With such a range of types of wigs to choose from, finding your perfect wig may feel confused.Which factors should be considered when choosing a wig? 

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Base Structures

As with types of knots, there are tons of different options for base materials. We’re also planning a more in depth post for these, but we’ll give you an overview of each type for now.

Welded Lace/Mono

This is the most durable type of lace. It allows you to part the unit anywhere, while maintaining a natural hairline.

Swiss Lace

Softer than welded lace and also more delicate. Part the unit anywhere your client wants while maintaining a natural hairline.

Single Monofilament

Part the hair anywhere with a natural looking “growth” at part.

Double Monofilament

The same base as single monofilament, with a layer of glass silk underneath to mimic the appearance of a scalp.

Glass Silk

Very soft and fine material that creates a realistic scalp color and effect

French Drawn

This is a special construction that gives the most natural look. It creates the appearance of growth at the scalp and allows for parting anywhere.

100% Hand Tied Stretch

This type of base mimics natural hair density and movement.

Polyurethane

Usually clear or flesh-toned, this base can be bonded. Polyurethane also generally coats the edges of monofilament toppers for extra durability.

Silicone/Anti-Slip/Suction

This base can grip against bare skin. It’s best for use with clients who have no biological hair.

Different colors

The wig industry developed a unique system of numbers to define colors. All wig manufacturers follow these codes, then create their own special blends and use letters and symbols as a key to explain these unique colors.

- Black: 1, 1B

- Brown: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

- Blonde: 14, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 26

- Red: 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 130, 131, 132, 134

- Natural reds range from 27 to 33

- Vibrant reds range from 130 to 134

- Grey: 34, 36, 38, 39, 44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 59, 60 and 92

- Platinum: 101, 102, 104 and 613

- 613 is a golden platinum that’s the perfect balance between blonde and platinum.

If you’re unsure how to choose the right wig colour, our blog offers tips and advice on finding your perfect piece. 

 

Hair Origins

 

Indian Virgin

Indian hair is the most commonly used high-end hair on the market. It’s available in abundance and used widely for the vast majority of premium hair extensions and wigs. Indian hair is available in natural straight, wavy and loosely curled textures. This hair can be colored and permed with curls or waves and the hair will retain its tensile quality, which enables the wig to last sometimes for years.

  • Hair is unprocessed, no dye or curl texture
  • One directional hair collected from one donor
  • It is very soft and lustrous, and thinner than Chinese hair
  • The natural straight hair texture can wave up when wet
  • Great for all textures ( yaki/wavy/curly ), especially for natural wave and natural straight

 

Brazilian Virgin

This is 100% Brazilian virgin human hair and it comes from the Brazilian Race. Brazilian hair is dark brown to black. It is strong making it a good choice for yaki or coarse textures. This hair also colors well.

  • Hair is unprocessed, no dye or curl texture
  • One directional hair collected from one donor
  • It feels very soft and smooth, and thicker than Indian hair
  • It has a lot of body
  • The straight texture waves up slightly when wet
  • Great for all wavy and curly textures
  • Makes a gorgeous smooth and soft natural wave texture

 

Chinese Virgin

This is 100% Chinese virgin human hair and it comes from the Asian Race.  Chinese hair is very thick and coarser than Indian hair. Chinese hair is very strong and can withstand double processing with texture plus very light coloring making it a great choice for textures such as yaki and kinky.

  • Hair is unprocessed, no dye or curl texture
  • One directional hair collected from one donor
  • It is very silky and smooth, and thicker than Indian hair
  • The straight texture waves up slightly when wet
  • Great for silky straight, light yaki and all wavy textures

 

European Virgin

This is 100% European virgin human hair and it comes from the Caucasian Race. European hair is soft, lightweight and reddish in color. It is a good choice for Caucasian wigs because the hair is airy and easy to process with coloring and wavy textures. European hair is hard to acquire, thus the premium price.

  • Hair is unprocessed
  • One directional hair collected from one donor
  • It is very silky and smooth, lighter and thinner than Asian and
  • Indian hair
  • It has a butter soft silky feel
  • Great for silky straight and European virgin straight

 

Malaysian Virgin

This is 100% Malaysian virgin human hair and it comes from the Malaysian Race. Malaysian hair texture is usually wavy and typically ranges from a very slight bend to a loose body wave. Excellent choice if you want a natural wavy texture.  Malaysian hair is generally dark brown with warm brown natural tones. Asian in origin, the hair is strong and silky.

  • Hair is unprocessed
  • One directional hair collected from one donor
  • It feels very soft and
  • traight texture waves up slightly when wet
  • Great for all textures
  • Makes a gorgeous smooth and soft Yaki texture

 

Mongolian Virgin

This is 100% Mongolian virgin human hair and it comes from the Mongolian Race. Mongolian hair is super silky and straight. It’s a perfect substitute for those looking for a European texture such as Russian hair (which is very expensive and can be a bit fine). Mongolian hair is often used in Sheitels.

  • Hair is unprocessed
  • One directional hair collected from one donor
  • It is similar to Caucasian Hair
  • It is lighter and thinner than the European hair
  • It is a very soft and silky
  • The straight texture waves up slightly when wet
  • Great for straight or natural straight textures

 

Cambodian Virgin

Cambodian Hair is extremely soft but also strong. It possess beautiful natural luster which makes the hair look very luxurious. it holds color well and is great for any hair texture.

 

Peruvian Virgin

Peruvian hair is thick and grows in naturally straight, wavy or very curly textures. It blends well with normal Caucasian and African-American relaxed hair textures. Peruvian hair is generally dark or light brown and holds color well. Curly textures will become more curly when wet.