Hairpieces and wigs have become much more trendy nowadays. With celebrities
such as Raquel Welch popularising particular styles, they have become a common
way for women to change their appearance without the hassle and expense of
a new hair-do. In fact, a wig can so drastically alter your appearance, it's
like having an instant personality change! It's now considered pretty fashionable
to transform yourself with a massive choice of style and colours. You can
go blonde, without dyeing your hair, or go long, without growing it. You can
wear a different wig every day of the week if you like. If you;ve never tried
one on before, you may be in for a pleasant surprise - you may not want to
take it off! Prices start from under $20 to two or 3 hundred, depending on
the quality.
For cancer victims who have suffered hair-loss, wigs are a great way
to bring back self-esteem, as a good quality wig is virtually indistinguishable
from a head of hair. In fact, many wigs are made of actual human hair. Even
if your hair grows back, many women have opted to keep using their wigs, as
the convenience coupled with the variety of 'instant' styles make for a winning
combination.
Wigs can be made of two materials, synthetic (monofibre) or human
hair. There is a big variance in quality and cost, so it pays to do
some research before forking our for the first one you see. Real hair
wigs tend to be more expensive than synthetic although they do usually
last longer and can look more natural. However they do need regular
dry cleaning and will need more care in day to day styling.
Synthetic wigs are generally cheaper than real hair wigs and are
easier to look after. They can be washed with shampoo, and left to
drip dry over-night. You can even style them wit ha little hair spray,
although overdoing this will make the hair look dull and unnatural.
You can either get a wig attached permanently using a special adhesive,
or you can attach it with double sided tape so it's easy to remove
daily.
Hair Extensions
Another option to change your appearance is to use hair extensions.
These can be used not only to add length, but also to increase the
fullness and texture. If your hair is thinning, check with the hairdresser
that your hair is strong enough, as adding heavy extensions could
pull on your hair and possibly increase the rate of thinning!
There are two types of hair extensions: clip-ons (or clip-ins) and
semi-permanent extensions. Clip-ons are easy to put in by yourself
and they don't need much looking after. Semi-permanent ones, on the
other hand, need a professional to attach them and do need more looking
after, but they will last generally for at least 2 to 3 months. For
example, they shouldn't be left wet for long periods, e.g. if you
spend the day at the beach. Also be careful to look after your existing
hair and not allow it to get too tangled with your extensions.
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