Our List of Fraudulent Wig Companies

Our List of Fraudulent Wig Companies

Not all UK Wig Shops are Reputable Companies

Good vs Bad Wig Companies – How Can You Tell?

This is a warning to any member of the wig-wearing community that not all UK wig shops are reputable wig companies.

When you’re browsing cheap ‘UK-based’ wig sites, be cautious and do your research before you buy any new products. Every week, we talk to heartbroken people who these companies have scammed, and we are angry and saddened that they are still allowed to trade.

As many of these companies are not based in the UK, we are unable to prosecute them. However, if Trading Standards cannot protect people who may be shopping at a very vulnerable time in their lives, then it’s time we spread the word ourselves!

We ask that you please repost this through your own social channels. Together, we can get the word out that we will not be duped by these dishonourable companies anymore.

What do Fraudulent Wig Companies do?

Fraudulent wig companies are deceitful groups or individuals who use the front of being a reputable wig company. Some of them look almost indistinguishable from legitimate companies.

They scam customers in a variety of ways.

  • The wrong wig is sent to the customer.
  • The wig doesn’t match the description on the website – for example, a wig advertised as real hair turns out to be synthetic.
  • The colour or style is completely different to the photo online.
  • The wig delivery is severely delayed.
  • A customer places an order, expecting the wig to arrive the following week, only to be left waiting months with no updates.
  • The wig never arrives. In these cases, the company doesn’t actually sell wigs and uses the website as a front to scam people out of money.

Keep reading to the end to see a list of wig companies reported to us as being fraudulent, to make sure you don’t buy from a known scam!

How to Spot a Fake Wig Website.

The problem with fraudulent websites is that they can look so convincing when they pose as top-rated wig companies. However, there are tell-tale signs to look out for. These include:

  • Reviews

The first thing you should do is search for the company’s name, with the word ‘reviews’ – for example, ‘ewigs reviews’. Some guidance to check that reviews are real includes:

– Don’t look at reviews on the website itself. If you have any doubts about a company, make sure you check the reviews on an independent site like Trustpilot. The company can put anything they like on their own website! For example, Ewigs has over 4,000 reviews on their website and every single one is four or five stars, but if you look at review sites, the majority are only one or two stars.

– Pay attention to negative reviews. While most sites will have some negative reviews, seeing what people are complaining about can give you a better idea of what you’re dealing with. Look for trends among negative reviews – if lots of reviewers found they never received a product, or received a different product than they expected, it’s not an isolated incident.

– Pictures and videos. We love to see our beautiful customers wearing their creations and we encourage people to take pictures in their wigs to send to us or attach to reviews. Scam companies aren’t usually likely to take the time to find homemade footage or pictures, and many scam sites use poorly rendered images (so they might be blurry or look stretched).

  • Contact

Can you find any contact information about the page? Often, scam wig companies will just have a contact form, and maybe a phone number or email address. A reputable company should have a full address available (which companies pretending to be based in the UK won’t have), and often you’ll be able to contact them via social media as well.

  • Unrealistic bargains or deals

A good rule of thumb when shopping online is ‘if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is’ – if you’ve found a wig that retails at £200 being sold for £20, it’s likely that there’s something else at play!

  • Poor spelling and grammar

We’re not suggesting that you run every website through a grammar checker before you buy, but if the content on the site is stilted, unclear or poorly written, that should wave a red flag.

  • Unsecure website

When you click on a new website, your browser will tell you if the site is secure or not with a little padlock symbol. If the site is not secure, you should avoid spending any money with the company, as your information will not be safe!

A screenshot of the top of a website window, with the 'Not Secure' label highlighted in red.
  • Check on companies house

If you’re not sure if a company is legitimate, you can always check with Companies House. All limited companies in the UK must be registered with Companies House and it will provide you with the director’s name(s) and the company’s history. If they’re not registered, that means that they don’t have a physical shop or office in the UK.

  • WIG QUALITY

If you have bought a wig and you are unsure about its quality, be aware of a chemical smell. This smell appears when the natural hair colour has been stripped out of the wig in order for it to be chemically dyed to a different range of colours. The stripping of the colour also strips away the hair quality, leaving you with a substandard wig.

Back in 2014, Emma appeared on Radio 4’s consumer affairs programme, You & Yours, to discuss the trend of disreputable wig companies trading online to UK customers. Listen as Emma shares a customer story and some caring and helpful advice, explaining how non-UK wig companies are cloning trustworthy wig websites and using .co.uk addresses to fool customers into thinking they are reliable websites.

Emma on BBC Radio 4 Giving a Public Warning for Wig Wearers

Listen to the interview now » (STARTING POINT 26mins 32secs)


What to Look for in a Reliable Wig Company

So what are the green flags? What can you look for in a company that is worth your custom?

  • Largely positive reviews: although almost every company will have some mixed reviews, the majority of reviews should be positive.
  • Clear communication: multiple lines of communication, a physical address and opening hours suggest that the company is actually based in the UK and can answer queries.
  • Active social media: not every company has social media but an active presence on social media means it is likely someone is maintaining the accounts. They also offer another line of communication.

Wig Companies to Avoid

 IMPORTANT:  These companies have been reported to us as being scams. Please let us know if you have encountered these companies or any others so that we can continue to support other wig-wearers.

Customers have pointed out these companies to be aware of:
  • Ukcheapwigs.co.uk
  • Wigsnew.co.uk
  • Hairwigssale.co.uk
  • Wigshoponline.co.uk
  • Wigsok.co.uk
  • Wigshow.co.uk
  • Wigsbuy.com
  • Wigsell.co.uk
  • Urwigs.com
  • Minewig.com
  • Halowigs.co.uk
  • Wigsale.co.uk
  • Popwigs.co.uk
  • Ewigstyle.co.uk
  • Ewigs.co.uk
  • Urhair.com
  • Kimwigs.co.uk
  • Shopwig.co.uk
  • Rewigs.co.uk
  • Ciciwigs.com

We have also been made aware that there are several companies using the Simply Wigs name in their advertising. Always make sure you’re shopping on our official site to avoid being caught out! Make sure the URL is correct before entering any information.

Check out the listings below; the first is from our official site, but the second is a different site using our name. We’ve highlighted the URLs in red so you know what to look for!

A screenshot of a Google results page for 'Simply Wigs', with the official Simply Wigs URL highlighted.
A screenshot of an advert for ShopWig - the headline says 'Simply Wigs UK Online' but the highlighted URL says 'shopwig.co.uk'.

At Simply Wigs, we know that buying a wig can be an emotional and highly personal process. The UK has many highly-rated, quality, legitimate wig companies that will endeavour to make the process as easy and painless as possible.

When it comes down to it, if you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a company, you’ll be safer not spending your money with them.

If you’ve encountered any fraudulent wig companies that we haven’t listed here, please leave us a comment below.

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869 thoughts on “Our List of Fraudulent Wig Companies

  1. Hawigs.ca and Hawigs.com.

    Ordered $300.00 wig. A month later, made inquiry; email reply stated they were backed up and my order would be prioritized 7-10 days. Two weeks later, made a second inquiry; received email reply stating order was being expedited – 7-10 days. Two more weeks made third inquiry; received email reply my order was being rushed 7 day. Two weeks later, made 4th inquiry; received email order was being processed and I would receive shipping information 7 days. Two weeks later, nothing. Have to conclude this is a total scam. Thank you not so honorable people in Republic of China. You truly have become the very thing you vilify. Well done.

  2. I think I have been scammed by Wigsell. 102 Hong Kong $ 82pounds sterling has been taken from my bank account and I have not received my order nor can I find any way to contact them.

  3. Lytinroop wigs. Ordered two wigs. Not luxury wigs but still. Waited almost a month and receive one lousy fishnet wig cap. Thank goodness I paid via PayPal.

  4. Wigsdo.com is very similar, – if not owned by the same organization that owns wigsis.com so beware. They have the same pictures of and offer the same “capless” wigs and styles and if you read in their help and faq’s section you can’t find enough typos, incorrect grammar that’s a dead giveaway that they are over seas and totally not going to send you what’s advertised.

  5. Zalershop wigs is a fraudulent company. Wrong items sent from Jamaica New York. Poor quality, absolute garbage. Now want me to return the items to Guandong, China. Complete scam and unreputable company. Should not be allowed to operate in the United States.

  6. I ordered a wig from UrHair.co.uk on 05/06/2023. As of 09/06/2023 I have not received the wig and repeated emails have yielded no response.

  7. An update on how my purchase with ameihairs went. So after waiting for like 3 months I finally received a package from them. And the wigs were completely not what I ordered but we’re also cheaper than costume wig quality and all messed up. So avoid ameihairs.

  8. I purchased 4 gray wigs, March 11th 2023,i received 4 non gray wigs that was not close to what I ordered. Not even the style or length, from ARMTIE, I tried to look at my order and The ARMTIE site is closed! PUT ARMTIE ON TOP OF THE LIST!

  9. The three companies that I mentioned, Hairline, Bookkhair, and YourFirstWig all seen advertised on Facebook I believe are illegitimate companies. Every time I have gone on Facebook I will see the same ads but under one of the names above. Some of the models are celebrities wearing their own hair as I am sure that some of the other models in the ad (same ad used) are shown wearing their own hair, not wigs. I am sure that the product that a customer will purchase will not be anything like what is advertised. There are very low discounted pricing on these wigs that look like high end wigs. It makes you question why would these wigs be sold at extremely low prices. I question whether the customer will receive what is advertised.

  10. I purchased a wig from Armtie on March 13, 2023. I have emailed the company 4 times, no response. Now the website is closed down.

  11. Wigsbuy scammed me. I spent about $120 on a human hair wig. It took forever and when I finally tracked it it said it was delivered 12 days ago. It wasn’t.

    There is no real way to get a hold of them and their internet domain is for sale.

  12. I ordered 2 wigs frim Ibuywig Uk for my mother which costed $385.
    These wigs came from China and they were not what we ordered.
    I have been sending emails asking for a refund and getting nowhere.

    There are many reviews about this company and they aren’t good reviews.

  13. I ordered a wig from Re wigs. It took ages to arrive and when it did, it was awful. I paid £76 for this, which I could ill afford.
    When I read the Trustpilot reviews, I felt sick. I sent the wig back. Some fictitious character called Lily, puts every obstacle in my way to prevent issuing a refund.

  14. I ordered from zalakap.com, paid for the express shipping. I still don’t have my product and cannot seem to get a refund. Not sure if anyone else has ordered from them but I will not anymore. The only contact information they have is email and when I tried to email them, kept saying the address isn’t found

  15. SHAVEL!!!. Do not buy any wigs from SHAVEL. I was charged for 3 days shipping, they did not respond to my first email but said there was a delay because of covid. When the wigs arrived my daughter was at home, she said im not going to be impressed. When i saw the wigs they were synthetic and 1 wasn’t even a wig, it was a top closure. The website shut down, so I could not return them or get a refund. Today I checked because I have made a dispute through my bank, their website is back up. I have left a bad review, which will be checked first, so my review wont be published. I have sent them an email with a photo attached of the wigs they sent and said I want a refund. I doubt I will hear from them. Please stay away from SHAVEL!!!!

  16. + 1 for being ripped off by UrHair.com.
    I am usually quite astute over scams etc, but was mislead by the supposed London address of this company.
    Wig took weeks and weeks to arrive, and I was alerted to potential problems when I noticed a Customs charge on my bank account. As other reviewers have said, when the wig arrived it was simply dreadful quality. Also, the same replies to my request for a refund – please try again, have it washed and cut by a stylist, offer of a partial refund. I daren’t send it back, even if they ever give me return details as I know it’ll never be received and therefore be ground for not refunding. Luckily I didn’t spend as much as some I’ve read about.

  17. A few months ago I ordered a wig from Wigsell. After paying and a long wait, I received a wig that was horrendous. Looked like a practice wig for training as the stitching was a complete mess and there were bald patches on two places and it was filthy. I asked for a refund and was told I would only get 50% then a few days later it was reduced to 15%.
    What a con. I have since found out it was not a British firm I was dealing with but China. Never did get a refund but saw a lot of complaints on trust pilot for Wigsell with all similar complaints to mine, so beware.

  18. I ordered a wig from Onlywigs on8/26/2022. As of 11/24/2022 I have not received the wig and repeated emails have yielded no response.

  19. I haven’t actually had any experience buying from rewigs.co.uk but looked at some of their wigs online and they seemed too cheap for the quality they said they were… looked at the reviews on Trustpilot and they have a 1.6 rating… don’t know if anyone has had any experience with them but I’m not going to risk it!


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