While this is not an age old question, it does need to be something you consider when you make your decision to alter your hair. Not everyone wants to go full in with a hair weave, as there are alternatives. Clip in wigs and salon glue in wigs are two extremely different directions to go which yield similar results, but the final decision is yours to make. This article will guide you down to the road that is right for you.
Salon Glue In Wig
The professional results can be had with salon this option. The biggest issue with it is the time required to have it done. Plan on the whole process taking 4 to 8 hours depending on how much work you are having done. This process can also wind up costing higher depending on what part of the country you live in.
As they can last for a few months, you may need professional maintenance to keep your hair looking at its best. As your hair naturally falls out, it normally winds up in the brush or down the drain in the shower. With glue in wigs, the hair that would normally fall out will be stuck in the glue.
Its removal will require the skills of a professional. The glue will need to be softened before being removed. Depending on your hair type, this gluing process may damage your hair permanently until that section grows out and gets cut off.
If you have the time and money, you can never go wrong with it. But here are a few of the positives and negatives associated with the professional wigs available from salons mentored below;
Pros
- Superior quality application
- Fantastic color blending
- Professional styling
Cons
- Incredibly expensive
- Application is time consuming.
- Your hair needs maintenance after application.
Clip In Wig
You can practice it on the weekend and be showing up to work on Monday with a successful new style done by you with just a little effort. Unlike the expensive professional ones, they are very cost effective. For the price of a good haircut and professionally applied color, you can have an entire set of wigs that will work great for your hairstyle.
There are no harmful chemicals associated with using these wigs. This will help keep your natural hair healthy and free of damage. If you include the fact that some clip in wigs come styled for exactly what you are looking for, this option can truly yield spectacular results for you.
With a little trial and error, you can have great looks yourself. However, if money and time are no concerns for you, salon wigs may be the better solution you are looking for to achieve your desired hairstyle.
If you are looking towards clip in option, it is important to have positives and negatives for them as well;
Pros
- Inexpensive
- All hair colors and styles as well as fun and wild colors
- Widely available from many sources on the internet.
Cons
- Clips can break.
- You will need to teach yourself how to put them in your own hair, or have a friend put them in for you.
- If you don’t install the clips correctly, they can slide or move out of place.
- If you put them in incorrectly, the results can look terrible.