When you are considering human vs. synthetic hair, keep a few things in mind. Decide what you want. If you want easy, wash-n-go hair, consider purchasing a synthetic wig. Synthetic wigs are made of a plastic type fiber.

They typically will last about six months. They are easy to wash and will go back to their original style when washed, fluffed and dried.

If you decide that you want human hair wigs, understand what that means. Human hair is real hair. You have more styling options, but like real hair, if your hairpiece does not have a curl or permanent wave and you get rained on, it will go flat and you will need to restyle it.

After you decide the type of hairpiece that you are going to purchase or order, you may be asked if you want to have your wig precut or prestyled. DON’T DO IT! Remember that every person’s head and face shape is unique, and a wig should be cut and styled to fit you exactly. Wait for the wigs to come to you. Then carefully examine it before you do anything to it. Make sure the hair color is the color you ordered. Look at the construction of the hairpiece. Is it what you ordered? Make sure you are satisfied with your purchase before doing anything to it. And educate yourself about return policies. You want a company that will take care of you and guarantee their product.