What Are Wigs Made Of

Last updated Sep.07,2024

Wigs have a thousand years of history that can date back to Ancient Egypt. With the development of the wig, wig production technology has become more sophisticated. The materials needed to make wigs have changed a lot. When you see someone wearing a wig or you wear a wig yourself, do you ever wonder what are wigs made of? Today we will dig into it.

Classification of wigs today

In Ancient Egypt, wigs are made of human hair, wool and vegetable fiber. What kind of wig to wear is related to the individual's social status. The more elaborate the wig, the higher the wearer's social status. With the progress of society, people's needs have changed, and wigs today have made many differences.Nowadays, wigs on the market can be generally classified into two main types according to hair fiber used: synthetic wigs and human hair wigs.

What are human hair wigs made of?

What are human hair wigs made of

The construction of a human hair wig involves the wig cap, hair fibers, and accessories for installation such as the adjustable elastic band, comb and clips. The hair fiber of human hair wigs is collected from human beings, retaining the qualities of the original hair. The wig cap forms the base of the wig and it can be classified into various types depending on the material used.

Basic cap

The basic cap is generally a simple, elastic cap that covers the whole head. The material of the cap is stretchable and breathable can perfectly fit most head sizes and make the wig more comfortable to wear. The human hair is sewn into wefts and then sewn onto the cap.

V-part and U-part cap

The V-part or U-part cap is designed with a V-shaped or U-shaped opening at the top, covering part of your head. The human hair wefts are sewn in rows on the stretchable cap. Compared with basic caps, V-part and U-part caps are more breathable and can give more natural and realistic appearances, because you can pull some of your hair out through the opening to blend into the wig.

Lace cap

According to the size of the lace material, the lace cap can be divided into lace closure cap, lace front cap, 360 lace cap and full lace cap. Except for the full lace cap is totally made of lace material, the other lace caps are made of lace and elastic materials. The lace is sheer, ultra-thin, lightweight and can melt into the skin and offer a more comfortable and breathable wearing experience. The human hair is hand-knotted on the lace area, while the remaining area of the wig cap is sewn with wefts. This kind of human hair wig can create more hairstyles and give an illusion of the natural hairline.

What are synthetic wigs made of?

What are synthetic wigs made of

Similar to human hair wigs, synthetic wigs have the same construction, only the hair fibers are different. The hair strand of synthetic wigs is man-made hair fiber, which refers to the synthetic chemical fiber material synthesized by the chemical "drawing" or "blowing" process. The appearance of synthetic hair fiber is similar to human hair, which is a supplement to the human hair material. The hair fiber of synthetic wigs is generally made of kanekalon, toyokalon, polyester, acrylic etc. Synthetic hair fiber mainly includes normal-temperature fiber, high-temperature fiber, protein fiber and other categories.

Normal-temperature fiber

The wig made of normal-temperature fiber is very cheap but has many disadvantages. It is easy to deform, not easy to take care of and not resistant to high temperature.

High-temperature fiber

The high-temperature fiber used in the wig can enhance the heat resistance of the wig. This kind of wig costs more than the wig made of normal-temperature fiber. It is more cost-effective and can withstand heat styling, achieving various hairstyles.

Protein fiber

Protein fiber is a higher-quality raw material. Compared with normal-temperature fiber and high-temperature fiber, protein fiber has achieved a further degree of fidelity, whose appearance is very similar to natural human hair and the price is higher. The wig made of protein fiber can offer a more natural and authentic look.

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