Types of Wigs

Wigs - Human, synthetic or horse-hair--are normally worn by people for style or to protect hair when it is damaged. Wigs are of various types. Of all wigs, horse hair wigs are the most popular and are the kind of wig most commonly used for hair extensions. However, human hair wigs are also very popular.

Horse hair wigs are human hairpieces that are specially designed to resemble the look and feel of horse hair. Usually this kind of wig is crafted from horse's hair. Materials used for such wigs include horse hair, wool, silk, synthetic hair, and horse wool. Synthetic wigs are made with a layer of wool, silk or any other kind of material placed between the synthetic hair and the hairpiece. All wigs are made from the hair of a human being.

Since it is made from the hair of a person, it will have a more natural feel compared to other wigs made from materials such as horse hair only. Not only are they more comfortable to wear, they also last longer.

Synthetic wigs are not as good as human hair wigs but they are more affordable. Another important advantage that synthetic wigs is that they can be easily avers knitted at home. One could stitch if on the spot and custom tailors' shops do not yet have spare stock of the specific needed fabric, one could alter the wig to their needs.

Should one be in the market for a horse hair wig or other wig kind, shops specializing on wigs are in the market. Most of the well-known wig stores that also sell other products also maintain wigs and hair accessories.