Human hair wigs are a popular choice amongst our beautiful customers and for good reason. They’re the most natural-looking wig on the market and will last longer than a synthetic wig, with proper care. Human hair wigs also feel and act the most like natural hair, which can provide comfort if you have recently experienced hair loss and are still getting to grips with this change.
If you are considering investing in a gorgeous new wig, you may be wondering how human hair wigs are made and what they’re made of. Our wig specialists explain everything you need to know about how real hair wigs are made in this guide.
What Are Human Hair Wigs Made Of?
Authentic human hair wigs are made of real human hair fibres from real people. Understandably, this means that human hair wigs are extremely natural in how they look and feel.
The majority of human hair used in wig production comes from Asia. According to Statista, the leading exporter of human hair in 2021 was India, followed by Hong Kong, Pakistan and Brazil. India is the largest exporter because many Indian pilgrims shave off their hair at Hindu temples as part of religious practice – a sacrifice and symbol of devotion to the gods.
Human hair wigs can generally be classified into three main types:
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VIRGIN HUMAN HAIR
A virgin human hair wig uses hair that has not been processed or chemically treated (for example, the colour of the hair has not been altered). The hair should also come from one donor.
TWO
REMY HUMAN HAIR
Remy human hair wigs are generally more premium and more expensive compared with non-Remy wigs because of their unique, intricate construction process. The cuticles on a Remy wig are laid in a unilateral direction, meaning each hair follicle follows one single direction, imitating natural hair growth.
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NON-REMY HUMAN HAIR
Non-Remy human hair wigs are made from human hair that has been processed and/or chemically treated, but not laid in the unique Remy-style.
How Are Real Hair Wigs Made?
How Do I Know I’m Buying a Legitimate Human Hair Wig?
Unfortunately, with so many fraudulent wig companies on the scene, wig wearers can be duped into believing they are buying a real human hair wig, when in fact the wig is synthetic or made with a small proportion of human hair fibres. Here are our tips to protect yourself when buying a human hair wig:
Find Your Perfect Human Hair Wig
Now that you know how human hair wigs are made, it’s time to find the perfect real hair wig for you! At Simply Wigs, we have human hair wigs available in a range of colours, lengths and styles to suit any preference. Our wigs are high quality and designed to look very natural, so you can step out in confidence and own your look! We carry real hair wigs from the biggest brands in wigs, including Ellen Wille, Gisela Mayer and Jon Renau.
If you’re interested in learning more about human hair wigs, check out our blog for more wig tips, including how to make a human hair soft again if it gets frizzy and human hair wig care tips.
Our beautiful customers look absolutely gorgeous in their human hair wigs. Take a look at some of our community rocking human hair wigs and see why our customers love their comfort and superior feel. Let the good times roll.
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