The Different Types of Wigs

A wig type for every need!

To meet everyone’s needs, there are different types of wigs. To help you make an informed choice, our experts have put together a brief summary of their design (hair and cap), along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.

First, the cap design at Solution Capillaire Sélect = Comfort!

Synthetic hair wigs

This type of hair makes it an excellent choice for chemotherapy patients or anyone who doesn’t want the hassle of styling their hair.

There are several advantages to choosing a synthetic hair wig. First, it’s less expensive, easy to care for, and doesn’t require any styling after washing. When buying one, it’s important to choose a style you like because you won’t be able to change it.

It’s also important to know that synthetic hair doesn’t tolerate heat. You can’t use a flat iron, a hairdryer, or even go near an oven or a barbecue. Heat will permanently damage the hair fibers. You must care for the wig with products specifically designed for synthetic hair.

High-quality synthetic wigs are now available, thanks to advances in design that have made it possible to create fibers that closely resemble the look and feel of natural hair.

High-heat synthetic hair wigs

We do not recommend wearing a standard synthetic wig (100% synthetic) during the winter months, as, like faux fur collars, the hair tends to tangle.

High-temperature fibers are of better quality and more durable. You can use styling tools at low temperatures, up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This fiber blend offers versatility and a more natural look than standard synthetic fibers.

These wigs are a combination of 30% natural hair and 70% high-temperature synthetic fibers.

This less common type of hairpiece is of exceptional quality. It offers the feel of natural hair and the ability to recreate any look you desire. It requires much less maintenance and is much easier to style. Get the quality and look of natural hair at a lower cost!

Natural hair wigs

Just like synthetic hair, there are many different qualities and types of natural hair. Natural hair wigs give you the sensation of wearing your own hair. You can curl your hair and style it as you wish with your usual styling products and tools. Natural hair is heat-tolerant. You don’t need to worry about this factor.

However, you do need to be very skilled when styling natural hair, as it requires a certain amount of skill. Our experts can provide maintenance and styling services. The fact that the fiber is natural is a big drawback when it comes to price. Natural hair wigs are much more expensive than synthetic fiber wigs due to their rarity.

If you are NOT dressed and do not wish to do the styling yourself, we offer in-clinic maintenance.

Medical wigs

If you suffer from total and permanent alopecia or any other type of complete and permanent hair loss, this prosthesis is also ideal for you. *See your local CLSC (local community health centre) for information on subsidies.

This medical prosthesis offers superior stability. It is made with a material that reacts to your body heat. This non-slip material adheres perfectly to the head, like a glove, and stays in place all day.

The purchase price of this type of prosthesis is higher since it is generally made with natural hair.

For more advice, come try them on at the clinic.