Human Hair Half Wig

Human hair half wigs offer the ultimate in luxury; you get a quick and easy style while being able to keep your hair healthy underneath the wig. Not only that, but these wigs offer premium quality as you are able to treat and care for them as you would your own hair which equates to longer wear.

A Human hair half wig differs from traditional synthetics in the fact that they look more natural, last longer, and offer supreme styling options. They also differ in price, synthetic or man made fibers are quite inexpensive where a quality human hair wig will cost significantly more.

Although, the price will be more for a quality human hair half wig in the beginning the overall benefits far outweigh any negatives. In addition, in recent years there have been so many advances in the wig making field that now  wigs can look completely natural as if the hair is actually growing from your scalp. As a result, many people are opting to wear human hair wigs whether they are medically necessary, or if they are growing their hair out and want to give their own hair a rest.

What is a Human Hair Half Wig?

A human hair half wig (sometimes referred to as a fall or ¾ wig) is much like a regular wig as far as the construction, however instead of all of your hair being covered as in traditional wigs, a half wig is a wig that is placed slightly behind your natural hairline which creates the most believable look possible.

Most half wigs have machine wefted tracks in the back that have been sewed onto a wig base to help shape and form the wig, and feature large combs in the front (sometimes in the back) to help secure the wig into place and create a firm grip.

Human hair half wigs offer great advantages over other types of materials for instance, it can be curled, straightened and colored if you desire. Several human hair half wigs come in a variety of styles including body wave, tight curls, loose curls and almost everything in between. You can even play around with different color options without dyeing your own hair minimizing any negative effects on your natural hair.

Human Hair Half Wig Maintenance

You should wash your half wig regularly, as unlike synthetic fiber human hair can attract dust and other particles in the environment which can cause the hair to become dirty. Here are a few tips for washing your unit:

1. Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a mild shampoo swish the shampoo around in the water until there is a good mix.
2. Dip the wig in and out of the water 2-3 times to loosen up any dirt.
3. Allow the hair to soak in the mixture for another 2-3 minutes. After the allotted time has passed rinse the hair by running clean water over it.
4. Re-fill the basin with clean lukewarm water and add a little of your favorite conditioner.
5. Repeat steps 2-3
6. Finally, add lukewarm clean water to the basin and rinse the hair until all traces of the conditioner is removed.
7. Use a large towel to blot out excess water, from here you can lay the unit out on a wig stand and allow it to air dry or proceed to blow drying it.

On average you will need to go through this process once a week to maintain the life of the wig.

If you are considering a human hair half wig it is important to note that there are few more maintenance requirements as opposed to a synthetic half wig. However, your human hair unit will look more realistic and provide you with longer wear, ultimately saving you time and money.