Nowadays, wigs are democratized and they are used in several fields: in the film and music industry to transform, in the LGBTQ + universe, in Orthodox Jewish communities, for people with alopecia or cancer and / or simply for Mr. Madam everyone who wants to change their minds.
But there is much more to know about this essential fashion accessory for many!
A little history…
Did you know that wigs have been around since ancient times? During the Renaissance, kings and queens wore them commonly, especially under the reign of Louis XIV. Then, with industrialization, lawyers adopted them all over the UK. And finally in the 60s, women made it a real fashion accessory thanks to the development of synthetic fibers. Think about the trio The Supremes!
The prices
The price range of wigs varies depending on the quality, texture, color and length of the hair. You can get a wig for $ 20 or $ 20,000. Yes, you heard that right: $ 20,000.
Lexicon and type of wigs
Synthetic wig
The synthetic wig is made from synthetic fibers. You can compare it to the hair of a Barbie. However, there has been a lot of progress in the field and the synthetic wig looks more and more like a wig with natural hair. It is very accessible and inexpensive. However, it cannot be washed or used with hair products or heated styling accessories. Its duration is still limited, because it crumbles quickly.
Human hair wig
Human hair wigs are made from real human hair from different donors. The hair is processed, sanitized and bundled to make the wig. Most of this hair comes from Asia, Indian and Chinese hair and South America, Brazil or Peru. Rarely are they from Russia, for blonde hair. The advantage is that you can dye them like real hair and also curl them or make them straight with the flat iron.
Remy hair wig
For the wig Remy hair, the difference is that we take care to keep the cuticle of natural hair by making the wig manually. It is untreated like natural hair wigs. Care is taken to keep the donor’s hair as it is, while still taking care to sanitize it. These wigs give a very natural look, but they obviously cost more. Its quality is higher than synthetic wig and natural hair wig.
Lace front wig
Here, we enter the jargon of wig specialists! When we talk about front lace, this means the wig is made of a lace (lace) inside, in front of the head, where the front hair is laid one by one. It gives the impression of hair growing directly on the scalp. In addition, they are mostly made from Remy hair. On the other hand, they must be glued, either with adhesive strips or a fixative spray. Undetectable, this is the type of wig that most celebrities like Beyonce, Cardi B or Kylie Jenner wear. They are therefore more expensive than the others because of the rather long manufacturing time and the tailor-made.
Perruque full lace
The full lace wig is almost the same as the lace front, it’s just that the lace covers the entire head, i.e. the forehead, from one ear to the other, as well as the back of the neck. It facilitates different types of hairstyles like pony tail, without anyone being able to detect that it is a wig.
Monofilament wig
Monofilament wigs are top quality medical wigs. The monofilament wig is also an undetectable trendy wig and offers comfort even in hot weather. The hair is implanted individually and manually on a thin membrane imitating the scalp, for a 100% natural appearance. You can style your monofilament wig however you like.
Where to buy them?
Montreal is not the United States, but there are some secret addresses to help you find the wig of your dreams within your budget.
1. Achaïa Shop/Achaïa Select which is both an online store and a hair salon, offers bespoke luxury lace front and full lace wigs. This is the place to invest in a high end wig like the stars do.
2. Kalisha Diamond Hair offers hair extensions Remy hair, but also accessible lace and full lace front wigs, but of very good quality.
