Brazilian hair wigs guide for beginners

Nowadays, you can find a wide variety of Brazilian hair wigs on the market which makes it tricky for a beginner to know which wig to buy as a starting point. LolaSilk, a fast-growing brand of wigs and weaves in South Africa explains what the best options for Brazilian hair wigs could be for someone who is just starting to wear wigs.

The first thing which has been highlighted is that what differentiates a wig for beginners from a wig for experts is the lace. The more lace a wig has, the more difficult it will be to install it and the more skilled you will have to be in order to make it look natural. If you are new to the wig installation process, it would be better to avoid frontals, 360s, or full lace wigs, as they are the ones that will require a little bit of practice. Below you will find the final list of the best Brazilian wigs for beginners.

• Fringe wigs
  Almost all Brazilian fringe wigs are not built using lace, which makes them the easiest ones to wear on a daily basis, and they require very little time and effort to install. LolaSilk says the fringe part of a Brazilian hair wig is normally a bit long, and this is done on purpose, so that the same Brazilian hair wig can cater for all the different sizes of foreheads in South Africa. If you choose this style, it might be a good idea to take the wig to a hairstylist and ask him/her to trim the fringe to the exact length that you like. This may sound like a little bit of “extra work”, but just take into consideration that from that moment on you will have a wig that has a perfect fit to your forehead and will look very natural on you and the installation will literally take you 1 minute every morning.

• Pixie wigs
  There are so many styles of pixie wigs that it is impossible not to fall in love with one of them. Depending on the style that you like, pixie wigs can give a more modern or classic look for women of all ages. It is important, as a beginner, that you choose a pixie wig that is built with no lace or that only has a little bit of it, and preferably with a pre-defined part line to make it easier for you to install it on your head. The best part about pixie wigs is that you won’t require any styling tools to keep them looking beautiful, because this type of wig is normally always ready to wear.

• 4×4 closure wigs or lace front wigs
  These types of wigs are built with more lace, but the quantity of lace does not require that you use any glue on installation, and because of that, they are still a good option for beginners. 4×4 closure wigs allow you to part your hairline anywhere you want on the lace, whereas the lace front wigs already have a part line predefined for you. Lace front wigs also have a 13×1 inch hairline that goes from ear-to-ear, which creates a very realistic hairline around your entire forehead and is perfect for when you want to create an updo style with the front part of your wig. Choosing between these two different types of lace wigs is just a matter of preference and the styles that you want to build with your hair. Another major benefit of having this type of wig is that, if you want, you can start practicing your skills of laying a wig in a more dramatic way, adding glue and creating some beautiful baby hair. With practice, soon you will be able to create an ultra-realistic hairline with these types of wigs and will find it much easier to start your journey with frontals or full-lace Brazilian hair wigs.

• Ponytails
  These are not part of the wigs category, but this type of hair extension is perfect for beginners who are still trying to get used to the idea of wearing any sort of hair extensions. You will find wrap-around and drawstring ponytails on the market, and they are both very easy to install and are capable of creating the most amazing and glamorous style that will transform your entire look.

Once you’ve gained experience and confidence with the aforementioned Brazilian hair wigs, you may go on to wearing frontals, 360s, and full lace wigs, which need a little more expertise for installation. However, these are also the ones that provide you with the most realistic appearance options and the freedom to create your own unique look.

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