What is wig density?

When choosing a new wig, there can be a lot of technical terms to get your head around. Understanding these terms will help you find the wig that’s right for you.

One thing you’ll often see listed in the product description of a wig is the wig density. This crucial measurement determines how the finished wig will look and feel when it’s in place. So what exactly is wig density? Keep reading to find out.

What is wig density?

Wig density refers to the number of individual strands of hair found in each section of the product.

Wig density is more or less the same as hair density. If you imagine the human scalp, a person with high density hair will have a large number of follicles in each square-inch of skin. A person with low hair density will have fewer strands of hair in each section of scalp.

As @PureWow explains, “While hair thinness or thickness refers to the circumference of each strand, hair density refers to how thin or thick the collective group of hairs is.”

Why is wig density important?

Wig density is important because it has a big impact on the finished look of your wig. If you opt for a high density product, your hair will look thick and heavy.

If you go for a low density wig, your hair will look lighter. Most people have around 2,200 strands of hair per square inch and a total of 100,000 hairs in total.

How to choose the right wig density

Wigs generally list their density in terms of weight. The more it weighs the more hair and the thicker density it will have.

If you’d like to find out more about wig density, or learn about the high quality products we offer, we can help. Take a look around our site or get in touch with a friendly member of our team today.

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