What does it mean for a wig to be pre permed?

Angie By Jon Renau – Prepermed, Hand Tied, Lace front and Mono Top Wig.

What will my wig look like when I receive it? You must remember that manufacturer’s will style their wigs in order to sell their styles.  Sometimes a manufacturer’s image will be very different to the actual wig.  Especially prepermed wigs will be styled quite a lot by the manufacturer.

 

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Angie  by Jon Renau is just one of those wigs that is pre permed. Pre permed means it has a curl when it comes out of the box and will keep its body after it has been washed.  When you first open the box it is really curly so it gives you an option to straighten it completely or leave some loose waves in it. It has unbelievable bounce in the hair.  The picture on the right is the manufacturers image after styling.  Manufacturer pictures can look very different to the actual product so we like to photograph the product so you get to see exactly what you get when your wig arrives.

I have included images of the wig straight of the box so you can see how curly it is and then images after running a hair straightener through it.  It is entirely up to the wearer how curly, wavy or straight it can be.  It is a great wig with lots of versatility  in regards to styling.

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The cap features a mono top with a lace front and is 100% Hand tied.  Hand tied means that each hair has been hand tied directly into the cap and there is no wefting.  With a hand tied wig the hair is evenly distributed and gives you the upmost realistic look.  They are more expensive as it is very labor intensive to manufacture a wig like this.  If you run your hands through the wig you can’t see any wefting as there is none.  The first image is the inside cap of the wig.

 

 

And this is the wig straight out of the box:

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After using the hair straightener on a low heat setting:

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This was the first time I have had time to have a play with a Jon Renau human hair wig and I was very excited about this wig.  It has a beautiful feel of the hair which is remy, and the hair has a lovely bounce to it.  It looks gorgeous with a few long loose waves left in the style.  It is expensive to buy a human hair wig but there is a vast difference between a cheap human hair and an expensive one.  No one would be able to tell if you were wearing the Angie Wig by Jon Renau.

Angie would have to be one of my favourite wigs and it certainly lived up to my expectations.  I was able to style this wig with a hair straightener with very little time and I am not a hairdresser.

At Wigs Online we can order the Angie in for you within 7 – 10 days if we don’t have it in stock. It comes in many more colours.  You can see more Jon Renau Human Hair and Synthetic wigs on our website, www.wigsonline.com.au

Call or email us at  sales@wigsonline.com.au
if you need any advice on the wig for availibilty and delivery information.

Flaunt’s New Lace Front Wigs by Forever Young

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Forever Young have done it again.  They have kept up with the fashion and brought out a small range of Lace Front Wigs which all the trendy young girls will be so excited about.  New Fashion trends include Braids, Beach Waves and Synthetic Hair that is heat resistant.  Gone are the days where wigs looked like wigs.

The lace front is essential for any style that requires the hairline to be seen without the coverage of a fringe.  The Lace Front gives the wearer a hairline that is so realistic that hair appears to be coming straight out of the scalp.  It’s not an easy task but Forever Young have absolutely nailed it.

Braids and especially the Fish tail braid are hard to do on yourself but with these wigs you don’t need to worry.  Just pop it on and you are ready to go out with your new fashionable style.

Forever Young have for  the  first time, used a fibre that is Heat resistant.  On the instructions it states that the heat resistant fibre can withstand up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit ( or 170 degrees Celcius).  Personally if you can start around 130 degrees Celcius and you can achieve the style you want, I would keep it to a minimum. The more heat and styling you do on a wig will shorten the life of the wig.  The least amount of heat will prolong the life of the wig.

Here is a short list of the new products that you will be excited about:

Urban Gypsy

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You could be mistaken for Beyonce if you were wearing the Urban Gypsy.  At the sides of the wig there is a small amount of hair tied to the back to give you that look just like Beyonce.  It is pulled away from the face with a couple pieces fallen over the face.  It is a very pretty style.  Just love it.

 

 

 

Lolita Long Side Braid

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Lolita is another Lace Front with a braid draped around the top of the forehead and then tied up to the back of the wig. It’s a great style for the young at heart.  Braids are not easy to do but with Lolita it’s no problem.

 

 

 

Kell

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Kell is a great Lace Front wig that has a lovely feminine look. Being Heat Resistant you could straighten the hair or enhance the curls. another young at heart fashionable wig. At the moment Kell is not on the website but we can order her in at no extra cost and it will take up to 2 weeks. If you like Kell please contact us at www.wigsonline.com.au by phone 1300 797 579 or email us at sales@wigsonline.com.au
 

 

Blair Wave
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Blair Wave is a great Lace Front wig with long loose romantic waves.  It has great versatility as you can pull your hair back into a pony tail or wear loose hanging past your shoulders.  As its also a heat resistant fibre you can style it as you wish.

 

 

 

Philo Braid

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Just love the Fish tail Braid but who can actually do it themselves.  This would be my favorite. A ready made braid – what else could you ask for.

 

 

 

 

 

Rocker Tiered Hair Extension

Rocker Tiered is our first Clip in Synthetic Hair extension.  It’s a great piece to add volume and body to your own style.  At last a hairpiece for those who just want volume and not hair down to their knees. If you have ever experienced short limp thin hair you will appreciate this piece.

At the moment Rocker Tiered  is not on the website but we can order it in at no extra cost and it will take up to 2 weeks. If you like Rocker Tiered please contact us at www.wigsonline.com.au by phone 1300 797 579 or email us at sales@wigsonline.com.au

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Remy Hair vs Non Remy Hair

shutterstock_31326247Remy Hair is a term that we equate for good quality hair when it comes to wigs and hair extensions.  Remy hair usually feels very smooth and luxurious and usually doesn’t tangle easily.

What is Remy Hair?

Remy hair is made very carefully in the process of bundling human hair with all the roots and cuticles running in all the same direction.  It requires many more man hours and careful manufacturing.  Thus it is more expensive than non remy hair.

Non remy hair is gathered together regardless of the length, cuticle direction and roots. It is a much simpler process and less expensive to produce.  It is usually coated with silicone to give it a smooth feel but the silicon will usually vanish in a few washes. So you may not feel the difference initially but the non remy won’t stay feeling as nice after a little while. Hence the price difference between remy and non remy.

Remy Hair extensions and wigs are made from real hair.  Human hair can withstand heat so it is possible to use a flat iron or curling iron as well as other styling tools so you can style to your wigs and hair extensions to create the look you require.  Take note, as much as you can style with heat its best to style on a low heat so the hair will last longer.  Just like natural hair the less processing and less heat endured by the hair will make the hair last longer.

 

Call on 1300 79 75 79 or email sales@wigsonline.com.aufor any enquires.

 

 

 

What is Permatease?

 

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Permatease is also known as Perma lift.  It is a crimping effect done at the root of wigs to create more volume and height to your hairpiece. It can also be seen at the nape of the wig sometimes as well. If it is done properly it is barely noticeable and wont look ratty as it does in some cheap wigs.  Most hand tied wigs will not have permatease.

 

It is a personal choice whether you like the permatease  or not.  Some clients like the look and feel that it contributes to the realistic look of the wig.  While others are absolutely opposed to it.

This image below is very close up to the wig.  The next two images are the same wig but a little further away.  As you can see it is only noticeable extremely close up.Permatease1 PermateaseCarrie_Caramel

The image is of the new style we have available from Ellen Wille called Carrie.  Its part of the Perucci range.  It has an European elegance about it.

 

If you need any further information please email sales@wigsonline.com.au or phone us on 1300 79 75 79.

 

Check out our full range of Wigs and Hairpieces at www.wigsonline.com.au

Difference in Double Drawn and Single Drawn

The market is swamped with so many hair extensions at all prices.  You can be forgiven if you are having problems working out why some are so cheap and other are so expensive.  Quality is a huge factor when it comes to Hair Extensions and prices.

What is Single Drawn?

Single Drawn hair is  hair that was obtained  from one donor as a ponytail. Because it is kept together naturally the donor will have different lengths of hair. Some people like this as they feel it looks more naturally but the ends will not look as full and even.  they can look a little straggly at the ends.

 

What is double drawn hair?

Double drawn will tangle less than single drawn hair and is the highest quality you can find.  By hand the shorter lengths of hair are removed so it will take more than one donor to make up a weft.  All of the hair will have an uniform length and look much fuller than single drawn.

What do I Buy?

Double drawn is more expensive as it may take 9 – 10 lbs of single drawn hair to make 1 lb of double drawn hair. Also, the labour involved in making double drawn is much more intensive and lengthy which is reflected in the price. Its a personal preference to how much hair you want, the price you are prepared to pay and how much hair you need to integrate with your own.

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Above you can see an image of a Single drawn weft and a double drawn weft.  The double drawn weft is easy to see as it looks much healthier and fuller on the ends.

All of the wefts at Wigs Online are Double drawn and are kept at reasonable prices as much as possible.

 

For any queries you can email us at sales@wigsonline.com.au or phone on 1300 79 75 79.

Reasons to buy a wig.

 

No More Bad Hair Days

Wigs can be for fashion and fun as well as disguising hair loss.  No matter what the reason I say why not have fun with it.  I have listed some of the popular reasons people love wigs.

 

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shutterstock_74512990At times when clients are suffering with hair loss due to cancer, alopecia, stress, hormonal changes, etc: A wig is a simple and easy solution that can help the wearer feel like their normal self again.  It takes the worry of hair loss out of the picture so they can look after any other issues they need to deal with.  It can help with the wearer feel confident again to walk out on the street without feeling self conscious.

 

 

EW_Flip12Colouring your hair can damage your hair with the excess use of bleaches and dyes.The more processes  and chemicals you place your hair through, the more damage is done.  Natural hair is always the healthiest.  With a wig you need not worry about giving your hair any more stress than necessary.  Your own hair can remain strong and healthy underneath.

 

 

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No commitment to keeping a colour or style.  You can try a new wig whenever you feel like you need a change.  There is no reason why you can’t have a short style today and a long style tomorrow or you could be a blonde on Saturday night while being a brunette during the week.  A wig can be a trial run to see if you are going to like a style before you style and cut your own hair.  If you don’t like it, you can change a wig but changing your style may take time to grow out all those layers and fringes.

 

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With the costs of going to the hairdresser, a wig is probably better value.  Most hairdressers these days cost up to $400 for a colour, cut and blow wave which will need more colour and styling in 6 – 8 weeks.  A synthetic wig will last up to 6 months and a human hair wig will last up to 12 months with no further colouring or trimming needed.

 

shutterstock_99809505No more bed hair.  Your hair can look glamorous within ten minutes of getting out of bed.  It can be styled from the night before and still look great.  No need to worry about the hair tangled and matted from bed.  Your wig is sitting on the end of your bed ready to pop on.

6A synthetic wig means no styling just put on and go. Synthetic Hair wigs are the easiest wigs to take care of.  You can’t apply heat so there is no styling and they are designed to keep their style and shape.  Little time and effort required.

 

7 No need to wash and style your hair every second day.  Your wig will stay looking great for a at least a week before it needs washing.  And when its time to wash your wig it’s a simple process with some shampoo, conditioner and a bucket.

 

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And for the best reason of all, have fun shopping for a new wig style.

Checkout our website www.wigsonline.com.au 

 

 

 

What does it mean for a Wig to be Hand Tied?

 

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If you are a first time wearer you may be struggling with choosing the right wig for you.  Terms like Hand Tied, Mono top or Lace front all seem very complicated.  They are all very good features of a really good quality wig.

You have probably found lots of information on Mono tops and Lace fronts but what does a Hand tied wig mean for the wig wearer.  Just to refresh, a mono top is a fine mesh that is so transparent that the hair looks like it is coming out of your own scalp.  The Lacefront is describing the very sheer lace on the hair line at the front of the wig which also gives you the appearance of the hair like a natural hair line.  These terms are quite common for good quality brands like Jon Renau, Henry Margu and Ellen Wille.

Below you can see what a hand tied wig looks like on the inside of the cap. Hand tied is a little different and does make a wig more expensive. As the name suggests each hair is individually tied into the cap by hand.  It is expensive as it is very labour intensive and a hand tied wig can take 3 -4  times longer for a wigmaker to make.  Hand Tied wigs give you a very comfortable fit as they are finished very smoothly on the cap’s surface.  They are the most naturally looking wigs that you will find regardless if they are human hair or synthetic hair.  There is no risk of the wefting showing as there is no weft just a very fine quality lace.  The hair looks like it is coming out of your own scalp.  The way the hair is attached allows the hair to be multi directional giving you versatility in styling.

If your budget allows for it I would without hesitation suggest a Hand tied wig but be warned it will be difficult to go back to anything else in the future.

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At Wigs Online we are building a large stock of Hand Tied Lace wigs as they are becoming much more popular and the quality of a Hand tied wig is unsurpassable.

Visit www.wigsonline.com.au to see a full range of Premium Quality Human hair and Synthetic Hair Wigs.   If you can’t see what you are looking for or need any information call us on 130079 75 79.

 

 

 

 

 

What is a 3/4 Wig?

A 3/4 Wig is different to a full wig that it only covers 3/4 of your head and is used to integrate with your own hair.  They are fixed just in the front of the crown of your head ( in behind your fringe with clips.  They are the perfect solution to those experiencing some hair loss.  A 3/4 wig will add volume and length to your hair very easily.

Here are some tips to placing a 3/4 wig on your head:

1. Pull back your hair from just behind your fringe and hold back with some pins.
2. Insert the comb of the front of the wig onto your head where you want to place the wig.
3. Secure the wig at the nape with the clips or combs ( depends on the wig what attachments it has)
4.  Brush hair and integrate hair with wig.

 

If this is done probably you won’t be able to see where the wig finishes and ends.  It will be a seamless finish.  Not everyone is prepared to wear a wig and may not need a full wig so a 3/4 wig is a great idea.

Its always a great idea to search through utube and search “putting on a 3/4 wig”   where you can watch how someone else does it.  There are other ways of applying your wig  and everyone has there own style of wearing wigs.

We have a small range of 3/4 wigs in different colours and styles as well as some human hair and synthetic hair 3/4 wigs.  Check out our website at www.wigsonline.com.au

If you have any further queires or need some advice give us a call on 1300 797 579 or email us at sales@wigsonline.com.au.

 

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New Colour Trends

Dark Rooted colours are one of the trends that we are finding more common in wigs.  Wig Brands like Jon Renau and Ellen Wille keep coming out with more styles that look fabulous.

12FS8 is one of these colours by Jon Renau.  In different wigs they may look similar but they take their own style.  This is one colour that we love in the short styles as well as the longer styles.

Colour 12FS8  is a Light Golden Brown and Light Natural Golden Blonde with Pale Natural Gold Blonde with Medium Brown Roots.  The roots are very pronounced in these wigs and give you a realistic look as we all know that it doesn’t matter how often we colour our hair there is always some hair growth showing.  The darker roots gives the wig a more three dimensional shape.  The darkness with the blond is just a very elegant look no matter if its a short or long style.

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Light Champagne Rooted is another of these dark rooted colours which is found in Ellen Wille Wigs.  It is particularly lovely in the Code wig by Ellen Wille.  The contrast with the very dark roots with a platinum blonde is absolutely gorgeous.  The appearance is quite striking.

 

 

EW_Flip1One of our newest colours from Ellen Wille is Pearl Blonde Rooted.  This is a very unique colour to Ellen Wille and we all just love it especially in the Flip wig.  The Flip would be the most elegant wig for the mature women and the Pearl Blonde is certainly a beautiful colour.

 

 

Nougat rootedPlay_NougatRT is another  rooted colour but not so obvious for those who don’t want such a dramatic hair colour.    The darkness around the crown is complimented with lighter tips.

 

 

 

These are just a few Rooted Colour Trends we are seeing come through on Wigs Online.  There will be more to come very soon.

Always give us a call if you can’t see what you are looking for.  We are always happy to order in something specially for you.  You can give us a call on  1300 79 75 79  or email us at  sales@wigsonline.com.au

Ellen Wille Longer Style Wigs

We have shown you some of the new Ellen Wille Wigs that we have added to our extensive range of wigs.  Now for some longer styles that are just as fantastic and lovely to wear.

Pam Hi Tec

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Pam would be one of my favourite wigs of our new styles.  It’s a great length for those who want just around the shoulders.  The gorgeous layers frame the face beautifully. It features a mono top part crest which gives it a realistic style.

 

 

 

 

Code

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Code is a stunning wig with dark rooted colours which seems to be the where the hair trends are all going this season.  It features all the best you can find in one wig, a mono top and a lace front. The wefted back allows good ventilation to wear comfortably.  This wig is going to be a big seller.

 

 

 

Mega Mono

EW_MegaMono5  Mega Mono is another exciting style.  It is the longest style we have selected from Ellen Wille.  The full mono top gives you the flexibility of parting your hair where you like.  The hair flows so naturally to give you a realistic look.

 

 

 

 

Keep coming back to see the next styles we bring in.  If you are looking for a particular style we can order it in for you at no extra cost.
Email us at Sales@wigsonline.com.au or phone 1300 79 75 79.