Hair is deeply personal. We grow it, we style it, we shed it, we tussle with it. Hair brings out the best in us, but it can also be oh-so frustrating. If you’ve been searching and shopping for wigs for a while, then you get it: The market is flooded with alternative hair options to choose from, but how many of them are high-quality and tailored to your lifestyle? Finding the right wig or topper may seem like an overwhelming task with no end in sight, but that’s precisely what we’re here to help with.

When you’re looking for wigs or toppers that work for you, the journey matters just as much as the hairpiece itself. How you shop will affect the product you end up with because your experience with it will be different when it’s in-person versus online. Not sure which method is best for you? Here’s what you should keep in mind as you begin your search.

Buying Wigs In-Person: What You Need To Know

If you’re more show versus tell, you’re probably going to lean toward shopping for wigs in person. Having a consultation with a Jon Renau alternative hair professional at their salon gives you the hands-on experience you need to feel confident in your purchasing decisions. You can touch the wigs and accessories for yourself to get a sense of fiber, color, and customization options.

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Curious about best practices for cleaning and care? Need to know how to recreate a specific hairstyle? When you’re working with an expert in-person, they can answer questions and offer advice in real-time and specific to YOUR needs. And if a demo is needed, they’ll walk you through that while you interact with and become familiar with the product. The in-person experience is the most immersive approach, allowing you to feel supported every step of the way.

Buying Wigs Online: What You Need To Know

When your life moves fast and those to-do lists keep getting longer and longer, finding time for an in-person consultation just isn’t always doable. And that’s more than OK! Jon Renau alternative hair experts are ready to work with you virtually, most are able to provide the same consultation you’d receive in-person from the comfort of your couch. (Who doesn’t love an excuse to stay in sweatpants all day?) We’d recommend reaching out ahead of time to find an online retailer who offers virtual consultations.

When going the virtual route, you still have the option to be able to see a variety of hairpieces and ask questions in real-time over Zoom or whichever video chat platform you prefer to use. While you may not be able to physically touch the product, there is the option to order color rings ahead of time to compare colors in-person as you go through your consultation. This will give you a sense of which shade most closely matches your biological hair.

You’ll also want to take accurate at-home measurements to ensure that you get the best fit. If you have any questions about measuring, your expert can address them virtually. You may want to have a friend nearby who can jump in and offer assistance with any hard-to-reach areas near the back of your head.

The Best Way To Shop For A Wig

As with many things in life, shopping for a wig all comes down to preference. When you want to touch and feel products before buying them PLUS have someone who understands your wants and needs, having the in-person experience will be key. When you’re more into convenience, going virtual will make the most sense. No matter which path you choose, what remains most important is that you feel supported along your alternative hair journey.