The wig you wear during chemotherapy is only going to be temporary. Sure, some people choose to forgo wearing a wig, and that's their choice. But the appearance of natural hair can create a sense of normality, improving self-confidence and making you feel good about yourself at a time when this is crucial. Although a wig can mimic the appearance of natural hair, this isn't true of all wigs. How can you make a wig look as natural as possible?

Shake-and-Go

Avoid the cheapest wigs. These are often referred to as shake-and-go wigs in that you take them out of the packaging, shake them off, and put them on your head. They rarely look natural. They're more fashion accessories than something that will replicate the look of human hair. This is partially because they're not human hair, and are synthetic. Because the individual hair fibers are made of acrylic strands, they don't respond well to heat. Using a flat iron or even attempting to give these wigs some volume with a hairdryer can melt them.

Horse Hair Wigs

Horsehair wigs may look relatively natural (at least compared to synthetic wigs). But there may be some trial and error before you can find one that mimics your natural hair color and texture. They can be heat styled, unlike their synthetic counterparts, but since you want to replicate your natural hair as much as possible, you should consider human hair wigs—and custom wigs at that.

Custom Human Hair Wigs

Custom wigs are made bespoke, or involve an existing wig being modified to match your natural hair while you wait for it to grow back after your treatment. The color, thickness, volume, and texture of your natural hair can be recreated, although you'll need to provide several guide photos. However, if you didn't previously have bangs, you may want to think about them while you're wearing the wig.

Lace Front or Bangs

Wigs can create a hairline, but this is where the fact that you're wearing a wig can be evident. Lace front wigs have a small strip of almost transparent lace at the front, which is blended into your forehead with makeup. It can look incredibly natural but you would constantly have to touch it up throughout the day. If you don't want to worry about that, you can opt for a wig with bangs, which disguises the hairline and looks natural without needing to be readjusted.

A wig during chemotherapy is more than a fashion accessory. It's a reminder of the old you—who you'll be getting back to once your treatment is over. And to make it look as natural as possible, it's quite simple—choose a custom human hair wig with bangs.

To learn more, contact a professional custom wig supplier today.