Human or real hair wigs are the top of the line when it comes to buying a wig. Many women who like to change their style or make a fashion statement find that a good wig is the answer to quickly changing their appearance, for a special occasion, without having to have their own hair completely restyled. The choice is between real or synthetic wigs.

The very best wigs, and therefore the most expensive, are made from real human hair of European origin. The next best real realistic wigs is made using Asian material which comes mostly from China. This is dense long straight black hair. It usually requires treatment to change the color and to curl or style it. It is ideal for making African American womens wigs since these need no dying. The next step down in real material is to use animal hair. This is from sheep or yaks often, and can be made into excellent less expensive wigs. Nothing however compares to real human material for top quality.

Synthetic wigs have come a long way in recent years and are not the artificial “wiggy” looking things they once were. Good quality synthetic wigs are now available which look very natural and real. If properly fitted close to the head it is hard to tell that they are not real. Lower priced items however which stand away from the head look unnatural and are easily spotted. If you want to go synthetic it is best to go for quality which will still cost only a fraction of the price of real hair.

Top makers, who sell on the internet, display a huge variety of wigs for you to choose from. Any color and any style you could ever imagine is available at very competitive prices. Shopping the internet for a synthetic wig can be a real fun experience and you can definitely get a great buy. Do not however make a purchase simply because it looks like a bargain. Be sure that it is the right size and fit for you, and that it is of good quality.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of human hair versus synthetic wigs? Firstly human is real hair and it looks and feels real. It can be washed and treated just like your own hair. You will have to style it after every washing. You should wash it only as often as you really need to in order to avoid wear and damage. Human hair lasts longer than synthetic if handled properly and taken care of. A major disadvantage of human hair is the high initial cost but they will last two to three times as long as synthetic wigs. If you intend to wear your wig every day human hair is the best choice.

Synthetic wigs have the major advantage of much lower cost initially.They will not last as long as real hair but if you intend to wear the wig only occasionally, for special occasions, a good synthetic is just fine. A disadvantage of synthetic wigs is that they cannot be restyled. When washed the style remains in place. Synthetic hair melts if exposed to hot blow dryers or curling irons.The secret in buying a synthetic wig is really no secret–buy a quality item and you will not be disappointed.

So there you have it. There is absolutely no doubt that real hair is the top choice. It looks best, feels best and wears best. If your budget can,t be stretched that far then by all means get a quality synthetic wig and enjoy using it to give you that new look.