The benefit of human hair wigs is that they not only look more realistic, but offer styling choices. If you've suffered hair loss from too tight ponytails or buns, you'll want to master a 360 wig.

Korab explains that the human hair used in wigs and extensions is mainly sourced from regions like India, China, Eastern Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Lace-Front Wigs. These days, most wig wearers wear lace fronts, which are units that include human or synthetic hair that's sewn (usually by hand) to a sheer piece of lace.

Human hair wigs are more expensive, says Johnson, but they look (and feel) more realistic, you can use heat to style them, and if you take care of them right, they'll last you at least a year.

The wigs use ethically sourced human hair and are precut, plucked, and tinted for right-out-of-the-box wear. The wig comes with accessories you'll need to help with styling, like a wig band ...

9 Insane Facts About the Human Hair Used in Wigs and Extensions Like that one woman can get up to $1,500 for her hair. By STORY BY HELIN JUNG Published: Dec 03, 2015 4:08 PM EST ...