Wigs - Types, Availability | Are Wigs Different from Hair Extensions ?

Wigs are very common these days. If you are a person who doesn't want to experiment much with hair, then wigs or hair extensions are good options. There are different types and patterns of wigs available. In this post, we are going to share the details on wigs, their types and their availability. Also, we will know the difference between hair extensions and wigs.

 Wigs - Types, Availability | Are Wigs Different from Hair Extensions?

Wigs or other hair extensions are now easily available online. In the online wig stores, you can get different types, colours and styles of wigs, extensions, toppers according to your requirements. There are different types of wigs available like full head wigs, mesh wigs, hair toppers, hair extensions, lace wigs, human hair wigs, synthetic hair wigs, etc. 

Wigs cover the whole head. If you are suffering excessive hair loss and have almost gone bald, then wigs are a big rescue for you. Also if you want to get a completely different hair look temporarily, then wigs are good options. For wearing a wig you will need a wig cap. Wigs are available in both human hair and synthetic hair form. Human hair wigs are more expensive than synthetic wigs.

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For wigs, there are different bases available. Some kinds of wigs have lace material as a base. Here each hair strands is tied with the lace material individually. These are breathable and perfect for hot seasons. Lace front wigs look natural and blend perfectly on the skin. There are curly hair and straight hair options available.

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Also, there are headband wigs available that look stylish and trendy. You can wear this within seconds to achieve a completely natural hair look. These are comfy to wear for a long duration and breathable on the skin as well. There is no glue or lace required to wear this kind of wig. If you are a beginner, then these headband wigs are a great option for you.

There are so many online sites that offer really good quality wigs. Recently I came across a site named uniwigs.com and loved their wigs collection. There are different variations of wigs available and the price is also good.

Difference between Wigs, Hair Toppers and Hair Extensions :

Hair toppers are different from wigs as it only covers certain scalp areas on the head and blend with the existing natural hair to give a fuller look. Again hair toppers are available in different sizes (measurements), colours and types. Hair toppers have clips underneath them which you have to clip with your natural hair to set properly. Hair extensions are small portions of hair strands with one clip to set with your natural hair. Hair extensions can be used under the natural hair to add extra volume to the existing hair. Again hair toppers and hair extensions are also available in human hair form and synthetic hair form.