight curls set by higher heat settings.