A Beginner's Guide to Wig Maintenance and Styling

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hooked. I've worn , , , and even threw some fun into the mix. I went from using a and daily to having mannequin heads crowd my apartment in just a few weeks.

Whether that sounds familiar—or you're simply curious about the world of wigs—we tapped experts for tips on everything from wig prep and installation to maintenance and styling.

Here's what you need to know.Before even thinking about wig installation, it pays to know what types of wigs are out there, since from under $100 for synthetic units to well in the thousands for custom-made designs from human hair.

There are many different types of wigs to choose from, with the most “popular wig types being wigs or wigs, wigs, , half-wigs, synthetic wigs, human hair wigs, U-part wigs, and more,” Brittany Johnson, licensed hairstylist and senior content manager for , tells Glamour.I wanted to challenge myself, so I decided to try a lace front wig first—because those require a more detailed installation process as opposed to glueless, capless, and headband wigs.