Wearing a wig these days can be a very positive experience. Gone are the days of the cloche type wig made of nylon woven hair that simply looked fake. Synthetic hair these days is more realistic than older versions, and improved head meshes means that wigs can be made to fit very naturally onto the head without creating a ridge on the forehead. If you have been ill and you need to wear a wig, the last thing you want is something that looks obviously unreal and companies like Wigs4u take all of this on board when supplying wigs to clients.

Using wigs as a fashion accessory also means that anybody will buy a wig these days just for the fun of it. Many young women particularly keep a range of different styles and shade of wig to fit in with a particular dress or outfit. Hair extensions are also commonly worn to thicken out hair, and again this has become a very accepted way of creating a great look when going out to dinner or a grand function.

Of course, wigs are used by actors and celebrities all the time, so why should any of us worry about wearing one? Barbara Windsor’s wig in Eastenders has taken on a life of its own, going from blonde Shirley Temple curls to something much more backcombed and retro from a typical Carry On film role. Also, what about Patricia Routledge and her alter ego Hyancinth Bouquet? Perhaps these are rather extreme examples, but ladies wigs and hairpieces like the historical Georgian powdered examples have become very much an acceptable part of every day living.