The natural hair care movement continues to go strong. And the resources available to sisters on their journey to natural grows with each wave of the movement. We now have our pick of influencers to follow, and our product selection has gone from the sad bottom shelf to center-aisle displays and umpteen options online.
But let’s face it, caring for our splendid kinks and coils takes work. And time. And money. One solution that can help? Natural hair wigs. As more and more sisters embrace the hair we were born with, the wig industry has upped its game. Gone are the days when wearing a wig meant having hair that looked nothing like yours. Today’s wigs mimic our own crowns and glory, giving us multiple options for length, style and color.
So, if you want to give your hair a break with a protective style, don’t love the in-between phase as you transition to natural or want to rock a larger-than-life Afro one day and slay in two-strand twists the next, wearing wigs is a great option. Plus, in this day of working from home, they can be a lifesaver for that early morning Zoom call.
From inexpensive but well-made synthetic units to human hair wigs that require a small investment, there are plenty of Afro-textured wigs to choose from. We’ve rounded up some options from Black-owned businesses. So, no matter your curl pattern, budget or reason for wearing a wig, you’ll find one — or five — just for you.
Natural Girl Wigs
This is a one-stop shop for Afrocentric wigs, clip-ins and locs. With a selection of over 50 styles — in both a synthetic premium fiber and virgin human hair — there’s something for every taste and budget.
One of the company’s best sellers, Wig Toke, is a 4B/4C textured Afro, available in three sizes — mini, regular and glam — for when you’re feeling a little extra and you want the hair to match. Other popular styles include their Faux Naturale U-part wig, made in their premium synthetic fiber, and the Kinky Blow Out U-part wig, made from virgin human hair. If you’re a wig newbie, the company has a convenient quiz to help get you started (naturalgirlwigs.com).
Shown: Wig Toke – Glam 4B/4C Afrocentric hair, $75
Toni Daley
This is a source for budget-friendly wigs, most priced under $60. Made from 100 percent kanekalon fiber, each unit is hand-curled, giving them a realistic look. The company’s best selling style is Gabrielle, which mimics a voluminous 4b twist out.
Other options include the Blow Dry wig, a natural blowout, and the Toni wig, chunky 4C twists available in multiple colors. In addition to an affordable price tag, each unit comes with complimentary earrings and a tube head wrap — total slayage on a budget (tonidaley.com).
Shown: The Gabrielle wig, $59
Conscious Curls