Hand-Tied or Machine-Made?
Hand-tied wigs are constructed manually one individual strand at a time. This process is very detailed and labor intensive, and therefore, these types of wigs tend to be very expensive. The quality of these wigs is amazing and often yield a more natural result. The hairs will all flow in one direction and will less likely tangle when made this way.
Machine-made wigs are made rather quickly and the hair is sewn directly onto a cap or nylon strips. Though these wigs have styling versatility, they often don’t move as effortlessly and can’t be parted as easily, like natural hair would.
Full-Cap, Open-Cap or Half Coverage?
A full-cap wig has hair often hand tied onto a mesh cap. There are no gaps between the hair and it completely covers your head. These wigs provide total coverage and therefore are great for protective styling. On the downside, these types of wigs can be uncomfortable, especially in the summer months when you sweat and your scalp is begging to breathe!
An open-cap wig is made with nylon tracks that are machine sewn onto a wig cap. There are gaps between each strip, providing the head with ventiliation. If this type of wig is made with thin hair it can show your hair and scalp underneath due to the gaps.
A half coverage wig is either a clip on or elastic band structure. This type of wig is meant to help enhance your hair, versus being an alternative. It often requires for you to blend a portion of your hair in with it in order to complete the style. This is perfect if you want your bun to be fuller or your wrap to be longer.
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