If you’re going to buy a hair replacement system, you might as well get a good one, right? One that looks and feels natural and that’s going to last. But how do you spot a good wig from a bad one? And what makes one hair system better quality than the other? Here, we’ll show you what a good hair system looks like and the red flags to steer clear of!

Quality Control

A background check is the best way to gauge the quality of a hair system. By this, we mean going back to the start of the hair system’s life to see where it was made. Research the manufacturer or distributor and other products they make, paying attention to customer reviews. Can’t find any information about the manufacturer or distributor? Red flag! 

At Advent Hair, we are transparent about where our hair systems come from and how they are made. We often bang on about our direct and enduring relationship with our hair system manufacturers in Asia. Thanks to them, we can continue to deliver the best quality products at the best rates. We oversee every step of the production process, making sure each hair replacement system is professionally manufactured to the highest standard. Advent Hair also works in collaboration with the designers of our hair systems, developing new hairpiece designs and further improving our products to the best possible standard.

Durability

No one wants to invest in a hair system that will only last a couple of outings, especially for cosmetic purposes. A good quality hair system used daily should last around six to ten months, given a proper care and maintenance regime is maintained. Again, where and how it has been made is an important influencing factor, as the quality of the materials used to make the hairpiece and the knotting technique influence how long the hair system will last.

The rest of the responsibility for your hair system’s longevity lies on you. Unfortunately, with time, even the highest quality hair replacement systems will eventually lose hair, rip, or fray. However, with the right wig care and maintenance, you can ensure better attachments and extend the lifespan of your hair replacements. Just make sure to do your due diligence before purchasing hair care products to ensure they won’t damage your hair system. We already did most of the leg work for you by curating a selection of wig care products from leading hair suppliers, which you can find in our supply store. All supplies can be ordered online for immediate worldwide shipment. 

Cost

An expensive hair system doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good one. Unfortunately, too many hair systems are overpriced by hair studios trying to squeeze money out of you at every opportunity. They will try to sell you a semi-permanent attachment because that type of hair system wears out faster, meaning you need to keep going back to the salon for expensive services and be subject to sales pressure to join a more expensive program. 

Hair studios and distributors have been known to create technical names for hair systems to make them sound much more sophisticated than they really are. This allows the studio to charge more for ‘newer technologies,’ while in reality, all of the different bases cost about the same to manufacture. On top of that, the typical hair replacement salon has expensive office space, costly TV advertising, and employees, and they buy through a middleman, all of which increases their cost. 

Being a factory direct distributor means Advent Hair can ensure the best quality products while maintaining a low hair system cost. Not only does this allow our customers to save substantial money by ordering their hairpieces directly from the factory, but buying through us and maintaining your hair system at home means saving over 50% of what a salon charges!

Natural Look

In our opinion, if you can tell a hairpiece from a real head of hair, it’s not good enough. At Advent Hair, we ensure that every hairpiece goes undetected, with non-detectable hairlines, natural-looking hair, and comfortable, transparent base systems made of top-quality materials. 

The most natural-looking wigs are custom wigs. This is because they offer high customization and attention to detail. Unlike stock hairpieces, custom hair replacement systems are specially made to the exact measurements of your head, and every unique detail is fine-tuned to perfection. There’s no limit to the personalization of features you consider essential to your identity, from hair type, density, texture, and style, to color, gray percentage, and highlights. Hair replacement systems can be made from two types of hair: human hair and synthetic hair. While synthetic hair can look realistic, it won’t surprise you to read that natural human hair wigs have the upper hand, falling and styling more naturally.

An undetectable hairline and a well-fitted, invisible base are essential to achieving a natural-looking hairpiece. If you get it wrong, it is an immediate hair replacement giveaway. As a general rule of thumb, the thinner the material, the more realistic the hairpiece will likely look. For this reason, we recommend opting for either lace or bio-skin base. The materials are so thin they are transparent on the forehead, creating the most natural hairline.

Check out our blog for more information on choosing the most natural-looking hair system.

Customer Reviews

Always check out customer reviews to see how others have experienced the products. Lots of unhappy customers are usually a big red flag! 

You can see some of our customers’ comments at the bottom of our homepage.

Want Some Advice from a Hair Wearing Expert?

Contact one of our hair experts for advice on selecting the best wig for you. One of the many benefits of buying through Advent Hair is the efficient, one-to-one, personalized customer service we offer. Any questions and concerns regarding our products are easily and swiftly addressed with a hair-wearing expert, via phone or email, according to your preference. You can even speak to Jeff, the founder of Advent Hair, who will walk you through the hair system buying process himself. We also have a 24-hour active support system to help you before and after you've received - or even once you've started wearing - your wig.