Confused about the differences between choosing a human versus synthetic hair wig?  There are advantages and disadvantages for both human hair wigs and synthetic wigs. This article is a quick summary of the major difference in these two types of wigs.

Human Hair Wig Advantages:

• You can style your hair as you wish, different ways different days.

• You can curl it.

• You can blow dry it.

• It's heat resistant.

• The wig lasts longer than synthetic.

Human Hair Wig Disadvantages:

• You have to style it regularly.

• It is heavier.

• The color fades over time.

• It costs more than a synthetic wig of the same style.

Synthetic Fiber Wig Advantages:

• They require little if any styling.

• It retains it's style wash after wash.

• It is light weight.

• It is less costly than human hair.

Synthetic Fiber Wig Disadvantages:

• The fiber is basically plastic (modacrylic fiber) and can melt if it gets too close to heat.

• You can change the style only very minimally.

• It doesn't last as long as a human hair wig.