Whether wearing a wig for the very first time or freshening up your look, achieving a natural appearance is likely to be on your hit list. When shopping for a wig, there are many factors that will make your chosen style more natural looking and realistic. Read on to discover the most natural wig looks to explore…
The debate on whether human hair or synthetic wigs are best rages on. Each wig type has its pros and cons; a human hair wig provides a versatile, easy to style option that’s made to last but carries a high price tag. While a synthetic alternative is budget friendly and simple to take care of. When achieving the most natural finish possible however, one fibre type comes out on top.
Human hair wigs are most natural in appearance and feel. These wigs after all use real human hair to recreate a look you love. As a result, the wig can move and behave just like your natural hair. But, as we touched on earlier, this comes at a cost. With the right guidance and a bit of patience, you could find an affordable, high quality synthetic wig that’s just as realistic. You can also use these top tips to make your wig less shiny and style your synthetic wig in a more natural way.
The cut of your chosen wig can also help it look more natural. Short styles have the best reputation amongst seasoned wig wearers, with the effortless blend these kinds of wigs offer and their light, fluid movement ensuring a more natural flourish. Shorter wigs are also easier to maintain, less likely to get tangled and offer a realistic thickness that isn’t too bulky.
In comparison, longer wigs are more difficult to make look natural. They’re particularly prone to tangling and can become too voluminous without the correct care. With this in mind, a short or medium length wig is the best option for those wanting to appear as natural as possible.
The construction of your wig can help or hinder its realism. The two main construction types are lace front and full lace. We’ll let How Insights explain which offers the most natural appearance:
“Full-lace wigs offer a natural and realistic look, gives you the opportunity to style the wig like your real hair. Important factors contributing to realistic look are high-quality HD lace and finest mesh. Each hair strand is tied to the lace one by one. Our full-lace wigs products use Swiss made HD lace guaranteeing best quality on the market; the lace is soft but strong. The caps of full-lace wigs are manufactured to resemble the appearance of a natural scalp.”
The fact that a full lace wig can be parted anywhere only makes it easier to wear in a natural way. With full lace, you get to experiment with updos, ponytails and even braids, with a natural finish promised from all angles.
Remember, not all wig constructions were created equal, and you must buy with quality in mind when picking yours. Lace front and full lace aren’t your only options either; non-lace front wigs tend to have less visible seams meaning a natural looking hairline is guaranteed.
The cap is another crucial part of a wig’s construction, with the most popular being the mid-range monofilament cap or luxurious hand-tied cap. For a natural scalp appearance, the hand-tied cap is well worth paying a premium for. It allows full and natural movement as each strand has been meticulously tied by hand to the cap.
While monofilament tops are less versatile, high quality alternatives mimic the scalp to a good standard, allowing movement and solid scalp realism in the predefined parting.
Discover the natural look for you by shopping our extensive selection of women’s wigs and men’s wigs today for inspiration.
