it might seem obvious to all of us that synthetic wigs are made out of synthetic hair and Brazilian hair wigs are made out of human hair, right?, But have you stopped to think if you really know what are the benefits and weaknesses of synthetic vs Brazilian hair wigs? 

If you think Brazilian hair wigs will have only benefits versus synthetic wigs, we really invite you to read our list below and maybe you will have a different view of this two types of hair and why both of them can find a space on your head. Let’s look into the 5 main differences between synthetic and Brazilian hair wigs:

1- The first one we like to call “realistic look” – Which one will look more like real human hair? You would think that this one is a no brainer, but depending on the quality of the hair, it might be a tough decision! Synthetic hair has evolved so much over the years that if you are looking at the best quality synthetic wigs available in the market, there is not a big difference in terms of “realistic look” anymore when you compare them with Brazilian hair wigs. To better illustrate what we are trying to say, we invite you to participate in a small challenge: open LolaSilk Instagram page (@Lolasilk.sa) and go through all heir past posts. Can you clearly separate the wigs that are Brazilian hair wigs vs synthetic wigs? Sometimes it Is literally impossible.

We do agree that If you are looking at black hair only, we might still see a little difference in terms of texture, especially on longer length wigs, but for all the other hair colors it is extremely difficult to tell, don’t you agree?

2- The second main difference is the volume! And in this attribute, Brazilian hair wigs are not the winners. Synthetic wigs are so much fuller and this happened because the cost of the hair,  as a raw material, is much more affordable, so brands can afford to add a lot more of it. This is also the reason why sometimes we feel synthetic wigs will shed a bit more than human hair wigs - it is mainly because they have so much more hair. Have you ever felt that sometimes Brazilian hair wigs seem to have very little hair, specially at the tips? This is because the longer the strands of human hair, the more expensive the hair will be. That is why Brazilian hair wigs are fuller on the top and not so fuller at the tips. This problem doesn’t happen with synthetic hair. The difference between short and long synthetic hair in term of cost is so small that it is not much more expensive to have a fuller wig from top to bottom.

3- Let’s talk about maintenance: we all know that Brazilian Hair wigs can last more than a year and normally synthetic wigs have a shorter lifespan, but this is only true if you actually take the time to care for your Brazilian Hair wig. If you don’t have time to properly wash, condition and keep your Brazilian hair moisturized, it will be ruined much earlier and you might never enjoy this amazing benefit of Brazilian Hair Wig. The best quality synthetic wigs are heat-resistant, which means you can wash and heat-styled the hair without worrying about damaging it and also you won’t have to spend additional money on oils, mascaras, heat-protection creams or leave-in conditioners. 

4- What about Tangling? This is where Brazilian hair wigs are clearly better than synthetic hair wigs, especially when we talk about curly hair. Synthetic hair will tangle more and you will feel the need to brush it more often. When we compare a bone-straight synthetic wig with a Brazilian hair wig, then the difference is not so big and you will notice that the most modern synthetic wigs are getting very similar to human hair. Amazing, isn’t it?

5- We couldn’t avoid mentioning the price when comparing Synthetic Hair vs Brazilian Hair Wigs. It is true that Synthetic wigs are always cheaper when compared to a similar style in Brazilian hair, but for the most advanced synthetic hair, this difference might not be as big as it was in the past, making it a harder decision for someone that is in doubt about what to choose. 

In conclusion, Brazilian Hair Wigs will still give you a very realist look and last longer than the synthetic ones, but only if you are willing to spend the necessary time to continuously care for it. The best quality synthetic wigs have a much longer durability than the older versions, are fuller, more accessible and the differences in terms of look and feel are getting smaller and smaller. Next time you are shopping for your new wig, take the opportunity to compare both options using the 5 points mentioned above. The results might surprise you.