Beginner's Guide to Wigs and Weaves
A Beginner's Guide to Buying Wigs and Wearing Weaves
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Bundles
Bundles are literally "bundles" of hair that can be used in weaves or when making wigs. Bundles are usually made with human, virgin hair (more on that later) that's donated and later sewn onto a weft.
You can buy bundles in a variety of different colours, styles, curl patterns, and textures — like Brazilian Body Wave or Malaysian Curly — since the hair is usually donated and sourced from women all over the world.
Virgin Hair
When buying wigs and bundles, you may hear or see a lot of stylists and retailers talking about virgin hair. This is essentially hair that hasn't been processed or chemically treated, and it's deemed the best kind of hair to buy since it can also be dyed, cut, or heat styled however you desire.
Closures
Wearing a closure or frontal (that's up next) is an alternative to wearing a leave-out. These are small units that are placed at the top of the hair, usually as a way to finish the style. They're made with lace or silk and often parted down the middle as a way to mimic your scalp. Some stylists can make closures on their own out of bundles, but these days, they're often bought separately from bundles.
Frontals
Frontals are larger than closures; closures tend to be about four inches wide, while frontals can be installed from ear to ear. This means they're a tad more expensive to purchase, but not by too much. Frontals are also designed to look more natural and usually have to be plucked and glued to mimic your own hairline.