Wig price guide

If you’re new to the world of wigs, you may well have noticed there are considerable variations in price between products. While some wigs can cost less than £50, others can set you back many thousands of pounds.

When viewed online, it can be difficult to see what makes one wig worth so much more than another. However, in real life it’s easy to see, and feel, the difference in quality between basic and high-end hair pieces.

Deciding which product is right for you will help you find the wig that best suits your look, your lifestyle and your budget.

Synthetic wigs

In general, the most affordable wigs are made from synthetic fibres. These man-made products are durable, versatile, and attractive. Ideal for wearing when you’re out and about, they come in a wide variety of colours and styles. Synthetic wigs can be worn to work, for nights out and around the house. They are very natural looking, weigh allot less than human hair wigs, keep their shape once washed and there is no need to styling everyday as you would with human hair wigs. Synthetic wigs cannot have any heat applied to them and so you should be extra careful opening oven doors and sitting near patio heaters.

However, synthetic wigs can vary in quality. While some are made from high-end fibres and are designed to look natural and last years, others are made from poor quality, brittle materials.

Make sure you buy your synthetic wig from a trusted supplier to ensure it meets your standards.

Human hair wigs

Unsurprisingly, human hair wigs will cost you significantly more than synthetic options. As these wigs use real human hair, they are more costly to produce, so can easily set you back £500-£1,000.

The benefit of choosing a human hair wig is that these types of hair pieces have an effortlessly natural appearance. The hair behaves in the same way your own would, giving you a natural look and a long-lasting product.

What’s more, you can wash, style and apply heat to a human hair wig just as you would your normal hair, allowing you to change your look whenever you want to.

Quality and value

When investing in a new wig, you’ll need to find a balance between price and quality. In general, you get what you pay for, so, as @Breastcancerorg says, it’s a good idea to “Go for the best-quality, most natural-looking wig you can afford.”

The more you invest in your wig initially, the longer the product should last and the better it should look when you’re wearing it.

If possible, try to avoid the cheapest synthetic wigs as these are likely to be made from poor quality materials. You can find some bargain end of line / discontinued synthetic styles which are just as good as the full priced items, its just the style has been discontinued to make way for new ones.

Higher-end synthetic products can look just as good as human hair wigs, so these are a better option if you’re shopping on a budget.

Properly caring for your synthetic or human hair wig will help it to last as long as possible and ensure it looks great when you’re out and about.

Find out more about the stunning range of synthetic and human hair wigs we offer, and learn how to care for your wig, by exploring our site.