When shopping for a wig, what’s the first thing you look for? For some, it’s the style—long, short, wavy, straight, layered, blunt cut... However, we recommend first asking yourself, "What type of wig fits into my lifestyle?”. This factor can make or break your wig wearing experience and overall relationship with alternative hair.

Fiber choice plays an essential role in how a wig will fit into your lifestyle. Jon Renau offers three main fibers to choose from: traditional synthetic, Heat Resistant synthetic, and alternative human hair. When selecting your fiber, also take a moment to consider your budget, and look & feel preferences. 

Start by asking yourself the following questions and considering what factors are most important to you:

How active & busy is my lifestyle, and how much time am I willing to spend on my hair?

Do you spend time exercising at the gym or outdoors? Are you busy with your career or with parenting? These factors will affect how much time you have available to spend on your hair. If the answer is yes, we recommend incorporating a synthetic wig into your busy lifestyle because it will require minimal styling and is easy to maintain. It also has style memory, meaning the style is ‘baked in’ and will not change after washing or encountering moisture in the air.

Do I enjoy spending time on hair styling and switching up my look each day?

While a Heat Resistant synthetic and alternative human hair require more time and maintenance than traditional synthetic fiber, both offer versatility in styling options. With a human hair wig, you can create any look as if it was your own biological hair!

How much do I want to invest in my hairpiece? Am I looking for a lower investment option when choosing a wig?

Alternative human hair will be the biggest investment because the hair is sourced, unlike synthetic fibers. A Heat Resistant synthetic wig may be a great choice if you’re looking for styling options and a more natural texture than traditional synthetic without the investment of human hair.

Am I looking for a wig that most closely mimics my biological hair? 

Although a greater investment than both traditional synthetic and Heat Resistant Synthetic, human hair wigs can achieve the most natural look and feel and will outlast synthetic fiber when cared for properly.

Each fiber has its pros and cons, detailed in the chart below. Familiarize yourself with these fibers and consider which would best suit your lifestyle needs and preferences.

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