Whether you want to switch up your look, don’t want to deal with styling, or just want to rock a wig over your hair, exploring wigs can be a fun way to get creative. Plus, if you have no idea how to style hair, there are so many wigs that come pre-styled that make it look like you just left the salon.
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If you want to rock a short bob, a curly ‘do, or pin-straight hair, you can be anyone you want to be with the right glueless wig. Here’s what you need to know about shopping glueless wigs , and a few recs that we pulled together from our experts.
Best Glueless Wigs at a Glance:
Best Overall: Luvme Hair 13×5 Ready to Go Frontal Wig , $190
Best Under $100: Nerkre Human Hair Pre Plucked Wear and Go Glueless Wig, $50
Best Ready-to-Style Wig: UNice Glueless Wig , $126 (originally $252)
Best Wavy Hair Wig: IDefine Glueless Shoulder Length Wavy Brown Ombre , $146 (originally $205)
Best Red Hued Wig: Arabella Hair Glueless 6×5 Pre-Cut Lace Closure , $160 (originally $267)
Best Ombre Wig: Premier Lace Wigs Glueless Kinky Curly Bob , $130
Best Over 16-Inch Wig: Uveous 28-Inch Wear and Go Glueless Wig , $80
Best Blonde Wig: ISee Hair Wear Go Body Wave Honey Blonde, $117
What Is a Glueless Wig?
According to Ayana Johnson, hair and wig stylist at Luvme Hair , there are a few things to know about glueless wigs before you start wearing them. “The concept of the glueless wig has been around for years,” she explains. “Typically, a glueless wig features adjustable straps and elastic bands in the back, along with embedded combs and clips. While these accessories provide a more secure fit, their anti-slip effectiveness is limited to smaller lace areas, such as 5×5 or 4×4. When the lace areas get larger, issues like slipping and lace lifting can become problematic.”
What to Look for in a Glueless Wig
“In addition to the embedded strap, band, and combs, there are three key aspects I look at carefully,” Johnson says.
The wig cap structure
“The sewing design of the cap is crucial,” says Johnson. “For a glueless yet seamless fit, the wig cap should have a 3D dome shape that lays flat on your crown. Most importantly, the frontal lace area should contour to the shape of your forehead, providing a snug, forehead-hugging fit.”
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High-quality lace
“The quality of lace is also a key but easy-to-neglect factor when choosing a glueless wig,” says Johnson. “The softer and thinner the lace, the less likely it is to lift. HD lace is highly recommended; otherwise, you may still need to apply glue or spray on the entire hairline to melt down your lace.”
Clean Knots
“Further bleaching will damage the lace and cause severe shedding. I would choose wigs with clean knots (pre-bleached) to avoid any of those hassles and further problems. This choice not only saves on stylist fees, but also makes the glueless wig ready to wear right out of the box.”
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Experts in This Article
Ayana Johnson: Hair and wig stylist at Luvme Hair
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