Buying your first wig can feel overwhelming. With so many options available; from synthetic and human hair wigs to lace fronts, monofilament caps and different lengths. It can be so difficult to know where to start! When you’re a beginner, is difficult to tell what’s going to look the most natural.
The good news is, many wigs are designed with beginners in mind. Before you buy your first wig, research is crucial. Reading reviews, watching YouTube videos and getting to know brands is important: but if you don’t have time to do all of that, we’ve listed the best wigs for beginners for you.
A Beginner’s Guide: The First Steps
As a beginner, there are a few things you should be mindful of whilst on the lookout:
15 of the Best Wigs for Beginners
1. Tori Wig – best Wig With A Fringe
For the easiest of applications, styles with fringes are by far the best wigs for beginners as you don’t have to stress about an unnatural hairline or styling baby hairs. Our Tori Wig is one of our most elegant wigs, available in a beautiful range of colours. A fringe covers up any mistakes, hides the front of the wig effectively, and looks very chic.
2. Lizzy Wig – best Short Wig
Our Lizzy Wig offers a short and creative style, perfect for those with already short natural hair. Brilliant for those wanting to keep hair off their necks in hotter climates. Lizzy is one of our best wigs for beginners due to its cap construction, which encourages perfect volume! The layers are razor cut, and the fringe will frame your eyes wonderfully.
3. Debbie Deluxe Wig – best Human Hair Wig
Our Debbie Wig uses Remy human hair, making it the best human hair style due to its natural look and perfect density. In addition, the hand-tied cap construction is designed for ultimate comfort. There is a strategically placed poly patch by the temples where you can attach wig tape. Plus there are suction strips at the base for added security for those who suffer from complete hair loss.
4. Balayage Beauty Wig – Salon Inspired Colours
Have you heard about balayage before? It’s a French technique that means ‘to sweep’. Highlights are hand painted for natural depth and dimension, giving you a grown-out, sun-kissed effect. The Balayage Beauty from Raquel Welch is the perfect beginner-friendly look, as it gives the impression you’ve just left the salon!
5. Turn Wig – best Beach Wave Look
For the ultimate laid-back style, our very popular Turn Mono Part offers a fuss-free wig for beginners that looks like you’ve just spent the day at the beach. The top and crown are predominantly wefted to control volume and reduce dropping and has a monofilament strip to create a natural part. The curls are open and relaxed throughout this hairstyle for untamed hair that doesn’t look ‘too’ perfect.
6. Haute Wig – Best Heat-Friendly Wig
The Haute Wig is a great wig for beginners as it gives you the option to heat style it yourself. Big curly blowout? No problem! Sleek and straight? Go for it! Due to its Heat Defiant technology, this heat-resistant wig lets you have more control over your appearance. Additionally, it has a left monofilament part, so it will look natural on your scalp!
7. Jamila Wig – best Curly Wig
For our girls with naturally curly hair, a kinky style is a no-brainer. As a wig for beginners with a penchant for curls, our Jamila Lace Front Plus Wig offers a naturally coily style without the hassle of styling your own fickle curls! The Jamila wig offers all of the curly fun without the stress. The wefted cap offers you perfect volume to compliment this beautiful wig.
8. Ellen Wille Wigs – Best Dark Colours
It can be difficult for ladies with black hair to find wigs that don’t skew too ‘blue’. Our Ellen Wille collection have the shade Espresso Mix. This has a base of deep cocoa brown to emulate a natural black shade with lots of depth. They have a wonderful range of realistic looking wigs featuring a range of cap constructions.. Additionally, all wigs can be cut to for your own personalisation.
9. Raquel Welch – best Selection of Grey Colours
It’s so difficult searching for the perfect grey shade, however you’re sure to find the right one with Raquel Welch. This brand is known for having beautiful wigs and natural-looking fibre, but their colour selection doesn’t get enough praise! Their grey colours are available in both synthetic and heat-friendly wigs, suitable for everyone!
10. Envy Wigs – A gorgeous Range Of Reds
As a natural redhead, you may struggle to find a wig that’s the correct colour and tone for your skin tone. Sometimes red wigs can push too harsh or bold, resulting in a style that is over-powering. Envy Wigs have a lovely range of red shades, as well as the occasional brown colour with depths of warmth. These colours allow you to have the most beautiful dimension in your new look!.
11. Jolie Wig – Pure Blonde Shades
Always fancied being a super blondie but never had the chance? For the creatives or daring amongst us wanting the best wig for beginners, the Jolie wig lets you play out your platinum fantasy without the bleach damage! The sheer, hand-tied monofilament parting creates the impression that the hair at the parting is coming from your own scalp.
12. Stevie – The Best Sleek and Straight Wig
Our Stevie Wig is one of our best wigs for beginners due to its sleek appearance and fine, pre-cut, face-framing baby hairs. This glamorous style is one of our bestsellers and is double monofilament, meaning that the wig is designed to give the impression that the hair is coming from your own scalp.
11. Kenzie Wig – The Best Layered Wig
Fancy the ease of a fringe without committing to a full-frontal? Our Kenzie Wig gives you all of the benefits of a fringe without the commitment. Cut with flowing front hair pieces, the fringe is fluffy, soft and is worn swept to the side for easy styling. This wig is one of the best wigs for beginners due to its movement and fantastic swish!
14. Spotlight Wig – The most Natural Blondes
Are you a natural blondie? Our Spotlight Wig is stunning, crafted with a root smudge to give the appearance of natural, grown out highlights. Monofilament wigs are best for beginners due to the ability to part the wig wherever you please. Additionally, this wig’s lace front is pre-cut, giving you an undetectable hairline.
15. Winner Wig – The Best Cap Selection
The Winner wig is another one of our most popular styles, and we can certainly see why. This wig is available in average, large, petite & ultra petite, as well as there being an elite and premium cap constructions. The Winner wig is a short and cropped style, with a wide range of colours to choose from. This wig is ideal for beginners, as it’s easy to care for.
Hopefully, you now feel more confident in your knowledge and are armed with the best wigs for beginners to get you started. So, whether you choose a striking blonde bob or flowing brunette waves, we hope you feel confident and wear your wig with pride!
For inspiration on hairstyles or information regarding washing and upkeep of your wig, check out our blog. We also share our latest launches, customer stories and handy guides. As always, if you need a little extra help choosing a wig or require more information about a certain style, please get in touch with our friendly professionals today.
Comments (2)
Thinking of investing in a wig, this piece very informative, thank you but still undecided – not many for greyheads ?
Thanks
This is one of best articles I read about wigs for anyone that is toying with the idea of buying a wig 🙂
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