Skyscraper heels, Hollywood smile, couture dress and a wig – it may sound odd, but wigs seem to be a permanent fixture on the red carpet these days, with everyone from Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to Jessie J and Nicki Minaj shunning their natural locks in favor of bold and bright wigs.
While we may expect the Lady Gagas of the world to make a statement by rocking a wig, there are some celebrities that you wouldn’t expect. Stars such as Adele have admitted to wearing wigs at award ceremonies and performances while Beyoncé reportedly has a wig collection totaling £1 million (now, that’s a lot of hair!).
With busy schedules and early call times, it’s no wonder that celebrities favor the convenience of wigs. Pre-styled, they allow for an easy time in the hair and makeup chair. Simply attaching the wig into place can instantly transform any beauty look from drab to fab.
The trend of both synthetic hair wigs and natural hair wigs is reaching out to us mere mortals too. Wigs are ideal for achieving an elegant hairdo for a special occasion or for simply testing different hair lengths to see what suits you before a haircut. From long wigs to short wigs, they are also a great way to experiment with your style before making a decision on a new style.
If you don’t feel brave enough to totally transform your look with a full wig, many hair specialist brands have created versatile half wigs which sit underneath the top layer of hair. Half wigs, or ‘instant weave wigs’ start from the nape of the neck and then sit right
