Unless you’re shopping for a Halloween costume, chances are you don’t want your wig to look fake. But how do you navigate the expansive and ever-growing catalogue of wig brands and stores online to find ones that look real, but don’t cost a down payment on a house? We asked an expert and found some of the best retailers for cheap wigs that look real.
When it comes to wig shopping, these days there are a slew of options that vary pretty dramatically in price. And for the uneducated consumer, it can get pretty confusing when you see seemingly similar types of wigs online with price tags that differ by hundreds (sometimes even thousands!) of dollars.
So we turned to Jessica Houston, VP of operations at Hollywood-based beauty and wig supply store BeautyBeez, to help us break down what you need to know when it comes to shopping for wigs on a budget. According to Houston, there are three main factors that dictate a wig’s pricing: hair type, hair length and hair color.
Hair Type
Wigs are either made of synthetic fibers, human hair or a blend of both. Synthetic wigs are the least expensive, but they also don’t last as long. One hundred percent human hair wigs are the most expensive, and the quality and texture of the human hair determines the pricing. “Synthetic isn’t all bad, but it isn’t going to give you the most natural look,” says Houston. “Synthetic blends are going to be more versatile, because they’re going to have some heat capacity, and you can do more with styling them.”
Hair Length
When it comes to human hair wigs, the more hair included in the wig, the more expensive it will be. So if your heart is set on a 100% human hair wig, going for a shorter option will help you find a more budget-friendly option.
Hair Color
Wigs made with lighter colors of hair are more expensive than those made with darker colors. “The most expensive wig we have for sale right now is platinum blonde,” says Houston. “Because the work has already been done for the consumer, and it’s a blank canvas that you can do so much with.”
Another important element to buying cheap wigs that look real is finding one with similar lines to your natural hair pattern. Of course, a similar hair color and texture will also help your wig from screaming, “I’m fake!” from a mile away. When it comes to lace-front wigs, you want the lace on the wig to blend with the color of your skin and be as close to your natural hairline as possible, so it can blend with your scalp.
And a final word of advice from Houston when it comes to wig shopping? “Wigs are an investment, and you need to make sure you take care of them the same way you would take care of your actual hair. Taking proper care of your wig makes it last much longer.”
Keeping Houston’s expertise in mind, we found the best places on the internet to shop for all different types of wigs that don’t look like cheap wigs.
Where to Buy Cheap Wigs That Look Real
— Editors’ Pick —
Luvme Hair
Price range: $89.90 to $499.90
Options: The brand offers affordable 100% human hair wigs, including undetectable lace wigs, frontal lace wigs, headband wigs, bob wigs and many more natural-looking styles.
Why here? Luvme Hair wigs come in a wide variety of styles, colors and price points — so whether you’re looking to invest in an undetectable, glueless 24-inch lace style or a beginner-friendly bob headband wig, you’ll find the right style for you at a price you can trust. Plus, the brand is offering special savings on some of its top-selling styles for Black Friday! Shop now to save $35 off the best-selling Super Natural Side Part Glueless Lace Bob Wig.
Mayvenn
Price range: $159.99 to $199.99
Options: Mayvenn sells extensions, frontals, closures and wigs — all 100% human hair in a wide variety of texture and colors.
Why here? The brand has incredible prices on Peruvian, Malaysian, Indian and Brazilian virgin (unprocessed and unaltered) human hair, plus offers free standard shipping (plus expedited options available) on all orders and 30-day returns on all products.
Bellami Hair
Price range: Synthetic wigs all $69.99
Options: The site sells everything from volumizing wefts, ponytails and clip-on bangs, as well as both human hair and synthetic wigs.
Why here? While their human hair wigs don’t fall into the cheap category, the synthetic options come in various shades and are made with high-heat-friendly fibers, so you can style for a more natural look.
BeautyBeez
Price range: $19.99 to $540
Options: A wide range of all things beauty, as well as hair care products, plus extensions, braids and synthetic, blend and human-hair wigs.
Why here? The variety of styles, lengths and shades of hair means you’d be hard-pressed not to find something here you love.
INH Hair
Price range: $74 to $97
Options: Ponytails, u-clip, clip-in bangs, buns and wigs with a bend toward young, trendy styles.
Why here? The shop is known for its extreme variety of hairstyles and colors (including Disney princess wigs for cosplay).
Paula Young
Price range: $39.99 to $2,000
Options: With a truly expansive catalogue of wigs, wiglets, toppers, ponytails and extensions, this site has something for every age and type of wig shopper, and options from every major wig brand.
Why here? Selection is never a bad thing, and they have selection to spare. They’re also known for their competitive pricing, so it’s easy to find a great deal.
Hairdo Wigs at NameBrandWigs.com and QVC
Price range: $129 to $189
Options: Hairdo sells heat-friendly synthetic hair wigs in both “fantasy” and everyday styles (they even have a few kids’ styles).
Why here? Not every brand can have a selection that serves both grandmothers and festival goers, but Hairdo certainly does, and it offers consistent quality and great prices.
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