The 15 Best Wigs for Beginners (and How to Choose Your First Wig)
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Buying your first wig can feel overwhelming. Synthetic or human hair? Lace front or monofilament? Short crop or long waves? When you’re a beginner, it’s hard to know which wig will actually look natural once it’s on your head.
The good news is that plenty of wigs are designed with first-time wearers in mind. If you don’t have hours to spend reading reviews and watching videos, we’ve done the research for you. Below you’ll find the 15 best wigs for beginners, hand-picked by our team here in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, along with a quick guide to choosing your first wig with confidence.
How to Choose Your First Wig: Four Things to Check
Before you fall in love with a style, run through these four checks. They’ll narrow the field to the wigs for beginners that will genuinely suit you.
- Match your natural hair type. Straight, wavy or curly, there’s a beginner-friendly wig for every texture. Staying close to your own texture makes the transition feel far less dramatic.
- Start with a manageable length. Shorter wigs are easier to wash, style and store, which is why so many of the best wigs for beginners are bobs and crops. That said, if you’re ready for long locks, we’re here for it.
- Choose a colour that flatters your skin tone. Cool skin tones tend to suit ash, platinum and cool brunette shades. Warm skin tones suit golden, honey and chocolate tones. Our colour swatches will help.
- Measure your head. Most wigs come in an average cap, but petite and large sizes exist. Our wig size guide shows you how to measure in two minutes, or you can book an appointment, and we’ll do it for you.
Synthetic or Human Hair for a First-Time Wig?
For most beginners, we recommend a synthetic or heat-friendly synthetic wig as your first wig. The style is set into the fibre, so it looks the same every time you put it on, it dries quickly, and it costs considerably less than human hair. Heat-friendly fibres give you the option to restyle with straighteners or tongs once you feel more confident.
Human hair wigs look and move beautifully, but they need styling after every wash, exactly like your own hair. They make more sense as a second or third wig, once you know what you like. The one exception is if you have complete hair loss and want the most natural finish possible from day one, in which case the Debbie Deluxe (number 3 below) is our go-to recommendation.
The Best Wigs for Beginners at a Glance
| # | Wig | Best for | Fibre | Cap |
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| 1 | Tori | Easy fringe | Synthetic | Basic cap |
| 2 | Lizzy | Short, low maintenance | Synthetic | Basic cap |
| 3 | Debbie Deluxe | Most natural human hair | Remy human hair | Hand-tied |
| 4 | Balayage Beauty | Salon colour | Synthetic | Lace front, mono top |
| 5 | Turn Mono Part | Beach waves | Synthetic | Mono part |
| 6 | Haute | Heat styling | Heat-friendly | Mono part |
| 7 | Jamila Plus | Curly hair | Synthetic | Lace front |
| 8 | Ellen Wille | Natural dark shades | Synthetic | Various |
| 9 | Raquel Welch | Grey shades | Synthetic and heat-friendly | Various |
| 10 | Envy Wigs | Red shades | Synthetic | Various |
| 11 | Jolie | Platinum blonde | Synthetic | Mono part |
| 12 | Stevie | Sleek and straight | Synthetic | Double mono |
| 13 | Kenzie | Layered side fringe | Synthetic | Basic cap |
| 14 | Spotlight | Natural rooted blonde | Synthetic | Lace front, mono top |
| 15 | Winner | Widest cap size range | Synthetic | Basic, Elite or Premium |
Our 15 Best Wigs for Beginners
Every wig below has been chosen by our team because it’s forgiving for first-time wearers: easy to put on, easy to care for, and natural-looking without expert styling. They’re grouped by what they do best, so you can jump straight to the one that matches your hair.
1. Tori Wig: Best Wig With a Fringe
For the easiest possible start, styles with fringes are the best wigs for beginners. You don’t have to worry about an unnatural hairline or fiddle with baby hairs, because the fringe covers the front edge of the wig for you. Our Tori Wig is one of our most elegant styles, available in a beautiful range of colours. It hides any small mistakes, sits comfortably, and looks effortlessly chic.
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2. Lizzy Wig: Best Short Wig
Our Lizzy Wig is a short, creative style that’s perfect if your natural hair is already short, or if you want to keep hair off your neck in warmer weather. Lizzy earns its place among the best wigs for beginners because the cap construction gives you the right amount of volume without any teasing or product. The layers are razor cut and the fringe frames your eyes beautifully.
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3. Debbie Deluxe Wig: Best Human Hair Wig
If you want the most natural finish from your first wig, our Debbie Deluxe Wig is the one. It uses Remy human hair for a soft, realistic look and perfect density, and the hand-tied cap is designed for all-day comfort. A poly patch at each temple lets you apply wig tape for extra security, and suction strips at the base give added grip if you have complete hair loss.
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4. Balayage Beauty Wig: Best Salon-Inspired Colour
Have you heard of balayage? It’s a French word meaning “to sweep”, and it describes hand-painted highlights that create natural depth and a sun-kissed, grown-out effect. The Balayage Beauty from Raquel Welch is a brilliant wig for beginners because the colour does the work for you. It looks like you’ve just stepped out of the salon.
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5. Turn Mono Part Wig: Best Beach Wave Look
For the ultimate laid-back style, our popular Turn Mono Part is a fuss-free wig for beginners that looks like you’ve spent the day at the beach. The top and crown are wefted to control volume, and a monofilament strip creates a natural-looking parting. The waves are open and relaxed, so the finish never looks “too” perfect.
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6. Haute Wig: Best Heat-Friendly Wig
The Haute Wig by Jon Renau is a great wig for beginners who want the freedom to restyle. Big curly blowout? Sleek and straight? Its Heat Defiant fibre can handle straighteners and tongs on a low heat, so you’re not locked into one look. It also has a left-side monofilament parting for a natural scalp effect.
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7. Jamila Plus Wig: Best Curly Wig
If your natural hair is curly, a textured style is the obvious choice for your first wig. Our Jamila Plus Lace Front Wig by Ellen Wille gives you beautifully coily curls without the hassle of styling your own. The wefted cap adds natural volume to complement the shape, and the lace front keeps the hairline soft.
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8. Ellen Wille Wigs: Best Natural Dark Shades
Finding a black wig that doesn’t look “blue” under indoor lighting can be surprisingly hard. The Ellen Wille collection solves it with shades like Espresso Mix, which uses a deep cocoa brown base to create a natural black with real depth. The range covers every cap construction, and every style can be trimmed by a stylist to personalise the fit.
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9. Raquel Welch Wigs: Best Selection of Grey Shades
Finding the right grey is one of the hardest jobs for a new wig wearer, and it’s the question we’re asked most often. Raquel Welch is known for beautiful styles and realistic fibre, but the colour range deserves just as much praise. The greys run from soft silver to deep charcoal, with rooted and blended options, and they’re available in both synthetic and heat-friendly wigs.
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10. Envy Wigs: Best Range of Reds
If you’re a natural redhead, you’ll know how hard it is to find a red that isn’t harsh or overpowering. Envy Wigs offers a lovely range of red shades, along with warm browns with real depth. The result is a colour with genuine dimension that sits naturally against your skin tone.
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11. Jolie Wig: Best Platinum Blonde
Always fancied going properly blonde but never wanted the bleach damage? For the more daring beginner, the Jolie Wig by Envy lets you live out the platinum fantasy. The sheer, hand-tied monofilament parting makes it look as though every strand is growing from your own scalp.
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12. Stevie Wig: Best Sleek and Straight Wig
Our Stevie Wig is one of our bestsellers, and one of the best wigs for beginners who want a glamorous, glossy finish. It has fine, pre-cut, face-framing baby hairs and a double monofilament top, so the parting and crown both look like natural scalp. Straight styles are also the easiest to brush and maintain, which matters when you’re starting out.
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13. Kenzie Wig: Best Layered Side Fringe
Fancy the ease of a fringe without committing to a full, blunt one? Our Kenzie Wig by Noriko gives you a soft, fluffy fringe worn swept to the side, which is very forgiving on the hairline. The layers give it lovely movement and swish, and it’s one of the most flattering wigs for beginners with round or square face shapes.
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14. Spotlight Wig: Most Natural Blonde
Are you a natural blonde? Our Spotlight Wig by Raquel Welch is crafted with a root smudge that mimics grown-out highlights. Monofilament tops like this one are ideal for a first time wig because you can part the hair wherever you like, and the pre-cut lace front gives you an undetectable hairline straight out of the box.
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15. Winner Wig: Best Cap Size Range
The Winner Wig is one of the most popular wigs we sell, and it’s easy to see why. This short cropped style comes in average, large, petite and ultra petite sizes, plus Elite and Premium cap constructions, so almost everyone can find a comfortable fit. It’s quick to wash, quick to dry and needs almost no styling, which makes it a superb first wig.
Shop The Winner WigWigs for Beginners: Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered
The questions new wig wearers ask us most, answered by our team.
- What is the best wig for beginners?
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The best wig for beginners is usually a short to mid-length synthetic wig with a fringe or a monofilament parting. A fringe hides the front edge so you don’t need to blend a hairline, and a monofilament top lets you part the hair naturally. From our list, Tori, Kenzie and Winner are the easiest starting points.
- Should my first wig be synthetic or human hair?
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For most people, synthetic. It holds its style between washes, dries quickly and costs less, so you can experiment without a big commitment. Human hair is worth considering later, once you know which cut and colour you love.
- How do I stop my first time wig looking like a wig?
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Choose a colour close to your natural shade with some rooting or dimension, pick a cap with a monofilament top or lace front, and have the fringe or layers trimmed to frame your face. Our guide on how to make a wig look natural covers this in detail.
- How do I know what size wig I need?
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Most people are an average cap size. Measure around your head from your front hairline, behind each ear, to the nape of your neck. Our wig size guide explains the measurements, or book a free appointment and we’ll measure you.
- How much should a beginner spend on a wig?
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You can find excellent beginner wigs from around £100 to £200 for a quality synthetic. Human hair and hand-tied caps cost more. We’d rather you buy one well-made synthetic wig you’ll wear every day than an expensive style you’re nervous to touch.
Ready to Choose Your First Wig?
We hope you now feel more confident about which wigs for beginners will suit you. Whether you go for a striking blonde bob or flowing brunette waves, wear it with pride.
For more help, read our Ultimate Wig Buyer’s Guide, our guide to which wig is right for me, and our step-by-step guide to washing a fibre wig. We also share customer stories and handy guides every month.
Still unsure? Get in touch or call us on 01484 844557. We’re a family business and there’s no such thing as a silly question.
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