I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I do have a fair bit of experience wearing a wig, so maybe I can tell you a bit.
Quote from: MelissaAnn on September 15, 2014, 11:42:15 AM
So I have been researching wigs online and have noooooooo clue as to what I'm looking at. I may be wrong but my assumption is that real hair wigs are better than synthetic.
I'd say there's no doubt human hair wigs are better, but they're far and away more expensive--which is why I've never had one myself. You need to bear in mind that wigs don't last forever. A few months maximum would be what you'd get out of one, and it depends on how often and how long you're wearing it. If like me you're wearing one all day, every day, then that's going to cut into its lifetime. This is why I don't go for a human hair wig: it's not just that I'm always short of funds. I just can't put a lot of money into something that's not going to last very long anyway.
Quote from: MelissaAnn on September 15, 2014, 11:42:15 AM
So going by that logic, I am interested in a human hair wig but the problem is, what's the difference between Remi hair and European hair?
Sorry, this is one question I can't answer for you.
Quote from: MelissaAnn on September 15, 2014, 11:42:15 AM
The other question I have is it at all possible to put your hair up into a ponytail wearing a wig?
My understanding is that synthetic wigs cannot be styled. Only human hair wigs can. You can perhaps put a synthetic wig up in a pony tail, but I wouldn't imagine you could do much with it than that.
I really don't know what to tell you. With wigs you have to shop around, experiment, look for something that works for you. Quality varies enormously, of course. There's no telling how much money I've wasted on wigs that simply didn't work for one reason or another. As things stand, I know of two models that work for me and I'm sticking with them.
My criteria are (1) something that looks natural, looks good;(2) one that feels secure--i.e., it sits well on your head and you can be reasonably sure it isn't going to blow away; (3) one that's of at least reasonably good quality. I usually pay in the €80-90 range. I think this is probably a minimum that will meet my criteria.
One little problem I have is that I'm a natural redhead and insist on being a redhead. This limits my choice a great deal since red simply isn't a very popular color. If you can do with a different color, then you'll have a lot more choice.
There are lots of shops that sell wigs on-line. Just google "wigs online" and you'll find them. Good luck!