Ladies Wigs FAQ’s

Wigs are priced according to the workmanship, construction of the cap and quality of the hair. For example, human hair wigs cost more than synthetic fibre wigs.

Medical wigs have special features that make them more suitable for women with hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia, trichotillomania and other medical conditions.
PLEASE NOTE:
With a doctor’s prescription for a hair prosthetic, you may be eligible to claim the expense of your wig through your heath insurance provider and/or as a medical expense on your income tax. also see this video or this video

It is important to know the different types of caps and how they are constructed:
Machine Sewn:
Machine sewn wigs are crafted on a special sewing machine and are made of hair wefts attached to a pre-constructed base. They are also referred to as capless because the hair is not attached to a mesh foundation.
Hand-tied:
Hand tied wigs have caps which are constructed of some type of mesh (usually monofilament) with individual strands of hair knotted by hand into the mesh.
Combination:
Also known as a monofilament top. The top section is made of a fine, transparent nylon mesh with strands of hair hand- tied into the base, creating a natural look where the hair appears to be growing from the scalp. This useful feature allows you to part the hair anywhere at the top, just like your own hair. This type of wig is suitable for persons with extensive hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia or other medical reasons since the transparent mesh allows the bare scalp to show through. You may sometimes see mono top wigs referred to as medical wigs mainly for this reason. However even women with full heads of hair prefer this type of wig because of their superior natural appearance. Mono top wigs are generally more expensive since a lot of time is taken to hand tie each strand of hair to the base. The back of the wig is machine sewn. This type of wig can be made from either synthetic fiber or human hair. more info..

Lace Wigs are the most popular ladies wig worn today and are the choice of wig by many celebrities. Also known as ‘lace front’ or ‘full lace wigs’ they are ideal for the busy woman who do not have time for long periods at the beauty salon or who wants to make a quick change of hair style without it being permanent.
Lace wigs are constructed from a cap made from lace similar to a typical pair of pantyhose. The lace is available in many different shades to blend perfectly with your scalps skin tones which gives the effect of the wigs hair growing from your head, it makes it virtually impossible to detect. more info..

Monofilament wigs are wigs that have their caps manufactured using a thin, breathable nylon or polyester mesh/gauze type material with the wig hairs more evenly distributed on the cap than they would be on a standard ladies wig cap. This process therefore gives a more natural look, which assumes the wearers scalp color by partially revealing the scalp (see through effect), it gives the appearance of hairs growing from the scalp.
With a standard cap the hairs strands are in rows or lines whereby monofilament wigs caps are individually hand tied one at a time hence the term ‘mono-filament’ at the crown or top of the cap. This allows the hair strands to swivel freely, which means the hair can be parted and brushed in any direction thereby giving styling versatility.
Monofilament wigs are more expensive due to this construction method (weaving technique), which creates very good ventilation, and stops heat and moisture build up whilst being worn. As a result of this ventilation it makes the monofilament wigs a very good choice for those with severe or total hair loss stopping irritation or itchiness unlike the normal cloth material.
Monofilament wigs use tape tabs and adjustment straps that allows the cap to be easily adjusted. more info..

These are wigs that have a thin strip of monofilament mesh sewn just in the part line area (left, right or centre part). For this type of wig, the location of the part CANNOT be changed. Because only a small part of the wig is monofilament, it is slightly less expensive than the full mono top wigs.

All wigs have adjustable straps at the nape (back neck area) to allow the wig to be sized for a more snug fit. Generally these straps will have Velcro attachments but can sometimes feature hooks that fit into tiny adjustment pockets. Both are effective systems that can be found on all types of wigs. also see video

Hair integration systems feature horizontal rows of wefts (either human hair or synthetic) and are available in various width and lengths. The wearer’s own hair is pulled through the wefts, adding fullness length, or both. These pieces attach with the small clip combs. more info..

A fall (or a 3⁄4 cap wig) is designed to be worn with the wearer’s own hair showing at the front hairline and down the temples to the ears. Most falls utilize conventional wig caps and are attached using a half-round comb at the front (bangs area) and another at the back (nape area) for an extremely secure fit.

Probably the least common type of cap construction is the hand-tied wig. A 100% hand-tied wig usually starts at $500 for a synthetic style, and can get into the $1000s for a human hair version (depending on the type/quality of the hair – remy or non-remy). Due to the labor-intensive nature of making the wig, the price is much higher than other types.

Wearing a wig will not harm your scalp or hair or inhibit regrowth. For women with complete hair loss due to medical reasons, a wig helps to maintain body heat and protect sensitive skin from the elements.

Depending on your lifestyle, you may find that having more than one wig is convenient. You may wish to have different styles – one casual and one more styled for going out – or different constructions to wear for different activities.