How much do you pay for wigs?

By your scale - Moderate, but mine are under $25 delivered, so really the absolute bottom of that level. I'd really love a nice one (~$400-$500), but I'm not unhappy with the way the inexpensive ones look on me. 🙂

Basic elements for any wig for me:  Heat friendly synthetic and temple to temple lace front.  Plenty of choices with that criteria, and the temple to temple lace and curling capacity provides lots of styling opportunities.  $150 - $300 will most always get that job done.  (Last count I had 12 😮). 

My Gabor wigs are priced at $280 US but I get them on sale for around $200.

My first few set of wigs were on the cheaper end, think halloween wigs.  They looked cheap and shed worse than a hairy dog.

I finally upped the ante to around $80, that wasn't too bad, then upped the budget higher to around $250 - 300.   I don't go for human hair as that is way out of my budget.

The ones I've been buying for around 250 - 300 look realistic and don't shed easy.

I am a firm believer in “you get what you pay for.” Now having said that, I’m sure that the $250 wigs are awesome and feel great and look so much better than what I have, but the ones I get on Amazon seem to be good, better than just OK. I’ve spent up To $50 on there but also bought one that was less than $25 and it’s still holding up very nice!

Got my last wig from a  online shop in West Yorkshire , think it was £29.00

I do have a good quality wig but I tried to change the style and completely buggered up the fringe, making it unwearable (in public). However, regardless of my inept attempts at wig-styling, the quality of the hair is magnitudes better then the cheapo wig I'm using at the moment, it feels so real and that's why I want to buy a [much] more expensive one.

Thew last 3 wigs I bought from Paula Young online,  great experience an lots of styles, colors and options  they were on sale for $70/ea.  Great quality and fit Highly recommend

Rebecca, I agree with Leah. Paula Young is my go-to. They have many options.  They do have some great sales. Currently, I have 5 wigs from them, and they all are heat syllable.

They also have some human hair wigs in the price range you are looking at and some have free shipping.

Good luck in your wig hunting.

Look forward on seeing what you find.

Lynne

Hi Rebecca,

As many have eluded, you get what you pay for but even at the cheap end there can be bargains but are few and far between

After buying cheap wigs to find a style that suited me I began to pay out a little more and then found that a good wig is worth the price. I pay around £250 and a little bit more.

I can't see any breach in rules as you are giving personal experience and advice, not a blatant promotion for your gain. It is helpful to others.

So without guilt I have used the retailer, Simply wigs for many years now after trying others. They tend to be cheaper than other suppliers and if you sign up there are deals to be had which reduce the price further. You may have to wait a while for a wig but there shouldn't be any hurry as they probably wait for a bulk to then order but they keep you informed. I have never been disappointed.

The one thing I always look for is a full lace front wig which really does blend the fringe hairs. If you are paying this sort of price the quality is usually good.

Another thing I could recommend is to find a hairdresser that cuts wigs. I was introduced to one years ago and now into my third as the others moved on.  The good thing is they can cut a new wig in to suit you and also for little sympathetic trims of the fraying to keep them looking good as wigs tend to settle and fibres a little uneven. It was one of the best things I have done.

Wig care is also important so use the recommended shampoo and conditioner and follow the simple washing actions. Most fibre is heat resistant so can be blow dried and the difference is obvious when done.

I wear wigs daily, all day and paying the price means my wig will last at least six months with maintenance. It may seem expensive but consider how much women pay over the year to keep  the hair good looking, it's a bargain.

I'm moving up the price scale with styles I like.  If I'm not sure I'll get something cheap to see if it works. Did that with a lace front wig awhile ago.  Didn't work. Maybe try again. If it does work I'll splurge on a better one. 

I'm only at starter-level hair, £20-£25 from Amazon, so right at the bottom end of 'moderate'.  I'm very happy with Fiona's current blond wavy wig, but that might be because I don't know any better! It's seen a fair amount of use now, including three trips outside, but while it doesn't seem to be shedding much when brushing, it is getting a little less bouncy at the front and it's probably about time it had a wash.  I'll most likely order its replacement soon, so as to be on hand in case the washing doesn't go well.  I'm going to stick with blond of about that length, but maybe a little darker.  If/when I can improve my makeup skills beyond the most basic then I might consider going more upmarket with the hair too.

Hi girls,

I am very jealous of the girls who have their own hair! I come from a long line of males who were all bald as a cue ball, so my hairline started receding when I was only 25.  Consequently, I've been a wig wearer for a long time. In my younger days when still living with parents, I borrowed my mom's wigs.

I am a trans woman, and wear a wig every day, the only time without is when I am sleeping or in the shower. I've had so many over the years, wigs from Estetica, Mane Attraction, Revlon, Gabor, starting long ago with Halloween wigs and now having 10 wigs altogether. I'm now taking the advice of my hair girl, who also sells and styles wigs.

She knows how to work magic, she was a beautician for 30 years and knows what will look best. The style she has recommended for my face shape and fair coloring is what you see in my latest public photos. That is a Raquel Welch wig called 'Classic Cut', a Bob style and the color is 'shaded hazelnut' I have 4 of them and wear one every day, with proper care, washing and conditioning, they should last a couple years. I get a deal through my hairdresser and my price per each wig was around $275. The reason for getting 4 at the same time has to do with obtaining a proper color match.

I am another girl who firmly believes that you do get what you pay for. My current wigs look like the real thing, and the ladies I work with all think it's my own hair, and I will let them do so. 🙂

Hugs girls,

Ms. Lauren M

For a very large city, it is disappointing that we have so few wig shops.  Nevertheless, I have visited a few and found the experience somewhat less than exciting to acceptable, depending on what your requirements are and in particular what your price range is.

OTOH, I have spent $200 to $280 with a small family-owned business I found on line out in Texas a few years ago and have been very satisfied with the personalized service I receive from them.  In particular, I require a large-cap wig, and they have been very helpful in locating what I am looking for.