Hair systems, which have become a necessity for many men who are suffering baldness. Wigs or toupees are not cheap, so it is essential to get one that lasts long enough.

It is unwise to say that you should buy one of high quality, we have to figure out the real reasons. So what are the factors that can have an impact on the lifespan of them?

What is the typical lifespan of a human hairpiece?

You will find that it is common for different human hairpieces to last between a few weeks or a few months, although the normal average lifespan is between 6 and 10 months. Of course, if you want to be able to use a hairpiece for that long, apart from the fact that there is nothing really wrong with the quality of the piece itself, you will of course need to take proper care of it.

What influence the lifespan of your hair system?

1. Hair material

Of all the wig accessories available, can you guess what has the greatest impact on the life of a wig? That's right, one of the most crucial factors is the hair material.

As we all know, there are two types of hair material - real hair and synthetic hair - and on average, human hair wigs last much longer than synthetic wigs. Assuming you wear your wig every day and take good care of it, the lifespan of a human hair wig is 8-10 months, or even more than a year.

In contrast, synthetic wigs have a much shorter lifespan than real hair, reaching only half the lifespan of real hair, i.e. 3-4 months.

Why is there such a huge difference in the lifespan of these two materials? In fact, when you take a closer look at the features and differences between the two, you will be able to find out why. The two hair materials for wigs are described and compared in detail on our website, so if you want to go more in-depth, you can search for them.

Simply put, wigs made from human hair are not chemically treated and have a very good cuticle, which makes them more supple and less prone to tangles and shedding. Conversely, wigs made of synthetic materials have a shorter lifespan and at the same time, you need to spend more time to maintain them.

2. Base material

You should be able to guess the next factor we are going to talk about. Hair replacement systems are also influenced by the materials they are made from. Different base materials have different levels of durability.

Here are the common base types with their respective usage times, in descending order:

Swiss Lace and Ultrs thin skin hair systems have a life span of 1-2 months

French Lace hair systems and Thin Skin hair systems last 2-4 months

Hybrid single and multi hair systems last 3-6 months

Polyester hair systems last 3-6 months

We can find that the longevity of the base is inversely proportional to its realism, meaning that the more durable the hair system is, the less natural it looks.

3. Hair piece maintenance

Although the first two elements in general determine how long you can use your hair system, your care is also essential. It is therefore important for you to learn how to take greater care of your hair system and as a result make more use of your hair system.

Wig maintenance includes several aspects such as wearing, removing, cleaning, storing and some of the things you should be aware of when wearing it on a daily basis. If you would like to go more in depth, you can search for the corresponding article on our blog where we will have more detailed instructions.

Well-made with attentive care, your wig will last about six months.

Therefore, if you want a wig that will last for a long time, you should pay attention to the quality of the hair and the base when choosing one. Of course, you need to learn as much as you can about care, and Hairtis offers you professional information.