Why Are Human Hair Wigs More Expensive?

Human hair wigs are more expensive than synthetic wigs for several reasons:

1. Material Quality

• Real Human Hair: These wigs are made from 100% real human hair, which is more valuable and harder to source than synthetic fibers.
• Processing & Treatment: Human hair goes through careful processing to maintain its natural texture, shine, and longevity.

2. Sourcing & Ethical Considerations

• Limited Availability: High-quality human hair, especially from donors with healthy, unprocessed strands, is rare.
• Ethical Collection: Hair is often collected from voluntary donors in countries like India, China, and Brazil, adding to its cost.

3. Durability & Longevity

• Human hair wigs last much longer than synthetic ones—often a year or more with proper care—whereas synthetic wigs typically last only a few months.
• They can withstand heat styling, dyeing, and regular washing, making them a long-term investment.

4. Realistic Appearance

• Human hair wigs offer a more natural look, mimicking real scalp movement, texture, and shine.
• They can be styled, curled, or straightened just like natural hair.

5. Handcrafting & Lace Features

• Many human hair wigs are hand-tied or lace-front, which requires skilled labor.
• Features like full lace or 360 lace wigs add to the realism but also increase the cost.

6. Customization & Styling

• Many high-end human hair wigs come pre-customized with plucked hairlines, bleached knots, and baby hairs, reducing the need for extra styling work.
• Custom-made wigs tailored to individual preferences further raise prices.

After sourcing, the hair goes through a rigorous sorting process. Skilled artisans carefully select hairs based on length, texture, and color to ensure a consistent and natural appearance in the final wig.

Once the hair is sorted, it's thoroughly washed and conditioned using special shampoos and oils to keep it healthy. This process also helps create a uniform color across the wig.

The Craftsmanship Behind Human Hair Wigs

Now, let's delve into the intricate craftsmanship that goes into creating human hair wigs. This meticulous process is a key reason for their higher price tag.

1. Sourcing Premium Hair:

The first step in crafting a high-quality human hair wig is sourcing premium hair. This hair must be ethically and sustainably obtained, ensuring that it's healthy, unprocessed, and of the highest quality.

Hair may be sourced from various regions globally, each with its unique characteristics. We've told you above how European, Asian hair, and other hair differs.

2. Sorting and Preparing Hair

After sourcing, the hair goes through a rigorous sorting process. Skilled artisans carefully select hairs based on length, texture, and color to ensure a consistent and natural appearance in the final wig.

Once the hair is sorted, it's thoroughly washed and conditioned using special shampoos and oils to keep it healthy. This process also helps create a uniform color across the wig.

3. Hand-Knotting

One of the most time-consuming aspects of creating human hair wigs is the hand-knotting process. Each hair strand is individually tied to the wig cap, mimicking the way hair grows from the scalp. This painstaking work requires exceptional skill and precision to create a seamless, natural-looking wig.

4. Customization

Human hair wigs offer a wide range of customization options for wearers to create a beautiful and natural look.

For example, wearers can adjust the cap size to fit their measurements. Adding a lace front allows for more realism with the look of a natural hairline, add an adjustable strap inside to secure your wig and get a glueless installation, design an M cap to fit your ear shape, and you can even see the pre-everything wigs that come with pre-cut lace, pre-plucked hairline, pre-bleached knots. Additionally, the color of the hair piece can be altered and multiple shades can be blended together to establish a seamless result.

5. Aftercare

The final step in the wig-making process is aftercare. A good quality human hair wig requires regular care and maintenance to keep its style and appearance fresh. This includes using special products for cleaning, conditioning, styling, and protecting the hair from heat damage. With proper care, your beautiful human hair wig can last for years.