According to AliExpress data, in 2018, China’s wig and human hair volume has grown by 300% in African countries such as South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, while sales in European countries have increased by about 50%. From these growth data, China’s level of wigs has become a leader in the international market, thus making China’s wig sales far ahead of the world.
That’s right, wigs and human hair have a big market for you to start a business at anytime you want. In one of our other articles, we also recommended wigs and human hair in the most popular products to import from China to Africa.
But before getting into this business, you should learn something about those products.
Here we are going to teach you certain things you need to know about wigs and human hair.
1. According to the type of wig products. There are mainly headgear, hair piece and hair extension：
a). Headgear products mainly include:
Front lace wig
Full lace wig
MONO-Headset
Woven headgear
Headgear classification
Divided by area: Wig set, wig piece.
The wig set is a wig that is worn on the head. It is easy to wear and firm, and has a large coverage area.
Wig piece can be customized with different shapes and sizes according to different needs. It has strong randomness, high fidelity and good air permeability.
According to the production method: woven hair and hand hook.
Woven hair is made by the machine. They usually produce it in mass production, the price is low, but the authenticity is not ideal. It is heavy and poor in air permeability, which makes the hair follicles obstructed and easy to knot.
The hand hook is made by hand, with high fidelity, good breathability and comfortable wearing, but the price is relatively high.
From the technology methods: There are machine made wig, half machine made & half hand tied wig, full lace wig , Jews wig, toupee , MONO wig
Based on different usages：child hair wigs, anime wigs/cosplay wig, holiday wigs , woman wigs, man’s toupee
b). The main types of hair extensions are:
hair bulk hair weft clip in hair extension nail hair extension I-tip hair extension U-tip hair extension V-tip hair extension flat tip hair extension micro loop
c). Block: toupee
d). Wig accessories: bangs, hair curls, hair bags, hair bundles, etc.
2. According to the raw materials: There are real human hair, synthetic fiber hair, animal hair
Human hair products
a) The human hair is divided according to the source: Chinese hair, Indian hair, Brazilian hair, Burmese hair, Burmese hair, Mongolian hair, Vietnamese hair, European hair, etc.
China Hair: China Hair is the hair that has the largest amount of raw materials for wigs. China has a large population, and its hair is relatively hard and thick. It can be dyed after acid treatment, and it can be re-decorated on the head.
Indian hair: India has soft hair, it is not as straight as Chinese hair. Indian hair has small wave volume, the hair is easy to break after chemical treatment, and the plasticity is not strong.
European hair: The color of European hair is closer to the local consumer market. It is currently the most expensive raw material. The hair of Europe is soft, not suitable for bleaching and post-processing, and they use it more for hair extension.
b). Human hair is divided into Remy human hair and non-Remy human hair. Among them, Remy refers to the Braid hair cut from a person’s head (of course, it is just like an example). The hair cuticle of the Remy hair is oriented in the same direction, just like fish scales are in one direction. The hair cuticle of the non-Remy hair is disorderly. Since human hair is more expensive, real hair wigs are the more expensive ones in wigs. Among them, Remy hair is especially expensive.
c). When determining the quality of the wig, we mainly look at the raw material, followed by the amplitude. The so-called amplitude refers to the length of the hair. In short: A hair curtain goes down from top to bottom, if the top is thick and the bottom is thin, then the amplitude is poor. Therefore, the different magnitudes are from different methods when they were putting raw material. That’s why prices can be different. The other way is to look at the smoothness and feel of the hair.
Synthetic fiber products: there are many types of Synthetic fiber.
A. According to the country, in China, there are three kinds of Synthetic fiber: Chinese silk, Korean silk and Japanese silk. Different hairs directly determine the feel, gloss, quality and durability of the wig. Of course, the prices of these three hairs vary greatly. a). The price of Chinese silk is the cheapest among the three types of hair, it is more suitable for Models or those football fans. b). The price of Korean silk is medium. c). The price of Japanese silk is the highest. The price of Japanese silk of the same grade is more than three times that of Chinese silk. It is suitable for real hair wigs.
Animal hair: there are mainly ox hair, mohair, horse hair.
The products of the three different raw materials above are very different in the hand feeling: the human hair feels the best, and the real hair wig is made of treated pure human hair, which has high fidelity, is not easy to knot, can be dyed. It is easy to change hair style, their price is relatively higher.
Followed by Synthetic fiber (synthetic fiber is brighter), Synthetic fiber wig is made of synthetic fiber, the degree of fidelity is poor, it feels itchy after wearing, and it is easy to react with the scalp. However, the price is cheap and the setting effect is long-lasting; however, the long-term use of this synthetic fiber has a hindrance to the metabolism of the scalp and is not suitable for long-term use.
The last is the animal hair. The same weight of the animal hair is more fluffy than the real hair and chemical fiber, and the hand feeling is not the same. Of course, the difference between synthetic fiber and animal hair is not very large. But in terms of price, animal hair is slightly more expensive than synthetic fiber. There is also a wig that is a mixture of the three or a mixture of the two.
Market Overview
1. White people are particularly strict with wigs. The requirements for wearing are particularly demanding, and the production is very delicate. At present, the long-range large wavy shape is still popular in the US market; Among the blacks, there are more wavy shapes, small hairstyles, and medium curvy.
2. Generally, white Americans and black and Jewish rich groups have a greater demand for Remy hair. Among them, Jews don’t usually use Chinese hair and they usually use pure Indian hair. So when buying these high-end products, you should ask your customers about their target market. In this way, it will help you increase your sales better.
3. The wig products in the low-end market mainly include: wool products, wool and synthetic fiber products, hair and human hair products and low-end human hair products. Demand also accounts for about 20% of the market, and the synthetic fiber market accounts for 30-40%.
The best position to wear the wig
When choosing a wig, first make sure the wig has the same size as the wearer’s head circumference. If it is too small, it will have a sense of oppression, affecting the blood circulation of the head, causing headaches, dizziness, etc. If it is too large, it lacks a sense of security. On the basis of the appropriate model, look at the width of the forehead and wear it in the proper position.
Maintenance
First, the combing action should be light. The wig should be combed before use. You can comb a bit after wearing the wig. To comb the wig, it is better to use a relatively thin comb. When combing the wig, you should adopt the method of oblique side, and the straight combing is not advisable, and the action should be light.
Second, do not use hairpins. In order to prevent the wind from blowing the wig, some people like to use a hair clip to hold the wig. However, the clip should not be used too hard. Otherwise, it is easy to smash the wig net of the wig. Therefore, it is best not to use a hair clip, you can use a decorative hair band to fix the hair on the wig.
Do not rub with your hands while washing. You can wash the wigs every two or three months if you wear the wigs very often. Before washing, comb the wig with a comb and then comb with a diluted conditioner solution while washing. Do not wash it with the wig infused in the washing solution. Use both hands to gently rinse the foam above the direction of the hair, then dry it, avoid exposure to the sun.
How to wash the wig?
1. Comb the wig with a wig-specific comb (anti-static).
2. Put the wig in cold water for 5-10 minutes. If the time is too long, the hair is easy to fall off.
3. Hand washing, do not use the washing machine.
4. Use 2-in-1 shampoo, avoid rubbing hard, and gently grasp the hair with your hand.
5. Wash with clean water.
6. Dry the water on the wig with a dry towel (2-3 pieces), do not twist it by hand or dry it with a washing machine;
7. Dry naturally, avoid drying with sun.
8. When the wig is dry to 90%, gently grasp the hair with your hand, and then use a wig-specific comb to comb the wig.
9. For washed wigs, if you don’t need to wear them regularly, you should also spray a little (do not spray too much) hairspray.
10. When the wig is completely air-dried, cover the washed wig with a hair net and put it into a sealable plastic bag with good air permeability (there is a small round hole on the bag). If there is no such bag, it can be put into the ordinary plastic bag, use a needle to put the bag into several holes.
11. Washed wigs should be kept in a dry place.
So that was what you need to learn in advance before you start your wig business.
