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Wig Production

The Importance of Hair Quality in The Creation of Our Wigs

Creating a wig with premium human hair is no easy task.
The selection of the hair and all of its production phases have to follow specific quality standards.
We are specialized in the production of hand-made human hair wigs with ultra-lightweight caps that offer the maximum comfort.

All You Need To Know About The Production Of Human Hair Wigs

Wigs can either be made with human hair or with synthetic fiber, obviously wigs made with human hair have a more natural look to them.
Human hair has a unique texture and shine, its own unique color (never homogeneous but a rich tapestry of shades), a unique movement, it is softer and thinner than synthetic fibers, and can be styled.
Hair movement is the direction that the hair takes on, how it flows and falls across the face and shoulders.

When talking about human hair, much depends on the length and thickness of the hair itself. Generally, the longer and thinner the hair, the more movement.

But what actually influences the movement of the hair most
is the state of its health.
Porous hair appears lifeless and dull and chemically
treated hair can appear dry.

A human hair wig is well made when it’s made with healthy hair which is correctly knotted to the cap to create a natural movement and flow, creating the effect of a full head of hair.
The quality and type of hair used in the creation of a wig is one of the most important factors that distinguishes a superior quality wig from others.
The more characteristics of natural hair are preserved in the wig production process, the more the wig will seem like your own hair.

Healthy Vs Damage Hair

“The quality of the finished product will depend on the quality of the hair used and the ability of the expert wigmaker in the crafting of the product.”

Hair Structure and Its Characteristics

Before diving into the various phases of wig production let us reflect on the structure and features of natural hair.

A hair is composed of three layers:

  1. The medulla – the deepest layer of the hair shaft made up of cells responsible for hair growth.
  2. The cortex – the middle layer of the hair shaft which provides the strength, color and texture of a hair fiber.
  3. The cuticle – the outer layer of the hair shaft made up of overlapping flat cells that protect the hair keeping it colorful, strong and healthy.

The Cuticle

The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair shaft that we can actually see and touch. The health of the hair depends on the state of health of the cuticle.
The hair is healthy if the cuticle is healthy. This layer is made up of flat cells, also known as scales, arranged like tiles on a roof with multiple overlaps and all pointing in the same direction.
The free edge of these scales points towards the end of the hair.
This particular feature of the cuticles is responsible for the shininess of the hair itself and allows the single hairs to slide one over the other without getting tangled and knotted.
Hair is soft and shiny with the right amount of elasticity only if the cuticle is healthy and intact (that is, if the scales are smooth, regular and adhere well to the shaft).

On the other hand when the cuticle is damaged or consumed, the hair appears dull, dry, and weak, and
lacks of elasticity. Bleaching, dyeing, perms or any other chemical treatments as well as excessive use of heat or aggressive hair products can cause the scales to lift, damaging the cuticle.

Beautiful and healthy hair depends on the health of the cuticle.
For this reason we select only high quality hair with intact and healthy cuticles for the creation of our wigs. This is even more important for wigs with long hair (30-35cm or more).
Specific quality standards have to be followed in all the phases of production: from finding the raw material, to the processing of the hair, up to the final packaging of the product.

“Specific quality standards have to be followed in all the phases of production: from finding the raw material, to the processing of the hair, up to the final packaging of the product.”

Sourcing of the Hair

High quality raw material is essential for high end wig production.
We select strong, healthy hair which has never been chemically treated (hair that has never been bleached, dyed nor permed).
This hair must be 100% Remy hair, this means that the hair is all aligned in the same direction from the roots to the ends with intact cuticles.
During the selection phase the donor’s hair is tied into a ponytail or braid in order to keep the hair in the same direction (roots to ends as well as cuticles all pointing in the same direction). The hair is then cut off directly from the donor’s ponytail or braid.
True 100% Remy hair is not easily found on the market due to a strong demand and high sourcing costs.

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Sorting Different Hair Lengths

The manufacturing process continues with the sorting of the hair: the hair is unbraided and sorted
according to its length.
This process is meticulously carried out so that the hair is all in the same direction.
These bundles of hair, which all have the same length, will be used to create our various wig styles.

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Bleaching

After sorting the different lengths, the hair undergoes a careful and delicate bleaching process.
The aim is to bleach the hair without damaging the cuticles and hair structure.
The time required for this process varies depending on the desired color. For example, blonde hair wigs
(which are originally dark hair) will undergo a gradual bleaching process which can take several days.
Some wig manufactures use aggressive products to accelerate the bleaching process, cutting costs
at the expense of the hair.

Aggressive bleaching can permanently damage the hair and its structure,
compromising its integrity.
The hair can become dry with split ends, losing its natural softness and shine. It often becomes tangled
and in extreme cases the cuticles can peel off.
To hide this problem, products containing silicone are often added to the hair to give temporary volume,
gloss and smoothness, but after just a few times the hair is washed these products come off and the
hair tends to become dull and dry and can easily tangle.

Styles Creations

The hair is now ready to be used for the creation of the various wig styles.
Our wig designers, design each wig style taking into consideration, not only the technical aspects but also a person’s needs and all the fundamental aspects of a wig, such as: