The Essential Guide to Buying, Styling, and Caring for Wigs
wigs have been around for millennia—and it’s clearly taken that long to perfect the technology. When you hear the word, it may conjure images of visible lace, a bob that’s slightly askew, or bangs that are just…wrong. But that’s not the case anymore, which may be one of the reasons so many women are experimenting with them right now. “Wigs look much more realistic than they have in the past,” says Oprah’s hairstylist, Nicole Mangrum. “If you think back to the options of the ’60s, you knew they were wigs. Now you could see someone and you may never know. There are so many different textures, colors, and lengths to try—it’s a really exciting time to play.” And some of us already are. According to a recent research report, the global wig and extensions market is worth $5.8 billion and is projected to hit $13.3 billion by 2026.
