Basic knowledge about wigs

Most people know very little about wigs. When most people think of wigs, their first reaction is the low-priced products that can be found everywhere in major shopping malls, small shops and even street stalls.

In fact, this type of wig can only be regarded as the lowest-end product among wigs, and it is not at the same level as high-end customized handmade wigs.

●According to area

It can be divided into two types: wig sets and wig pieces. A wig is a wig that is worn entirely on the head. It is easy to wear, strong, and has a large coverage area and is suitable for a wide range of situations. Wigs can be customized into different shapes and sizes according to different needs. They are highly random, highly realistic, and have good breathability.

● According to production method

It can be divided into two types: machine braided hair and hand-knotted hair. Machine-woven hair is made by machine. Generally produced in batches, the price is low, but the authenticity is not ideal, it is heavy, and its poor air permeability can easily block hair follicles and easily knot. Hand-drawn hair is made purely by hand, with high fidelity, good breathability, and comfortable wearing, but the price is relatively high.

● According to process

It can be divided into woven wigs, half-woven and half-hook wigs (generally also called front lace wigs), full lace wigs, Jewish wigs (also called needle wigs), hair blocks, MONO wigs, etc.

Needle-pin wigs are the most complex type of wigs among all wigs and are expensive. They are mainly made from European and Mongolian hair.

The needle delivery part is generally distributed on the top of the head and is mainly composed of three layers of mesh material. The hair is crocheted on the lace in the middle, and then passed through the bottom of the top layer of mesh to create the feeling of hair growing from the scalp. In order to ensure that it is worn To make it more comfortable, another layer of fabric will be covered underneath to cover the hair nodes in the middle hand hook layer.

MONO is a kind of mesh material with denser mesh and slightly harder texture than lace. It can be used on the entire head, distribution line, or head rotation. The wearing effect is lifelike, and the hair looks like it is growing from the scalp. It is also a popular one. This kind of technology is a kind of technology, but the air permeability of this kind of mesh is worse than that of lace mesh.

● According to materials

It can be divided into two types: chemical fiber and human hair.

Synthetic fiber wigs are made of chemical fibers and have poor lifelikeness. They may feel itchy after wearing them and can easily react with the scalp. However, it is cheap and has long-lasting effects.

Human hair wigs are made from processed pure human hair. They are highly realistic, not easy to knot, can be styled, dyed, and permed, making it easy to change hairstyles. However, the price is higher, and the qualitative effect is not very good.

●According to usage

It can be divided into doll hair, anime wigs, model wigs, holiday wigs, women's wigs, men's wigs, special industries (such as judges, performing arts and other industries that require wigs)

● Divided by net bottom type

Can be divided into Swiss lace wig, French lace wig, MONO wig, silk wig, PU wig, etc.

In addition, there are a variety of wigs with mesh base combinations, such as lace front and PU back, etc.

● Divided by function

Can be divided into head covers, hair blocks, hair extensions and accessories.

Headgear products can be divided into full headgear, half headgear, and 3/4 headgear (also known as 7-part headgear).

Toupee is the most common type of wig, which can cover part of the hair. It is mainly used by bald patients. It can be designed and customized according to the different baldness locations of each person. There are many categories of net bottoms for hair blocks, including lace, MONO, PU, silk or a combination of the above net materials and techniques, etc., which can also be customized.

Hair extensions are mainly divided into hair curtains, hair bundles and hair clips.

Accessories are generally deformed products of hair extensions, including bangs, ponytails, hair ties, buns, etc.

No matter how wigs are classified, they are mainly suitable for these aspects

1. Hair decoration, cover gray hair, increase hair volume, mixed styling

2. Make up for physiological defects such as hair loss and hair loss

3. Beauty and hairdressing teaching

4. Meet the needs of special professions, such as performing arts, judges and other industries