Wigs Lasting a Lifetime
Is this your first time buying a wig? Wondering how long your wig should last?
There are many different types of lace wigs, and durability will depend on three things:
1. The type of hair quality
2. The cap or wig foundation
3. How you take care of the wig
Full Lace, Lace Front, Lace Closure, and Monofilament Wigs are the most natural-looking wigs in the beauty industry. Today, Lace Wigs are 100% hand tied with single or double strands of hair that are constructed into the lace, giving a high illusion of a natural scalp and hairline.
1. The type of quality hair
Raw Human Hair – This hair is identified as the most natural-looking and highest quality hair available. This type of hair comes from a single donor and is unprocessed. This hair can be colored, bleached, and permed and can take heat amazingly. This type of hair needs additional styling and care. This hair is pricier but worth the investment because it can last many years when under proper maintenance. Raw Hair duration can last many years with proper care (2 years+).
Silk Opulence Raw Human Tape in Hair Extensions
Virgin Human Hair- This type of hair is almost identical to Raw Human Hair. The difference is virgin hair is cut from multiple donors, chemically processed, and wafted. Virgin hair duration is 6 months to 1 year with proper maintenance
Mix Blend or Human and Synthetic Hair – This type of hair can keep a style longer than human hair because of the synthetic strands; and, because of this, this type of hair will be more versatile, is ready to wear with minimum styling, and can handle low heat. This hair requires very little maintenance but is less durable than human hair.
Full Synthetic Hair – This hair strands are artificial, therefore, cannot handle direct heat. However, it requires little to no maintenance and can be worn when received.
2. The cap or wig foundation
Weft or Capless Cap Foundation
Ventilated or open weft caps have weft hair extensions sewn on the back and sides of the wig cap with lace at the top for parting space. This cap is the most open and breathable type of wig cap you can get because of the wefts being sewed on the thinnest material of the cap, creating an open space for your hair and scalp to breathe. Cap Duration is 2.5-3.5 years with proper care.
Full Lace Cap Foundation
Full lace wig cap has single strands of hair ventilated into the lace material and is 100 % handmade Wig. Duration is 1.5-2 years with proper care (i.e. keeping a wig on wig stand and is not subjected to constant brush or manipulation will prolong the wig cap’s durability). Due to the hair strands that are ventilated into the lace by hand, the wig will eventually start to thin out when you are applying too much manipulation.
Mesh Dome Cap Foundation
Silk Opulence Luxury 100% Hand Tied Mono cap has single hair strands ventilated into a breathable, extremely lightweight, stretchy, and soft mesh material. These caps are the most natural looking and comfortable type of wig caps for Wigs For Hair Loss. Duration is 3-5 years with proper care (i.e. Recommended, keeping wig on wig stand and limiting constant brushing or manipulation for longer wig durability).
3.How do you take care of the wig?
How you treat your wig is the biggest factor of how long it will last. Just like like your natural hair, if you mistreat it, it will eventually start to shed, break, or fall apart in general. The same goes for wigs, especially if your wig is made of human hair. Human hair wigs required TLC!
Place your wig on a mannequin or wig stand every time it’s off your head.
Wash the wig frequently (wash wig every week with a conditioner shampoo or just conditioner if it has a lot of product or oil in it or every 2 weeks if it just needs a fresh bounce and shine to it).. Note: if the hair has a lot of different products in it, use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner on the hair. This will keep the hair from stripping the hair’s natural oils and dry more quickly after washing.
Lace front, lace closure, and full lace wigs that have HD lace are fragile and thin; therefore, they require gentleness when dealing with this type of lace. Otherwise, it can break or get holes. The best way to take care of this type of lace is not to put glue on it. When using, use holding gel or holding spray to hold it down in the front of your head, and spray warm water on it before taking the wig off to stop the lace from breaking.
To sum up, your wig will last be based on the hair type, wig foundation, and how the wig is maintained. Silk Opulence Wigs are 100% human raw hair and will last you many years with proper maintenance. Our experts provide free access to trending styles, wigs, and natural hair care information by subscribing to our emailing list and YouTube channel. Shop now for the best custom raw human hair and hair extensions for all women!