Explaining the difference between wigs and extensions and how to use them

Introducing the difference between wigs and extensions and how to use them properly

Some people may not know the difference between wigs and extensions. Wig is a wig, and extensions are hair extensions. We will explain the characteristics and usage of each.

What is a wig?

Wigs are commonly known as "wigs". There are various styles and patterns, such as ``full wigs'' that are worn on the head and ``partial wigs'' that are worn on a portion of the head. If you own multiple wigs, you can always change your hairstyle to suit your mood.

What are extensions?

Extensions is an abbreviation for ``hair extension'' and means ``attached hair.'' This is a procedure performed at a beauty salon that adds length by attaching extensions that are divided into small strands to your own hair. Extensions are made from human hair or synthetic hair, and come in a wide variety of hair types and colors. By using extensions that match your hair color and texture, you can enjoy natural arrangements and styling.

Advantages and disadvantages of wigs and extensions

Below, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of wigs and extensions.

Benefits of wigs

• Easy to put on and take off
• High cost performance as it can be used many times
• With a full wig, you can create bold hairstyles and change your hair color.
• Available in a variety of shapes and styles, you can arrange them however you like.

Disadvantages of wigs

• It is held in place with clips, so there is a possibility of it slipping off.
• With partial wigs, it is necessary to cover the border with your own hair well.
• Depending on the quality of the synthetic hair, it may take time to care for and arrange it.

Benefits of extensions

• Since it is applied directly to your own hair, there is no need to worry about it coming off.
• No special care is required as it can be arranged and cared for as an extension of your own hair.

Disadvantages of extensions

• Hair gets tangled easily when washing, and joints are difficult to care for.
• It is expected to last about 2 to 3 months, and requires frequent replacement.
• Basically, it is disposable and cannot be reused.
• It is difficult to make a drastic makeover because it is attached to your own hair.

Recommended ways to use wigs and extensions

Recommended ways to use wigs

• People who want to freely change their hairstyle and hair color depending on their mood and fashion
• Those who want to repeat their favorite style over and over again
• People who want to easily change their style
• People who want to achieve styles and arrangements that are difficult to achieve with their own hair

Recommended ways to use extensions

• Those who want to quickly lengthen their short hair
• Those who don't mind having the same style for several months
• Those who leave the treatment to the beauty salon and do not think about arranging it themselves
• Those who are thinking of changing their style as much as possible by extending their own hair.

The biggest difference between extensions and wigs is that once extensions are applied, they must have the same style until they are removed. With a wig, you can change your hairstyle back at any time and feel free to try a different style. If you want to change your hairstyle frequently, wigs are a better choice.

Using the above information as a reference, it is a good idea to choose a wig or extensions that suits your lifestyle and goals.