Every woman can vouch for the bad hair day. You get out of bed and you take off your head scarf and marvel at the mangled crown own your head. You knew the night before that your hair was a mess, yet you hoped that a little grease and a “do rag,” would create magic underneath your head. But as you look in the mirror, you realize that maybe you shouldn’t have skipped that appointment with your stylist. Unfortunately, you are in a time crunch to get to work and your hair has that “buck wheat effect.” Not to worry sister, whether you are rocking, dreads, a fro’, or a relaxer I guarantee there is a way for your mane to look fabulous in just five minutes. What’s the magic trick? All the celebrities have them; you just don’t know that they do, probably because you think they went out with the Supremes and Labelle. The huge helmet sized masses on the head of Diana Ross and Patti Labelle’s have been replaced with more versatile and natural looking pieces. Wigs have made a substantial comeback because of their easy maintenance and versatility. They are no longer the half cocked toupee sitting on Mother Perham’s head at the First Missionary Rock of the Olive Baptist Church. They are worn by young women whom by choice, decided to forgo the afro picks, hot combs, and flat irons, in favor of a less stressful more convenient style. There are several types of wigs.
The quick weave- These wigs have a natural looking effect; they may be natural or synthetic. A portion of your own hair (usually the bangs) is parted and styled and the hair piece is inserted right behind the bangs. Blend and style your hair with the piece, add oil sheen or wig spray for shine and you are ready to go.
Regular wig- These wigs cover the entire head. They also can be found in natural and synthetic. You can find these in any style and color you want. To give them a more natural looking effect try to find one that has a part towards the crown of your head. That way the scalp is hidden and it looks more like your own.
Natural vs. Synthetic- These wigs come in both natural and synthetic. The choice is up to you! Warning, you cannot use heat on synthetic hair. So if you are looking for something you can curl and blow-dry like your own, you definitely need natural hair. This may cost you a little more money. These wigs usually run between $75-$150 depending on the maker and the quality. Synthetic wigs are also good to have. Because they are usually less expensive than the Natural wigs, you can buy more and increase the versatility of your styles.
Happy Wig Hunting!
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