Frequently Asked Questions
The best wig option is something very similar to your current or a recent bio- hairstyle – choosing colors can be a fun change! If you’re looking for a dramatic effect – go for the whole show – and pick a wig in a style you have always wanted to try and didn’t have the courage.
Human hair wigs, Synthetic Wigs HD (Heat defiant), Synthetic Wigs (No heat) and Blended wigs 30/70 and 40/60 ( Human / high quality heat defiant Synthetic Blend).
You measure the circumference around the forehead to the top of the occipital bone and measure the circumference around the head (Ear to ear).
Depending on the Fiber of the wig, yes you can style your piece like your bio-Hair! A Human Hair piece, a Heat Defiant Synthetic and a Blended piece of these two fibers. Start low with heat setting to blow dry or curl this. Go with the setting at produces the best results you are looking for.
Washing Instructions are shipped with each wig purchased – due to the fibers of the various wigs we retail – cleaning instructions can be different.
If you have a Heat Defiant Synthetic, Human or Blended wig – you can blow dry and style – using the lowest settings on your styling aides to obtain the look you are seeking.
If you have a Heat Defiant Synthetic, Human or Blended wig – you can blow dry and style – using the lowest settings on your styling aides to obtain the look you are seeking.
If you feel that the clips in your topper are pulling or breaking your hair off – we have larger pressure clips and adhesive brushes (up to 1-1/2” wide) that work best with fine, thin and balding hair and lessens the hair loss. Wearing a Wig or Topper Daily does not promote hair loss.
In my career as a Wig Consultant /Cranial Prothesis Fitter – I discovered ladies feel most natural when they purchase a hairpiece that allows the wearer to say “Wow! That’s Me! – Typically, the Hairpiece is very similar to the individual’s current hairstyle.
Human VS Synthetic
Both can feel its “Like my own hair”. Human hair requires the time to blow-dry and style a hairpiece. Synthetic fiber items you can wash and comb the desired hairstyle in place and dry overnight.
Both can feel its “Like my own hair”. Human hair requires the time to blow-dry and style a hairpiece. Synthetic fiber items you can wash and comb the desired hairstyle in place and dry overnight.
We offer a wonderful line of Larger than normal Pressure clips and Adhesive brushes both can attach to your bio-hair to secure your hair piece in place, plus adding an extra layer of security to the wig wearer.
You can yes if your hairpiece is securely in place for exercising. Swimmers – yes, I can locate a wig that adheres to your head (Bald). The fibers of these wigs are human.
Every 3 – 6 weeks if you are a daily wig wearer.
A skin antiseptic applied to the scalp can calm discomfort and itchiness.
Use a wide tooth comb to comb the wig out. Purchasing an IHG Final Protectant Spray also lessens the chance of tangles. If you are wearing a longer wig, place the hair to the front of your shoulders so the back and forth turning of your head does not tangle your hair piece.
I have never been of the face shape school of thought. All hairstyles can be worn by every face shape. If you need to soften a wig for your face – pull pieces like fringe towards your face. If you need to open up your face, take the hair away from you face.
Human Hair pieces only can be colored.
A quality hairpiece can last 2-5 years. Have your hairpieces professionally cleaned for optimal wear.
Storing on a Styrofoam head helps the wig to retain its shape. Only store a clean wig / topper for any periods of time.
Yes! Go to a Professional Wig Stylist.
No, not necessarily. A wig cap helps to buffer the scalp / wig from rubbing – especially if a treatment is causing tenderness scalp. We offer Petite, Regular and X-Large Softies Wig Liners.
Items needed to prevent wig slippage:
a.) Tighten the wig securely at the back of the wig – either Velcro closures or a pull tab
b.) Adding an Adhesive brush or larger pressure clips to the wig base.
c.) Wig grippers – sold in velvet or silicon bands.
3-6 weeks with daily wear; 8-12 weeks with regular but not for a wig used for daily wear.
Synthetic fiber - is extremely carefree - wash and push style back into place
Bended Human hair and High Defiant Synthetic - Also can be washed and restyle by combing into shape desired - also this type of wig can be blown dry and curled - so it provides changeability for styling.
Human Hair - needs to be blown dry and curled and or set. You can not just wash and go - it handles like your bio hair and does require more effort in styling. However, this wig can easily be colored, and have heat utensils applied for styling.
if a wig is fitted correctly - no, the wind will not blow it off. We do offer clips that can be sewn or taped onto the interior of the wig - which will make the wig extra secure. Also, a wig gripper can aide in preventing a wig from slipping off.
Wigs come in a variety of cap styles which changes the weight, for example- Open / Wefted cap are the heavier weight caps vs. Lace front, Monofilament crown and hand tied are the lighter weight caps. Also, it depends on your natural internal thermostat - if your hot natured you will feel a wig is hot due to the heavier weight wig - and a lighter weight wig would be more appropriate.
Depending on the quality of your wig and the routine care - a wig can last easily 1-3 years.
Yes, please go to the attached form and it will explain what you will need to do to get a correct color.
Our return policy is stated - and to note e-commerce sites who accept returned wigs - clean, retag and restocked the wigs and in turn resell as a new, never worn wig - although they have been returned and worn by a previous owner. The rate of return on a wig e-commerce site accepting returns is 85-92% ( it is very likely you are purchasing a used wig sold as new) BuyWigsUSA does not accept returns - and only sell directly from the manufacture.
We offer custom ordering with optional density choices for hair toppers and any other hair addition or extension.
You can only color a human hair wig . It is recommended to go darker and not lighter if you choose to color your wig.
Yes - we offer cleaning, reconditioning, cutting and coloring services for wigs and toppers. Please contact us directly for an specific question.