Human Hair or Synthetic Hair? | Wigs 101

[@wowigs-eu]

I love Jon Renau, Bell Tress wigs because of quality if synthetic hair. Germany company have a very comfortable cap, and realistic hair lines, but sometimes the synthetic hair is so dry and have a short time using.

[@utahcindy4114]

yes you can tell the difference between a synthetic and human hair. I wish they would make synthetic less shiny.

[@michellescarborough16]

I have never seen a synthetic wig that looks good or real!

[@hakunamatata8919]

I have worn only human hair wigs for years and years, thinking only this would be the real Deal. I always had issues with them....color fading, drying out, frizzy...none of them lasted me longer than a year. I do wear only very long wigs and lighter colors so maybe this is a factor to think of. Last year I bought a human hair wig from a very expensive German brand and it was defective. It formed Dreadlocks rightaway. The Brand was anything but nice or careful (very rude really) and the process of returning and checking it needed all in all 5 months. I couldn´t afford another 2.000 USD to buy another wig in between so I switched to Jon Renau and bought a synthetic one just out of desperation. My oh my.....I fell head over heels in love. In fact people asked me if I did an Olaplex Treatment because my hair would suddenly look so healthy. Since then I only wear this particular synthetic wig and wouldn´t exchange it for any human hair wig again. Plus, for the price of a long human wig I can buy 5 of the synthetic ones. It lasts me with daily wear 5-6 months, so it´s a HUGE difference in price point. I cannot agree about the tangling even though it´s a very long style about 23 inches in total. In fact it tangles less than some of my human hair wigs. I really regret I was so snobby all the time. I could have saved myself so much money and anger.

[@wigscom]

Hi Hakuna, thank you for sharing and inspiring other women. We're glad you love your Jon Renau wig!

[@jbello9398]

Love synthetic wigs, easier to maintain

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@jbello9398 Do they feel like real hair or like doll hair?

[@jbello9398]

@@deirdremorris9234 they feel like real hair... they make them better today than years ago

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@jbello9398 Thanks for your reply. Do you have a preffered company you purchase from?

[@thistime1483]

I recently switched to full synthetic and honestly can't believe how easy these are to style. I wouldn't even consider going back to real hair.

[@romanikehair8387]

dear , how you feel now ?

[@thistime1483]

@@romanikehair8387 I still love synthetic wigs. My current one is over a year and a half old and still going strong.

[@romanikehair8387]

@@thistime1483 wow that's nice. we do human hair and offer extra synthetic for gifts dearling.

[@thistime1483]

@@romanikehair8387 Thanks much. I will keep it in mind.

[@romanikehair8387]

@@thistime1483 you can follow me dear.

[@nickprince9119]

Human hair is better, it lasts so much longer cause when you think of it, synthetic hair drys out and gets dull and matted over time and human hair can withstand a lot more than synthetic, when human hair starts to dry out a bit you can easily just use a hair mask or deep conditioner to replenish the hair back to life where as with synthetic hair you can’t do that and you’d have to buy a new one so I think human hair is definitely more better plus you can color it and treat it just like your own hair and don’t got to worry about any hassles such as it melting off when you style it or it tangling super easily....

[@polifonyann]

Yes even in the video. Human hair looked more like hers.

[@romanikehair8387]

YH I AGREE WITH YOU.

[@denisekinzle1672]

Synthetic has a style that is always ready to wear.I cut mine to fit face for shorter styles I have at least 75 wigs.

[@faithalove6381]

Omg 75 give me one if you can

[@Mureirsa]

ooo an expert

[@BelleDeJour224]

You can tell the difference from a mile away but they have def improved

[@DanceQueen5122]

I have 2 human hair falls I have warn for over 40 years ! I have had both I still like human hair !

[@reginaolobio140]

How much did you get each

[@DanceQueen5122]

@@reginaolobio140 well the first one my mother gifted me when I was 14 yrs old .She owned a Salon and my 2nd one I purchased in 1983 for I think it was around $200.00 . They both look fabulous and I still wear them .

[@empowerment.artist]

The short synthetic ones lasts a tad longer. The long ones needs a lot of untangeling.

[@k.popper2620]

I wear synthetic wigs and I cannot get four months worth of wear out of one! I only use appropriate products and I'm very careful with my wig but they don't last four months. 🙄

[@wigscom]

From our experience, synthetic wigs tend to last 3-6 months depending on if it's being worn daily and the care routine being implemented. It can definitely vary!

[@LisaLightning]

What is it specifically that happens to them that you need to replace them?

[@scrow-sl4ge]

Try to boil them, they come back new. I have a synthetic from 2 years ago

[@ninalou4629]

@@scrow-sl4ge boil how long if u dont mind?

[@jesusislord8895]

@@ninalou4629 till the hair is hot, I plat mine or put rods in and put the hair in a bowl and boil the kettle for hot water and pour it all over the wig get a spoon and keep pushing the wig under the water cos it be hot and let the water cool down, once it’s cold take it out and squeeze the water out and hook it to a coat hanger and let it dry, put a little oil on your hands when separating the curls or plats and wig is like a new wig, I wash mine when they need washing and I put the wig in clothes softener then rinse and brush it upside down and let it dry on a hanger so the roots dry with volume and I only do a curly set when the wig is ready for the bin cos you can still get more use out of it ❤️ hope that helps sis

[@Chanelnumber7394]

I found the most amazing synthetic hair the color is just perfect but I usually wear human hair wigs. Thank you so much for the powder and water tip to reduce the shine I was really hesitant because of shine. Great video ❤

[@avamartinez8586]

I prefer human hair wigs.

[@santoshthapa8398]

why?

[@avamartinez8586]

@@santoshthapa8398 Because they don't itch like most of my synthetic wigs do, they are much cooler, and they are real hair that last sooooo much longer. They are more expensive, but with as long as they last it's worth it. Synthetics don't last long, and a lot of them also shed. Not one of my human hair wigs has shed. I don't have to use a special comb or brush on them, I can treat like my own hair because it's real hair.

[@santoshthapa8398]

Ava Martinez but dont u feel icky like its someone else hair.. 😬

[@avamartinez8586]

@@santoshthapa8398 Not at all. I'm grateful to wear someone else's hair that had nice hair. I feel great wearing it.

[@Foimay]

@@santoshthapa8398 I feel happy that who ever sold their hair now has enough money to feed their family and themselves for a while. I feel good when it's from a religious temple, because the money goes back into the community, and no one is forced to do anything, that hair is shaved for religious reasons and would have just ended up being thrown away.

[@Gleandra]

Why would it only last a few months ? I would assume, that real hair is much more vulnerable and short lives than something artificial. I will definately need to research on this topic, as I was certain, synthetic wigs will last forever.

[@6ixConfessions]

Dracane I think the reason synthetic wigs only last that long has something to do with the constant movement of the fibres (hair strands). With regular brushing the strands stretch a little. Combine that with the fact that they're also constantly rubbing against each other, eventually they become entangled giving the synthetic wig a matted & worn-out look & no amount of brushing can separate them because they're so tightly interlocked. I suppose that some of the strands of synthetic hair may also come lose over time & if the wearer sweats then that could also contribute to the breakdown of the materials used to construct the wig base. If I'm wrong then please enlighten me, if not, I hope that helped.

[@leighannmcgowan5239]

They can last a year if you take good care of them ...at least that's what I read and the lady at the wig store told me ...

[@polifonyann]

Human has better longevity. Been wearing wigs for 12 years. I have still have my oldest human wig that's 5 years old. I no longer wear synthetics.

[@chandhand6539]

why would you think real hair doesn't last long ? do you see women losing hair in 3-6 months?? no, right? real hair lasts a lifetime if taken proper care and its natural (i mean growing on the scalp). when it's on wigs it still should last as long as 5 years when taken care.

[@Gleandra]

@@chandhand6539 This comes a bit late. I made this comment years ago when I was getting started with wigs. It was fun, but I am back to my natural hair as well now. :D

[@i-m-alien]

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[@kathryn2334]

This is so helpful. Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@Nadia..J]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@wigscom]

You're welcome!

[@aliyahelizabeth7397]

Human hair is just better. It lasts longer, you can bleach and dye, crimp or curl...synthetic is just tangly plastic

[@gailnightowl0423]

Synthetic hair looks shinny and not natural though.

[@sabinevaganova4844]

U can just use baby powder on it or something

[@6ixConfessions]

Or you can use dry shampoo or the Jon Renau Wig Wand. www.chiquel.com.au/product/wig-wand-eliminates-shine/

[@ElitchiHair]

I think so

[@mt.shasta6097]

Wig makers don't mind saying that spray-on dry shampoos work well because in fact, these compounds contain chemicals you shouldn't put on synthetics. Alcohol and aerosols are two of them. This way, your wig deteriorates faster and you replace it more quickly. Use talc-free baby powder, sparingly.

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

@@mt.shasta6097 I've tried all kinds of methods to de-shine synth wigs (baking soda, fabric softener, vinegar) and only baby powder and dry shampoo have done something. But I also hate using those things because they make the hair hard to comb through, smell (the dry shampoo has a strong smell) and they can both transfer onto things you are wearing. For example I don't want dry shampoo to transfer to expensive fabric hair accessories/hats that I have. Aside from that I can still tell a powdered/sprayed synth wig isn't real hair. It still looks artificial and kind of plastic-y. I understand there are lots of upsides to synth wigs but how something looks is really important to me so I'm interested in buying a human hair wig now. I'm just frustrated they can't seem to make a synth fiber that has the same level of shine as natural hair does. Under direct light you can just tell that it's not real hair whether it's a 80$ synth wig or a 500$ synth wig.

[@maryward808]

I have the same Human hair wigs from newigstyle ,high quality

[@scheyronneossoubita8002]

Thank you so much for this video

[@shikha5618]

Kindly suggest some synthetic wigs websites...

[@leighannmcgowan5239]

Amazon wigs are awful....go to your local.wig store they can cut it for free if need be ...you can try them on .that's the only place I get mine from ....I got scammed buying one online and lost out on 260$ ...never again .

[@JanieBee]

Human hair is better. More expensive but it lasts longer and you can treat it like real hair

[@Tashitoohot]

Jenne sseee have fun with the 5 month span of it 😭

[@britbritney6004]

Hi. Is the human hair wig really "human hair"?

[@joyjackson8249]

Yeahhh I only buy human hair . I was wasting my money w synthetic

[@angelwilliams7571]

Nothing beats the original I prefer human hair and kinda obsessed with it

[@bettyzhuang467]

I like real hair

[@assuntariso1464]

Posso sapere che colore è la prima parrucca?

[@ilikedilfs678]

What about blended ones? What kind of pros and cons do they offer?

[@wigscom]

Human hair wigs are adored for their natural movement, and you can expect a similar natural movement from your blended wig! Enjoy richly colored synthetic colors with the natural swing of real hair in one neat package. Okay, so a blended wig is still just a bit heavier than a full synthetic, but it is significantly lighter than a full human hair wig! If you want a human hair look without the weight, blends are definitely the way to go. A huge perk of synthetic wigs is that they hold their style, wash after wash, wear after wear. Due to the synthetic portion of a blended wig, the blends are also able to keep their style much longer than a full human hair wig. Generally synthetic wigs are less expensive than human hair wigs, so when it comes to a blend, you will pay a little bit more than a synthetic, but less than a full human hair wig. Check out the link below for more information about blends! We hope this is helpful to you. www.wigs.com/blogs/news/benefits-of-human-hair-synthetic-blends

[@AlkalineGamingHD]

Kinda funny but when asked to ID which is which the synthetic hair absolutely looked synthetic. Could make natural hair look that way too but it would require some work.

[@KJEstefan]

Well, she should have discussed that there are different types of synthetic hair..

[@alimohsin2769]

Please help me How to color synthetic hair dark black brown to medium brown

[@wigscom]

Unfortunately, we do not recommend to attempt to alter the color of synthetic fibers as this can cause irreparable damage to the fibers. One of the many benefits of Human Hair is that it can have color deposited. Generally, you can deposit up to two shades of color. We do not recommend bleaching or lifting color as this can cause irreparable damage to this already processed hair. We always recommend consulting an experienced professional when choosing to alter your wig or topper. -The Wig Experts

[@alimohsin2769]

@@wigscom thank you so much for your help

[@G-hairVietnamfactory]

Love you❤❤❤

[@LizzisLoxHair]

Sorry human hair is more heavy than literal plastic? I just don’t know how that can be presented as a fact in good conscience.

[@kateskeys]

Jon renau synthetic is way to shiny - it’s always a dead giveaway your wearing a wig.

[@michelleguinn4605]

Do y’all not know about styling synthetic wigs with steam?!?

[@wigscom]

Absolutely! We have attached a link to one of our blogs all about steaming synthetic wigs below: www.wigs.com/blogs/news/steam-synthetic-wig-1

[@denisebedding1311]

synthetic looks better

[@yukomayuri]

Synthetic hair I don't like why? Because synthetic wig can cause any skin rashes..

[@selenagold2030]

Yeah human hair is better..

[@HijaDeCristo18]

Girl when she said can you spot the synthetic I screamed hell yea 😂😂😂😂😂 I saw that bitch from a ✈️ 😂😂

[@romanikehair8387]

I prefor human hair .

[@wigscom]

It truly is about preference! We love human hair too...

[@Laurakittyxd]

every synthetic wig I own is stiff.

[@wigscom]

Dear Alyssa, We are sorry to hear about the stiffness you are going through with your synthetics. We would recommend the following remedies to help: First, washing your piece every 7-9 wears with a synthetic shampoo AND leave-in conditioner. Some people tend to think they can use one without the other. But in order to keep your piece clean and soft, YOU MUST use BOTH. Second, use styling products meant for the fiber. If you use hairspray or styling gel, mousse...ect that are not meant for synthetic you can dry the piece out and cause discoloration. Remember, a little goes a long way. and lastly, use HD Smooth Detangler Using DAILY detanglers that are specifically designed for synthetic fibers can combat frizz and dryness. Tension and friction are two of the main causes of frizzing and can be avoided with proper care and maintenance. This is especially important with medium to long length high heat wigs or hairpieces. We have provided links below with the products we offer, care tips, and a video with steps on how to wash your piece. BeautiMark - Wig Care Products & Accessories - tagged "Synthetic Hair" - Wigs.com (includes the HD Smooth Detangler) - www.wigs.com/collections/synthetic-hair-care How to Wash a Wig - Wigs.com - www.wigs.com/pages/how-to-wash-a-wig Wig Care Tips for Human Hair and Synthetic Wigs - Wigs.com - www.wigs.com/pages/human-hair_synthetic-wig-care-tips We hope this helps and if you need further assistance, feel free to contact us Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm CST. Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-581-2001. - The Wig Experts

[@ElitchiHair]

Synthetic hair looks brighter than human hair and is cheaper, but it cannot be used for long. It cannot be curled, straightened and restyled like our hair. Real human hair is as natural as our own hair. It can be washed, curl and dyed like our own hair without any damage. Can be used for more than one year. More and more people trends to shop real human hair extensions now

[@broniapotts685]

Heat friendly hair can be styled, straightened, washed and curled.. Only thing you cant do is dye it

[@gerikyte3286]

Synthetic wigs are a complete waste of money..everything about them looks fake. These companies have a nerve charging hundreds of dollars for plastic hair.

[@natalijamartina]

Wtf? Sintetic is a shiny piece of crap and it’s obvious regardless using powder etc. You have to be blind not see what you are wearing . Get a real job!

[@chrissame]

Synthetic wigs can look very natural. You have to know what you are buying and to buy it from a proper wig store. I know because I have a synthetic wig.

[@freespirit7450]

Synthetic looks better.