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Is a human hair wig worth it?

3 min read

Deep wave human hair wig resting on a wig stand beside a silk scarf and comb on a travertine dressing table

It's a fair question. Human hair costs more at the start than synthetic — so where does the value come from?

It lasts

With good care, human hair can be worn for far longer than synthetic, which often needs replacing after a season or two.

It does more

Style it, heat it, colour it, cut it. One piece can carry you through many looks, rather than buying a new wig for each one.

It looks and feels real

Real hair moves, softens and catches light the way your own does. That's hard to put a price on.

Making it last

Detangle gently from ends to roots. Wash with products made for human hair and let it air-dry when you can. Use heat protectant every time. Store it on a stand or wrapped in silk, away from heat and humidity.

Choosing your tier

At SILQMÏST, Raw is our finest grade and Premium Virgin is a beautiful, easy place to start. Not sure which is right for you? Talk to us — we're happy to help.

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