synthetic hair

Manufactured fiber locks

Synthetic hair is artificial fiber manufactured to resemble human hair, used in wigs, hairpieces, and extensions.

It's typically made from nylon, polyester, or other plastics and costs less than human hair but doesn't respond the same way to heat styling or coloring: She prefers synthetic hair because it holds its style even in humidity.

Related
  • wigArtificial head covering
  • extensionsAdditions that lengthen
  • fibersThreadlike structural strands
  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric
  • braidsInterwoven hair sections

protective style · lace front · costume wig · texture · shine · heat-resistant · flat iron · tangling · frizz · plastic · glossy · styling · mannequin · beauty supply · cosplay · drag queen · affordable · shedding

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material origin

synthetic hairnatural hair

Unchemically treated locks

human hair · virgin hair · horsehair

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G