Fantasia Salon / Spa and Wig Specialists

In searching on the Internet for the Minneapolis and Upper Midwest areas, I actually found the above, “Quality wigs for $36.” Reality is that for $36. you cannot purchase a quality wig, much less something that is going to look remotely close to real hair. With hair replacements, wigs, whatever you chose to call them, you get what you pay for.

Why are you purchasing a wig? Is it for long term or short term? Do you want something that looks like hair? Something beautiful and natural looking? Something which would have luster, shine, lightness and manageability? Most people would naturally assume that a human hair wig is obviously better than a synthetic one, when in fact, it’s not quite that simple. For a woman who is very active or would like to be able to sleep and swim in their hair, Cyberhair would be a wonderful choice. (It would not be advisable to try sleeping or swimming in a human hair wig as sleeping could cause the wig to become matted and swimming will, over a period of time, destroy the wig because of the chlorinated water.) The cost of Cyberhair wigs is $1500-2000.

Human hair wigs are becoming more expensive and the quality of human hair is declining. The majority of human hair wigs on the market are made from Asian hair, most of which comes from China. Because Asian hair (or Indian and Pakistani for that matter) is by nature thick, straight and usually very dark in color, other than making wigs in straight black, the hair has to go through several bleaching steps and other chemical treatments before being made into a wig. For this reason a wig that looks great when new, could become dull in a few months.

Hair coming from Russia and Poland is really some of the best quality for wigs but costs more than Asian hair because not so many women in these countries are willing to sell their hair. Human hair wigs made from European hair will last longer and feel softer to the touch.

Therefore, it would be critical when purchasing a human hair wig, to find out where the hair originates. If you are prepared to spend thousands of dollars on a wig, its best to find one made from European hair. For the finest quality possible, be prepared to spend between $2500-5000.

Purchasing a wig really depends on your lifestyle, what you can afford, and what it means for your self esteem. At Fantasia, we only sell wigs which look great and can be customized to fit the individual. This is not be possible with a $36. wig. The only way others will know you are wearing a wig when you leave Fantasia salon, is if you choose to tell them. Most of our clients tell us that people ask them where they get their hair done. While we do have lower end wigs, the quality you find here will cost anywhere from $200.-5000.

If you are purchasing a wig for fun and fashion you may be interested in knowing that Beyonce Knowles wears European hair wigs. (as do many other celebrities) So, if you want the same hair she has, it’s on the high end of the spectrum and will cost you $5000. The good news is that you don’t have to go to the West Coast to buy it (that will save you a few bucks), Fantasia sells top of the line European hair wigs, just like Beyonce wears!