Your Complete Guide to Buying Hair Pieces | Simply Wigs (2024)

Hair pieces are a great option to upgrade your look. Whether you want to cover up a patch of thinning hair or add extra volume and ‘va va voom‘ to your look, hair pieces are incredibly versatile, affordable and easy to use.

If you’re new to hair pieces, this guide will take you from novice to know-it-all in no time! We’re taking a look at the different types of hair pieces available and the styles of attachment they use.

Ponytail Hair Pieces

The ponytail is a timeless, go-to hairstyle. If your hair isn’t long enough to gather into ponytail, a ponytail hair piece can create a classic and effortless tied-back look, whatever length your hair is.

For a voluminous, long ponytail, check out theLola Human Hair Rene of Parishair piece. Made from 100% human hair, this hair piece can be blow-dried, straightened or curled to style a look for every occasion.

Hair Extensions

Want to achieve Rapunzel-style length? Hair extensions are your new best friend. Helping to add length to your natural tresses, hair extensions provide the wearer with complete styling versatility and are available in both human hair and synthetic hair varieties. They can even be clipped in for ease of use!

One of our favourites from our hair extensions collection are thehuman hair extension power piecesfrom Hair In, which exude beauty and elegance. At 19” long, these hair extensions are easy to attach and look completely realistic.

Hair Height Boosters

If you’re tired of having flat, lifeless hair, it may be time to invest in a hair height booster. This type of hair piece adds lift to your natural hair and creates that coveted voluminous look.

One of our favourite hair height booster has got to be the Clip It Fancy pair piece by Revlon. As its name suggests, this hair piece is incredibly flexible. Thanks to the faux-hair-covered wires, this piece allows the wearer to style their hair in whichever way they choose.

Party Hair Pieces

Transform your hairstyle and get party-ready with a party hair piece. Whether you’re looking to add a pop of colour or introduce some soft curls into your hairstyle, a party hair piece will have you ready to hit the dancefloor in minutes. Don’t forget to pair it with some glamorous eyelashes!

Nothing says party like a burst of colour. Seamlessly add some colour into your look with one of our favourite party looks, the Hot HairCurled Clip In Ponytail.

With modern hair piece attachments, you can be sure that your hair piece will securely and discreetly blend into your natural hair all day long. There are lots of different types of hair piece attachment ranging from interlocking combs to scrunchies. Each attachment method has its unique benefits, so we’d always recommend experimenting with a few different types until you find the one that’s perfect for you.

To help get you started, we have compiled a list of the most popular hair piece attachments, describing what they are and how you use them.

Comb Attachment: A hair piece with a comb attachment has one downward-facing comb which fits snuggly into your hair when tied up. This type of attachment blends seamlessly into your natural locks, instantly creating a stunning new look.

Interlocking Combs: An interlocking comb system usually features two combs which fit together securely thanks to their slightly offset rows of teeth. These combs are sewn into the base of the hair piece so that they are 100% undetectable.
To attach an interlocking comb hair piece to your head, simply tie your hair into a ponytail or bun and push the combs together until they lock into place.

Claw, Banana, Pressure and Crocodile Clips: Clips help you to effortlessly and securely fasten your chosen hair piece to your head. To use these hair piece attachments, open the clips and close them onto your hair once you have them in position.

Drawstring Attachment: Eliminate the bulk of combs and clips by attaching your hair piece using a drawstring. This attachment method is incredibly simple, just tie up your hair, secure the pouch over your hair and pull the drawstring to tighten.

Scrunchies/Wrap Around Attachment: The easiest to secure and the most cost effective, scrunchies or wrap around hair piece attachment acts like a bobble. So, pop your hair into a ponytail or a bun and wrap the hair piece around or over your natural hair for a glamourous style.