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Costume Wigs, Wig Colours

New Costume Wigs Arrived.

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New Costume Wigs added to our Large Collection.

Costume wigs can be so much fun with Halloween season coming up.  We have added a few new styles.

This season Queen Elsa the Snow Queen has definitely been popular. Every little girl wants to go to the next party as Elsa from the Disney Movie Frozen.  Everyone enjoys being a princess for a night or day.

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Then we have the Geisha Girl.  These Japanese ladies always look so elegant and petite.  Who could  do a Geisha hair style and would it stay together all night?  You will stand out in the crowd with this wig.  The Yuki is another fun animated Japanese Fighter character.  What a fun wig!!

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And if you are looking for a certain colour, look no further than the Cindy or Doll.

Cindy is available in Chocolate, Emerald, Grape or Regal Blue.

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And for a longer version there is the Doll available in colours Brown, Green, Purple, Lilac and Blue.  Coloured theme parties are always an easy way to colour up a party.

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For the guys, there isn’t always a lot of options but Austin Powers is always a favorite. And for those who have always wanted to grow dreadlocks but haven’t got months to wait, there is the Deluxe Rasta.  The Colonial Man is for the guys who love power.

 

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It’s worth noting that although our costume wigs are not cheap they are theatrical quality that you would see on the stage like the big musicals Hairspray or Strictly Ballroom.  They will not catch fire if close to flames as the fibre is not like a $2 Shop Wig.

We are always happy to help over the phone 1300 797 579 or email us sales@wigsonline.com.au

 

Adhesives, Tape, Toupee

Which Toupee Tape Should I Use?

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What do we need Toupee Tapes for?

Toupee tape is used to attach hairpieces and wigs.  There are different double backed tapes for different uses.   They are colored so we can recognize which tape is for which application but when applied they are all clear.  They are sold in rolls or strips which is a personal preference to which one you prefer.

A couple things to note:

1.It is important to always clean your scalp and prepare the surface for applying your wig, hairpiece or toupee.

2.It mean seem after the shower that the tape is weakening from the steam of the shower.As your skin dries up the bond will harden.

3.  Everyone is different and the tape may last longer on some more than others depending on the skin’s oil and environment issues.

 

4. It’s always a good idea to test a small piece of tape on your skin before applying for an extended time in case of allergies.

 

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The white toupee tape is the most common tape used for a moderate holding strength and can be removed easily.  It can be used daily if required.  It is a double backed clear tape surgical quality tape.

Blue Liner Tapes

BlueLiner_roll Bluelinertape1The Blue liner tape comes in rolls and strips as well.  Its perfect for a stronger hold.  It can be used for wigs and hairpieces.  It is the perfect tape for lace front wigs which you need to be careful when applying to the lace so you don’t damage it.  Depending on the individual it can last anytime from 1 – 3 weeks.

Red Liner Tapes

The Red liner tape is transparent double faced tape for toupees.  This tape Red_Tapethwill hold 1 -2 weeks and is a very low residue tape. It was designed to use with toupees with a polyurethane base. It is available in strips and rolls. The roll measures approx. 1″(2.54cm) wide and 9′ (2.75m) long.
There is larger rolls if you need but they are not listed on the website.  You are welcome to phone to place an order over the phone for the larger roll.

 

 

Extended Wear Tape

Xweartape1Extended Wear Tape is a super strong bonding adhesive tape with a unique aerated design which extends adhesive life and allows skin to breathe. It can hold for between 2 – 4 weeks depending on activity level. Great for all types of Wigs and Hair Units.
These tabs measure 3/4″ long from top to bottom and 1.5″ wide from side to side and come in a 36 piece pack.

 

 

 

You can see a full range of Tapes, adhesives as well as wigs, hairpieces on www.wigsonline.com.au. and for any queries email us at  sales@wigsonline.com.au

 

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Wig Construction, Wig Selection, Wigs

How is a Wig Made?

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Wigs are made all over the world but most mass produced wigs are made in countries like China, Indonesia and India. Countries like Australia have very high labour costs which makes wigs very expensive.  Countries in Asia have much lower wages costs hence making it much more affordable for the average client to afford a wig.  It is amazing how from a few strands of hair that is made into a weft and with quite a lot of work, a wig is created.

 

Below are some images where you can see how a wig starts with the raw products of hair, lace, monofiliament fabric, skin tops and a few more items.  There is some machinery that helps with each stage but it is very labour intensive.  There is a real art to making  a good quality wig.  Below are some of the things we saw that were all part of the process.

DSCN0911Collection of Hair and Bundling:  Hair is collected  and prepared for manufacturing.  Hair is arranged so it is lying in all the same direction.  The hair is brushed against a hackle quite a few times which is just a large wire brush that is clamped to a table. It keeps the hair smooth and untangled as well as drawing out any small hairs. ( You can see on the left what a Hackle looks like)

 

 

Washing & Sterilising Hair : The hair DSCN0957is inspected to make sure it is clean and they will sterile the hair. The hair is gently and thoroughly hand washed in basins in soapy water with disinfectant. They are rinsed a few times to make sure there is no residue of soap.  Then the hair is  allowed to air dry or put in warmer ovens specifically for hair.

 

DSCN0916Making Wefts  :For a wefted wig, the hair is sewn onto a weft by machine.  The wefts are then made up into a wig.  Depending on the type of wig they are making there are different steps.  Some wigs are made with a lace cap while others are have a mono top or a skin top.

 

 

Making a Skin top:  Here you can see how a skin top has hair punched into it by machine.  You can see in the second photo that the hair needs to be trimmed on the inside of the wig.  After it is trimmed they place a special glue to keep it all intact.  Then it can be inserted into the rest of the wig.  Others have a mono top which is a fine monofilament mesh that the hair is tied individually onto to give the wearer a realistic look.

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These are just a few of the processes hat it takes to make a wig.  Seeing the process makes you appreciate all the work it takes to make a wig and most of it is done by hard manual labour by very talented craftsmen.

See our full range of Wigs and Hair pieces on www.wigsonline.com.au.

 

 

 

 

 

Wig Construction, Wigs

Qingdao – Wig Producing City – Part 2

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We explored Qingdao last week. So now I want to share a little about the visit to a  wig factory which I won’t name the company but I will say I was very impressed.  Everything was organised into separate rooms for each task.  Starting from the collection of hair and the processes consisting of washing, sterilizing the hair and dyeing it to suit the style required. Then making the wefts that would be sewn into lace and then made into wigs.  And the final stage was the hairdressers at the end who cut all wigs by hand. This is why the same wig sometimes can be slightly different in lengths and style.  It is not made by a machine it is hand made.

This experience really made me see how much work is gone into the wigs to get a finished product.  I really appreciated the differences between different qualities and the work that  goes into making a quality product.  Sometimes wigs can differ a little simply because they are created by hand and not by a machine.

I can truly say I learnt first hand how mono tops are created, how hair is sewn on together to make wefts and the final product.  All wigs are started with strands of hair and they are beautifully put together to make a quality hair piece or wig. I really appreciated how much work goes into the final product.

Below are a few pictures that can help you see that wig making is truly an art.

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The Next Blog will show how some of the components of wigs are made.  Its truly amazing.

You can see a full range of wigs and hairpieces at www.wigsonline.com.au

 

 

China, History of Wigs, Wigs

Qingdao – A Wig Producing City – Part 1

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Where are wigs made?

 

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Wigs are produced in many countries around the world including China, Indonesia, Europe and India. In Australia there are only few wig makers that you can have a wig customised for you personally. However, these are a lot more costly than the ready made wigs that come out of China due to the cost of wages.

I was lucky to have a chance to visit a city in China Qingdao and visit a Wig factory.  You hear of many horror stories of children working in factories, poor conditions and many other problems which I can say I never saw in Qingdao.  The factories that we visited were clean, organised and had only adults working in very good conditions.  China is definitely different to Australia and the high standards we have in our work place are not seen in China but the factories were very reasonable.

I wanted to share a little of my fond memories of Qingdao that we visited and the many things we learnt about the process of making wigs.

Firstly, a little about Qingdao.  It is a city in the Eastern Shandong Province on the east coast of China with a population of over 8.7 million people.  It is a major seaport, naval base and Industrial centre.  It has the longest sea bridge in the world – Jiaozhou Bay Bridge – that is 26.71 km long over water. Qingdao is well known for hosting the sailing events for the Beijing Olympic Games.  It is a very pretty seaside city.

Qingdao is known for its beer.  Tsingtao Brewery was founded by the Germans and is the largest export of beer from China.  Tourists visit the Brewery everyday and there is an International Beer festival held yearly in Qingdao. The beer was much nicer than the wine as we are very spoilt in Australia with the best wines in the world.

I just loved the people and the hospitality we received.  Nothing was ever too much trouble.  The food ranged from very authentic Chinese to many American style cafes/restaurants, to Italian, Japanese and Korean cusine.  The authentic Chinese food was absolutely divine.  The most memorable meal would have been at a little town called Jimo.  We went to a restaurant that looked very average but we were in for a treat.  There was no menu but we were taken into the larder of fresh food lined up in huge stainless steel bowls all lined up with fresh produce.  And here we were asked what we wanted to order.  Once we sorted this out we were taken to a separate dining room.  The whole restaurant was made of many rooms.  All the food is prepared freshly as you order and it was delicious.

I can honestly say the best dumplings I have ever eaten and probably will ever have were in Qingdao.  We found this little courtyard at the end of an alley that I would never have been brave enough to have a look but the place was just gorgeous.  There was a little stage with operatic singers putting on a show.  Everything from the entertainment to the waiters and chefs were very authentic.  The pourer of the tea was a talent if its own.

In this most gorgeous place there are so many talented people who start from a row of hair and then create the most beautiful wigs.

In my next post I will tell you more about Qingdao and where the wigs are made.

 

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Heat Defiant, Jon Renau

Heat Defiant Wigs

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Not all wigs can be styled with heat.  100% Human hair can withstand heat for styling and drying your wig.  Generally all Synthetic wigs are not heat defiant unless the manufacturer states that it is Heat Defiant.  Jon Renau has a small range of Heat defiant hair wigs and hair pieces.  Below you can see a list of pieces and wigs that we have on our website, www.wigsonline.com.au.

Heat Defiant means that you can use heat to style and dry your wig.  Even though it is heat defiant it is suggested to only apply heat at a low level.  It is recommended no more than 150 degrees Celcius.  Keep in mind the less you apply heat to the wig, the longer life the wig will have.   You must comb your wig often to keep it from tangling and a good detangler will help to keep your wig looking good for longer.We recommend using Jon Renau HD Smooth Detangler to spray on the fibre daily with a wide tooth comb to maintain the integrity of the fibre.

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Fiery is manufactured by Jon Renau who have a great expertise for quality products.  Fiery features a beautiful soft  mono top and a lace front for an unbelievable hair line. It is a long layered hair wig that can be styled with heat up to 150 degrees celcius.

 

 

 

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Flame is a great shoulder length hair wig with a fringe that can styled to either the left or right or straight down for a blunt fringe.  As with the other wigs you must use the spray by  Jon Renau HD detangler daily.

 

 

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A great elegant short style with a lace front that creates a realistic hairline.  It is a classic cut with long layers that you can style off your face or to the side.  It is strongly recommended to use the HD detangler as with all the other HD wigs.

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Haute is a fantastic wig for all ages.  It is so versatile and ready to wear straight out of the box.  I have seen young teenagers walk out with this wig and it looks fantastic.  The way it hugs the face is very smart looking. And of course it has the added bonus of being able to apply heat to style the wig.

 

 

 

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The Easipart is a topper which is attached with clips to the crown of your head. The mono base measures 5 inches x 2.75 Inches.  It is designed to give the wearer more volume and to cover the crown where the wearer may be experiencing hair loss.  You can curl or straighten this hair piece to give you a  new look for day or night.  The hair detangler is also a must for this piece.

 

 

Call us on 1300 797 579 or email us at sales@wigsonline.com.au

All our products are listed in styles and all colours on our website www.wigsonline.com.au

Hair Types, Human Haiir

What does it mean for a wig to be pre permed?

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Angie By Jon Renau – Prepermed, Hand Tied, Lace front and Mono Top Wig.

What will my wig look like when I receive it? You must remember that manufacturer’s will style their wigs in order to sell their styles.  Sometimes a manufacturer’s image will be very different to the actual wig.  Especially prepermed wigs will be styled quite a lot by the manufacturer.

 

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Angie  by Jon Renau is just one of those wigs that is pre permed. Pre permed means it has a curl when it comes out of the box and will keep its body after it has been washed.  When you first open the box it is really curly so it gives you an option to straighten it completely or leave some loose waves in it. It has unbelievable bounce in the hair.  The picture on the right is the manufacturers image after styling.  Manufacturer pictures can look very different to the actual product so we like to photograph the product so you get to see exactly what you get when your wig arrives.

I have included images of the wig straight of the box so you can see how curly it is and then images after running a hair straightener through it.  It is entirely up to the wearer how curly, wavy or straight it can be.  It is a great wig with lots of versatility  in regards to styling.

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The cap features a mono top with a lace front and is 100% Hand tied.  Hand tied means that each hair has been hand tied directly into the cap and there is no wefting.  With a hand tied wig the hair is evenly distributed and gives you the upmost realistic look.  They are more expensive as it is very labor intensive to manufacture a wig like this.  If you run your hands through the wig you can’t see any wefting as there is none.  The first image is the inside cap of the wig.

 

 

And this is the wig straight out of the box:

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After using the hair straightener on a low heat setting:

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This was the first time I have had time to have a play with a Jon Renau human hair wig and I was very excited about this wig.  It has a beautiful feel of the hair which is remy, and the hair has a lovely bounce to it.  It looks gorgeous with a few long loose waves left in the style.  It is expensive to buy a human hair wig but there is a vast difference between a cheap human hair and an expensive one.  No one would be able to tell if you were wearing the Angie Wig by Jon Renau.

Angie would have to be one of my favourite wigs and it certainly lived up to my expectations.  I was able to style this wig with a hair straightener with very little time and I am not a hairdresser.

At Wigs Online we can order the Angie in for you within 7 – 10 days if we don’t have it in stock. It comes in many more colours.  You can see more Jon Renau Human Hair and Synthetic wigs on our website, www.wigsonline.com.au

Call or email us at  sales@wigsonline.com.au
if you need any advice on the wig for availibilty and delivery information.

Brands, Lace front, Wig Selection, Wigs

Flaunt’s New Lace Front Wigs by Forever Young

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Forever Young have done it again.  They have kept up with the fashion and brought out a small range of Lace Front Wigs which all the trendy young girls will be so excited about.  New Fashion trends include Braids, Beach Waves and Synthetic Hair that is heat resistant.  Gone are the days where wigs looked like wigs.

The lace front is essential for any style that requires the hairline to be seen without the coverage of a fringe.  The Lace Front gives the wearer a hairline that is so realistic that hair appears to be coming straight out of the scalp.  It’s not an easy task but Forever Young have absolutely nailed it.

Braids and especially the Fish tail braid are hard to do on yourself but with these wigs you don’t need to worry.  Just pop it on and you are ready to go out with your new fashionable style.

Forever Young have for  the  first time, used a fibre that is Heat resistant.  On the instructions it states that the heat resistant fibre can withstand up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit ( or 170 degrees Celcius).  Personally if you can start around 130 degrees Celcius and you can achieve the style you want, I would keep it to a minimum. The more heat and styling you do on a wig will shorten the life of the wig.  The least amount of heat will prolong the life of the wig.

Here is a short list of the new products that you will be excited about:

Urban Gypsy

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You could be mistaken for Beyonce if you were wearing the Urban Gypsy.  At the sides of the wig there is a small amount of hair tied to the back to give you that look just like Beyonce.  It is pulled away from the face with a couple pieces fallen over the face.  It is a very pretty style.  Just love it.

 

 

 

Lolita Long Side Braid

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Lolita is another Lace Front with a braid draped around the top of the forehead and then tied up to the back of the wig. It’s a great style for the young at heart.  Braids are not easy to do but with Lolita it’s no problem.

 

 

 

Kell

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Kell is a great Lace Front wig that has a lovely feminine look. Being Heat Resistant you could straighten the hair or enhance the curls. another young at heart fashionable wig. At the moment Kell is not on the website but we can order her in at no extra cost and it will take up to 2 weeks. If you like Kell please contact us at www.wigsonline.com.au by phone 1300 797 579 or email us at sales@wigsonline.com.au
 

 

Blair Wave
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Blair Wave is a great Lace Front wig with long loose romantic waves.  It has great versatility as you can pull your hair back into a pony tail or wear loose hanging past your shoulders.  As its also a heat resistant fibre you can style it as you wish.

 

 

 

Philo Braid

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Just love the Fish tail Braid but who can actually do it themselves.  This would be my favorite. A ready made braid – what else could you ask for.

 

 

 

 

 

Rocker Tiered Hair Extension

Rocker Tiered is our first Clip in Synthetic Hair extension.  It’s a great piece to add volume and body to your own style.  At last a hairpiece for those who just want volume and not hair down to their knees. If you have ever experienced short limp thin hair you will appreciate this piece.

At the moment Rocker Tiered  is not on the website but we can order it in at no extra cost and it will take up to 2 weeks. If you like Rocker Tiered please contact us at www.wigsonline.com.au by phone 1300 797 579 or email us at sales@wigsonline.com.au

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Hair Extensions, Hair Types, Human Haiir, Wig Construction, Wigs

Remy Hair vs Non Remy Hair

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shutterstock_31326247Remy Hair is a term that we equate for good quality hair when it comes to wigs and hair extensions.  Remy hair usually feels very smooth and luxurious and usually doesn’t tangle easily.

What is Remy Hair?

Remy hair is made very carefully in the process of bundling human hair with all the roots and cuticles running in all the same direction.  It requires many more man hours and careful manufacturing.  Thus it is more expensive than non remy hair.

Non remy hair is gathered together regardless of the length, cuticle direction and roots. It is a much simpler process and less expensive to produce.  It is usually coated with silicone to give it a smooth feel but the silicon will usually vanish in a few washes. So you may not feel the difference initially but the non remy won’t stay feeling as nice after a little while. Hence the price difference between remy and non remy.

Remy Hair extensions and wigs are made from real hair.  Human hair can withstand heat so it is possible to use a flat iron or curling iron as well as other styling tools so you can style to your wigs and hair extensions to create the look you require.  Take note, as much as you can style with heat its best to style on a low heat so the hair will last longer.  Just like natural hair the less processing and less heat endured by the hair will make the hair last longer.

 

Call on 1300 79 75 79 or email sales@wigsonline.com.aufor any enquires.

 

 

 

Wig Construction, Wig Selection, Wigs

What is Permatease?

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Permatease is also known as Perma lift.  It is a crimping effect done at the root of wigs to create more volume and height to your hairpiece. It can also be seen at the nape of the wig sometimes as well. If it is done properly it is barely noticeable and wont look ratty as it does in some cheap wigs.  Most hand tied wigs will not have permatease.

 

It is a personal choice whether you like the permatease  or not.  Some clients like the look and feel that it contributes to the realistic look of the wig.  While others are absolutely opposed to it.

This image below is very close up to the wig.  The next two images are the same wig but a little further away.  As you can see it is only noticeable extremely close up.Permatease1 PermateaseCarrie_Caramel

The image is of the new style we have available from Ellen Wille called Carrie.  Its part of the Perucci range.  It has an European elegance about it.

 

If you need any further information please email sales@wigsonline.com.au or phone us on 1300 79 75 79.

 

Check out our full range of Wigs and Hairpieces at www.wigsonline.com.au