Before the investment is made in a human hair wig, you should know what type of human hair is used to make the wig. Each of these hair types has different genetic material, which affects the color and texture of the hair. The majority of human hair wigs are made from Chinese or Indian hair. These two hair types are widely used in the wig making industry because the hair shaft is stronger and can withstand the chemical processes used to make the hair softer, smoother and tangle free. It is also less expensive than Indonesian or Caucasian hair.
Indonesian hair is naturally softer than Chinese or Indian hair and is more expensive.
It generally requires little or no chemical processing, therefore, it is the strongest, most durable human hair available for wig making. This type of hair is not as readily available as the three other types of hair. Remy hair is kept in the same direction when making a wig or hairpiece as when cut from the donor's head. This additional attention to detail maintains the hair cuticle in the same direction for each hair, which, in turn, reduces tangling. One basic principle of wig care applies to both human and synthetic wigs.