Half Wigs

Half wigs are the inspired compromise between the ease of wigs for creating a new hairstyle and the natural look of your own hair. Unlike some of the more vibrant party and fancy dress oriented wigs, half wigs are the choice for everyday life, including those situations when you need to look every inch a professional.

The simplest types of half wigs, which act as instant hair extensions, can be purchased at local drug stores, beauty supply stores and wig specialists. These sorts of half wigs are incedibly easy to use. They clip on to your existing hair like a pony tale to produce longer or thicker hair. You pick a color which matches your own and then blend your hair in with the half wig in such a way that it is impossible for someone else to tell that you are wearing a wig. Once you get home and no longer need the boost, such half wigs come right off again with no fuss.

More firm half wigs

Another, more complicated variety of half wigs, are put in place at your local beauty salon. These can be used when true extensions are required. There are several methods for fixing these wigs in place. For short term use, bonding is used. This works by glueing the half wig extensions to the roots of your existing hair. The glue is short lasting and the half wig can be removed reasonably easily. If you have short hair and need a long haired look quickly, this can give you speedy long silken tresses. A more permanent and expensive method of attaching half wigs is to braid your real hair into cornrows. A half wig can then be fixed in place either with stronger glue or by physically sewing the wig hair into the rows of natural hair. Although this method can look extremely good because the natural roots of your own hair show, it can cause hair loss in some women. Consult a local beauty expert before going down this route. .