How to buy your first Brazilian hair wig

There are different types of Brazilian hair wigs available which makes it difficult for a novice to know what the best option is when purchasing.

This “beginner’s guide” was created to help you understand and navigate the many Brazilian hair wig alternatives available on the market so that you can make a more informed decision when shopping for them.

This article is set up in a step-by-step way so that you can think about each one before you start looking for your first Brazilian hair wig.

Step 1: Create and set a budget

Because this is your first Brazilian hair wig, it is important that you do not buy something very expensive. You will learn a lot from your first wig, including how to care for it in a way that makes it last a long time.

You will also observe that the price of a wig increases exponentially as the length of the strands increases. As a result, long human hair wigs may be rather costly, so simple advice for beginners is to stick to wigs up to shoulder length for a while before investing in longer Brazilian hair wigs.

Step 2: Select simple styles

Try to pick a wig style that is easy to maintain and a hair texture that is easy to style. If you are open to different textures, we would strongly advise you to choose a straight wig as your first Brazilian hair wig. Straight hair is easy to style using a blow dryer or a flat iron, so your hair will always look perfectly in place.

Brazilian Bob wigs are also perfect for novices because they are quite easy to style but versatile at the same time, which will give you plenty of opportunity to play around with them and practice building different looks and textures. All you need to do at this point, in order to build your skillset, is practice installing, styling, and caring for Brazilian hair wigs.

Step 3: Pick something easy to install

The more lace a wig has, the more styles you can create, but the more difficult it is to place the wig, and the more skillful you must be in order to make it look realistic. If you are new to wig installation, you should avoid frontals, 360s, and full lace wigs since they will be extremely difficult for you.

The recommendation for beginners would be to invest in “no lace” wigs or wigs with a minimum amount of lace. Fringe wigs can be an exceptionally good choice in this category.

It is advised that you visit a hairstylist for your initial installation of a fringe wig so that the style may be tailored to the contour of your face. This will result in a highly natural appearance, and you will be able to install the wig in less than a minute on your own head after that.

If you are not a fan of fringes, you can choose a 4×4-inch lace closure or a T-part lace wig. Both of them will be easier to install but will still give you that ultra-realistic hairline that many  love about lace wigs. You will also be able to practice styling your own baby hair if you decide to go for a lace wig.

Lace comes in several varieties, including standard brown lace, Swiss lace, HD lace, and transparent lace. The price of the lace can directly impact the price of the wig, but don’t be too concerned about this at first because you can create your desired appearance with any sort of lace, as long as it’s of decent quality and not difficult to work with.

Step 4: Shop around for the highest quality hair

Not all hair brands sell the same quality of hair. Some companies sell “virgin human hair,” while others sell human hair that has been combined with synthetic hair. If you are a beginner, you might not notice the difference at the time of purchase.

That is why it is typically advisable to get a Brazilian hair wig from a reputable South African provider and brand. If you come across a Brazilian hair wig that is much less expensive than others of the same style, length, color, and lace type, you should be extremely cautious about acquiring it. This is especially true if the wig looks to be fuller and cheaper than the other options available.

There is no right or wrong way to choose your first Brazilian hair wig, but as you can see from the advice above, there are so many things to consider. Aside from colour and style, you will also need to consider the texture of your hair and lace type, which may be tough if you do not know what you are looking for.

Shopping around and trying on several types of wigs are the best ways to boost your confidence. If you need more help finding the right wig, you can contact  (+27 83 795 3366) via WhatsApp or email (info@lolasilk.co.za).

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