We talked about hair density but what does density mean in wigs? And, additionally \u2013 why do you need to care about wig density? Isn\u2019t it enough to just pick a wig you like?<\/p>\n
Technically, yes, however, the hair density specification on wigs is still helpful when you want something slightly different from your current wig and you need to figure out exactly what. The term is also useful when shopping for wigs online or when you talk with hairstylists.<\/p>\n
So, here we\u2019ll go over what wig density is and what you need to know about it.<\/p>\n
Wig hair density means exactly what standard hair density means \u2013 it\u2019s the number of individual hairs per square inch of the wig\u2019s cap. The more hair strands there are, the higher the hair density and the thicker the wig will look.<\/p>\n
Hair density shouldn\u2019t be confused with hair volume, of course. Hair volume measures the overall volume of your hair. It is affected by the hair\u2019s or wig\u2019s density but also by the hair\u2019s texture, form, and style.<\/p>\n
The easiest example here is that curly or wavy hair has a naturally higher volume than straight hair of the same density. In fact, it\u2019s perfectly possible for wavy hair with lower hair density to have more volume than straight hair with a thicker density.<\/p>\n
Now that we\u2019ve answered the \u201cWhat is hair density in wigs?\u201d question, let\u2019s go over how you should pick your wig\u2019s density.<\/p>\n
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So, what is the best density for wigs and how is it even measured? Wig density is measured in percentages with 100% actually being the lowest density you can get. The other standard wig densities include 120%, 130%, 150%, 180%, and 200%. Let\u2019s go over them individually and see how they compare with each other.<\/p>\n
These wigs have the thinnest possible hair spread. If you\u2019re looking for a thick and luscious wig, those are obviously not the best choice. However, this doesn\u2019t make them bad wigs. While with natural hair people are usually annoyed with their low hair density, the purpose of hair wigs is often to imitate your normal hair, not just\/always to \u201clook better\u201d.<\/p>\n
So, with that in mind, 100% density wigs do have their advantages. For one, if your own hair is or was with a naturally light density, a 100% density wig will likely look as close to it as possible. Additionally, low-density wigs are lighter and more comfortable on your scalp than high-density ones. The fewer hair strands there are, the less your scalp will sweat, and the easier the wig will feel on it.<\/p>\n
Besides, if you want a wavy or curly hair wig you probably don\u2019t want to go too high on the density anyway.<\/p>\n
These are the average standard for hair wigs. They usually mimic standard human hair the best unless your hair was denser or thinner than average. This density is especially realistic for straight or Yaki straight hair (chemically relaxed Afro hair).<\/p>\n
Also viewed as \u201cstandard density\u201d 130% wigs are also a common choice for most people. They are a great medium choice when you want a nice voluminous hairstyle.<\/p>\n
This is a denser than a normal type of wig that\u2019s excellent for people who want extra volume in their wig. These wigs offer a lot of extra bounce and movement but they are also on the heavier side.<\/p>\n
A truly high-density hair, these wigs are for those who want to maximize their hair\u2019s volume. They can be uncomfortably heavy and sweaty to wear, however, so make sure you\u2019re comfortable with average density wigs first. Also, this density looks best on longer hair and looks unnatural for shorter hair wigs.<\/p>\n
Almost unnaturally heavy, even for long hair, 200% density wigs are usually for extravagant hairstyles that imitate celebrities or are meant for parties. These wigs are especially heavy and are meant to catch the eye of everyone around you.<\/p>\n
We already discussed the difference between density and volume, and length should be self-explanatory. How do the three relate to each other, however? And specifically \u2013 what density should you choose based on the wig\u2019s volume and length?<\/p>\n
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The main density vs volume rule is that the wavier and curlier the hair is, the less extreme the density needs to be. While with straight hair you\u2019ll often want at least 130% or 150% density to look good, a curly hairstyle can look good with 100% and 120% too.<\/p>\n
As far as density vs length is concerned, the rule of thumb goes like this:<\/p>\n
Of course, your personal preferences will be the last determining factor so try several different options and pick the one that suits you the best.<\/p>\n
With all that in mind, here are some more factors to consider:<\/p>\n
We talked about hair density but what does density mean in wigs? And, additionally \u2013 why do you need to care about wig density? Isn\u2019t it enough to just pick a wig you like? Technically, yes, however, the hair density specification on wigs is still helpful when you want something slightly different from your current wig and you need to figure out exactly what. The term is also useful when shopping for wigs online or when you talk with hairstylists. So, here we\u2019ll go over what wig density is and what you need to know about it. What is wig…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2161,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n