| As there are cheap wigs and extremely | | | | for a wig to be professionally styled on your head |
| expensive ones on the market when it comes to | | | | - this way it will suit your face and allow you to |
| buying african american wigs, there are some | | | | wear it more successfully. |
| things you should know. Most of these things | | | | Wig maintenance is not very expensive; it just |
| apply to all types of wigs, so this is useful | | | | requires a little bit of time and effort. When they |
| information for anyone who is thinking of getting | | | | are not in use, wigs should be stored on wig |
| a wig. | | | | stands or on mannequins in order to maintain their |
| First you need to choose the type of wig - there | | | | shape. You will need to clean it regularly; the |
| are synthetic ones and natural ones. If you are | | | | frequency of cleaning greatly depends on your |
| looking for cheap wigs, go for synthetic; they | | | | lifestyle, your amount of perspiration, and |
| usually cost less than $100 and they are virtually | | | | environment. However, it is generally |
| indistinguishable from human hair. They are easy | | | | recommended that wigs are cleaned after 2 |
| to care for and can maintain texture, volume and | | | | weeks of wearing, or less when it comes to |
| curl. However, you should not attempt to change | | | | african american wigs. Cleaning should be done |
| their color or perm them as blow dryers and | | | | accordingly to the instructions that come with |
| curling irons can severely damage them. Human | | | | each wig. |
| hair wigs are made from natural hair and long | | | | Synthetic wigs should be cleaned with only |
| ones typically start from $200. They need more | | | | shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays and other |
| care then synthetic ones, but they can be styled | | | | styling accessories designed specifically for |
| just like real hair. | | | | synthetic hair or synthetic/human (blended) hair |
| When it comes to sizes, average wigs fit heads | | | | wigs. Shampooing and conditioning should be |
| from 21.5" to 22.5" - that is about 95 % of all | | | | followed by thoroughly rinsing the wig in cool |
| customers. Depending on the shop you buy your | | | | water. Drying is to be done only with a soft |
| wig from they will provide you with instructions | | | | towel. Be careful to blot dry instead of scrubbing. |
| on how to measure your head size. Wigs are to | | | | Finally allow the wig to dry overnight on a wig |
| be worn on one's natural hairline, approximately | | | | stand on mannequin. |
| four fingers above the eyebrows, with the back | | | | Human hair should also be cleaned with special |
| of the wig pulled down to the natural hairline in the | | | | products as it has been processed several times |
| back. All african american wigs have elastic tabs in | | | | and can easily damage. You can use high quality |
| the back so you can adjust your wig for a | | | | shampoos formulated for processed hair but it is |
| secure, comfortable fit. Some hairpieces also have | | | | preferable to use products made for wigs in |
| small tabs in front of the ears that can be | | | | order to protect your investment. |
| adjusted to hold the wig close to the face. | | | | Buying african american wigs starts with choosing |
| Both expensive and cheap wigs usually come with | | | | between cheap wigs and expensive ones. But |
| extra hair (up to 30% more) that can be | | | | apart from price there are other factors you |
| trimmed and customized by professional stylists. | | | | need to take into account when making your |
| Certain wigs only need minimal thinning, while | | | | hairpiece purchase. |
| others require important shaping. It is important | | | | |