Synthetic vs Human Hair Wigs: Which Fiber Type Is Right for You?

An important choice you’ll make when buying a wig is the fiber type. The two main options are affordable, low maintenance synthetic wigs, or pricier, more natural-looking human hair wigs. But overall, there are actually multiple wig fiber types you can choose from.

Each wig fiber type has pros and cons. When deciding which type is best for you, you can think about your lifestyle, the climate where you live, your budget, and how much time you want to spend caring for and styling your wig. Below, we discuss different wig fiber types and their advantages and disadvantages so you can choose the option that best suits your needs.

Synthetic hair wigs are made from strands of man-made materials, such as plastic or acrylic. Synthetic hair fibers are made to closely resemble the look and movement of human hair. Synthetic wigs are widely available, more affordable than human hair wigs, lightweight, and easy to take care of. They also come in a wide variety of colors and styles. A synthetic wig will last about four to six months (not as long as a human hair wig). They can be a bit shinier than a human hair wig, but there are ways to fix that when styling a synthetic wig.

Synthetic hair wigs have a set color and style that stays the same. If you have a curly synthetic wig, for example, those same curls will bounce right back into place after you wash it. The permanent color and style of a synthetic wig can be a perk or a drawback depending on your needs. If you want to just put on your wig and walk out the door, you might find the set style of a synthetic wig convenient. If you like to style your hair differently day-to-day, you might prefer a wig fiber type that you are able to style. But because synthetic wigs are more affordable, you may consider buying several so you can conveniently switch up your look for different occasions.Qingdao Zhuoya Machinery Co.Ltd  is a professional machine manufacturer of plastic synthetic hair wigs fiber production extrusion machine line  in China. Our customers are in different countries such as Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Pakistan, India, Iran, Colombia etc.