Best Wigs For Black Hair

OUR TOP PICK

Our first wig is a very natural one, made from virginal hair that is completely free of any synthetic elements, giving you that good bounce and voluminous look.

When wearing this, your friends and family will have no idea that it’s a wig, giving you the confidence to hit the dancefloor without fear of slippages - introducing the Releek Lace Front Wig For Black Women.

This wig requires absolutely no glue to attach to the hood of your scalp, which is great for people who are in a rush before work in the morning and might not have time to fuss with clips.

This wig is not only luscious and flowing, but it has plenty of accessories to make you feel even more confident and sexy, including 3D dramatic eyelashes and a spray bottle.

Pros

• This is 100%, virginal unprocessed human hair, which means that it will behave in all the ways that a real head of hair would. You can shampoo and wash it thoroughly to keep it in excellent condition.
• This hair is very easy to style in any way you might see at your local high street hairdresser. You can curl, tousle, cut or straighten this wig, giving you plenty of options for looking and feeling great.
• There will be zero sheddings with this wig, as each strand is glued in firmly at the root, with a heat-resistant coating over the top.
• This wig comes with plenty of accessories such as 3D lashes and a free spray bottle to keep your hair lustrous and glossy, as well as making you look killer on the dancefloor!

Cons

• The hairline of this particular wig has not been pre-plucked, so you might have to do it yourself for that neat hairline.

EDITORS CHOICE

Our next wig is one that has an impressive length, perfect for those who want plenty of room so they can trim back and style in their own unique way.

This hair is long and wavy, so it might be more suitable for African-American women who want a thick and curly style that will blend it with their natural hair - introducing the Joedir Lace 30-Inch Long Wavy Synthetic Wig.

This lace wig is of the highest quality, coming with plenty of heat-resistant, synthetic fibers that will mean you can wear this wig near heat sources without having to worry about it catching fire.

You can even straighten it without affecting its durability one bit. This is perfect for those who want versatility from their wig.

Pros

• This is one of the most versatile wigs on this list - you can perm, straighten or curl it without affecting the resilience of it at all.
• This wig will complement most dark-featured women, going well with either black or multi-colored outfits. This will give you class and style no matter where you are.
• With plenty of length, you have the liberty of trimming your hair back into a short style, although we might recommend a 6-inch wig if you’re looking to have a haircut such as a bob.
• The price - this is one of the cheaper wigs on the market, which will be ideal for women who are purchasing their first wig and want to stick to a budget.

Cons

• The cap on this wig is slightly more uncomfortable and might irritate if you wear it for consecutive days.
• This wig might need a few more hair clips to secure it in place.

BEST VALUE

This wig can certainly be described as the cutest on this list, made from 100% human hair, you can be certain that you won’t be able to tell the difference once you’ve secured it in place.

It can also be dyed, which is ideal if you fancy a brighter look - introducing the Jessica Hair Lace Front Short Bob Wig.

If you’ve ever watched Pulp Fiction and decided that Mia Wallace is your style icon, then this will certainly be the wig for you. If not, no matter.

You can dye straighten or even perm this wig for that cut curl that will leave men and women envying your look.

Made entirely from the right amount of hair, this bob will move in the same way as a real one would.

Pros

• This wig has not been treated with chemicals, so it won’t start to smell or molt over time. When it comes to having a wig, you’ll want something that won’t let you down when you’re out and about.
• You can cut, perm or straighten this wig, giving you plenty of style options and allowing you to mimic your favorite film or pop stars.
• A bob haircut is one of the most popular on the high street, so if being a trendsetter is your thing, pick up one of these amazing wigs today.
• This wig gives you a lot of bounce, it will transform your entire head and face and, with the right makeup, make you irresistible to whatever sex you desire!

Cons

• Some users have complained that this wig will shed over time.
• It can become dry after a few washes, so you might want to invest in a wig stand to keep it pristine.

RUNNER UP

Our next wig is definitely one to pick if you are of African heritage, coming in 10 inches of long, sleek and all-natural hair.

This wig contains no synthetic elements, with swiss lace on the front to make sure that it stays comfortable when it’s attached to your scalp.

The breathable mesh of this wig will ensure that you won’t have any unnecessary itching or sweating - introducing the Pizazz Lace Front Wigs for Black Women.

It’s no secret that an industry has built up around black women wanting to straighten their hair.

However, most of the techniques involve horrible chemical straightening techniques that can damage your hair over time. 

So what better way to avoid damaging the consistency and beauty of your real hair than with a wig that can take all the damage of straightening, curling and perming.

Pros

• This wig is great for African or African-American women who want to adopt a different style of hair but don’t want to use harmful chemical dyes.
• This is a great method of saving money on haircuts - you can pick up 5 of these wigs and have one radical new haircut for every day of the week.
• This wig has a thick density, which will be appealing to those women who might have thinner hair and want that luscious Amy Winehouse look.
• This wig is very long, so you have plenty of length to reduce it into whatever style you want - one week you can have plaits, the next you can cut it right back into a bob. Nothing is stopping you from getting multiple haircuts from one wig.

Cons

• This wig has an uneven density, which might result in some unsightly shedding after a few months.

RUNNER UP

Our next wig is perfect for wearing at parties, out on the street or at work.

If you have normally straight hair, you’ll have to look twice in the mirror to recognize yourself with these delicious, bouncy curls. 

Despite it being advertised for black women, you can be sure that it will blend in with any skin tone, ideal for an emo or goth look - introducing the ELIM Short Wigs for Black Women.

This is made from high quality North Korean synthetic fibers, so it will be able to withstand a lot of intense heat and rain without curling or fraying.

However, despite the synthetic material, these curls still have their wonderful bouncy texture, moving in much the same way as real hair would.

Pros

• When it comes to curly wigs, this is one of the best we’ve seen, with luscious flowing locks that move in much the same way as real hair does.
• This hair will suit both the complexion of dark and fair skin, so if you are a metalhead, you can really rock that goth look with this wig.
• This is made from the highest quality synthetic material, so your hair strands will be a lot more durable than a lot of the other human hair wigs that you’ve seen on this list.
• The cap on this wig holds very firmly to the head, avoiding those embarrassing wig slippages that you see with cheaper models.

Cons

• The curls are quite uneven, which might disappoint wig wearers who want that consistent distribution of hair across the hair.

RUNNER UP

Our final wig is a bob and is probably one of the highest quality wigs that we’ve seen on this list so far.

It comes made with natural hair, so it will move in much the same way as its natural counterparts, with enough length on it for you to style to your favorite high street haircut - introducing the Original Queen Short Straight Bob Wig.

You can cut, curl and perm this wig, giving you a lot of versatility over how you present your head to the world.

You can even dye it blue, green or red, giving you that exciting tinge when you hold it up to the light. This wig is also glueless, attaching your head with comfortable straps.

Pros

• This bob is dead straight, so you can go for that classic look or whip out the curling iron and give yourself a few sexy ringlets.
• This is made from 100% human hair, so it will move and behave in much the same way as the stuff that grows out of your head.
• Because of the composition of this hair, friends, family and strangers on the street certainly won’t be able to tell that you’re wearing a hairpiece.
• This hair is also some of the softest we have felt, hopefully, it will encourage someone you have your eye on to run their fingers through it!

Cons

• This hair is thin and uneven in places. It also tends to shed after a few months of use.