There are two types of hair that may be used for making wigs for a black women or hairpieces for black men. You use either Human Hair or Synthetic Hair Fiber.

HUMAN HAIR
All virgin human hair is pretty much equal, however, how virgin hair is processed basically determines which should be used for making a wig or hair piece. All human hair is processed to one degree or another, however, when processed to completely remove the cuticle weakens the hair shaft and causes the hair to break more easily.

When choosing hair to make a wig or hair piece for a black man or women, or African American person, choosing an ethnically naturally dark hair is recommended. You can use black (Afro) human hair from a Black person, African American, Italian, Hispanic, Asian, or European people. Just be sure not to use hair from people who have naturally lighter colored hair, such as a blonde Norwegian or Swedish person.

It is also important to try finding a hair supply that closely matches the hair texture desired for the wig or hair piece be creating. Normally, it is not a problem finding human hair that is straight or light wavy, however, finding curly hair is sometimes a problem. The reason for this is because some suppliers may not have naturally curly human hair in the color you are looking for and they will restyle (perm) the hair to be straight, light wavy, or curly just to complete a customers order.

Using human hair that has been curled is okay, however, it is commonly known that permed hair does not hold a set permanently and ultimately needs to curled over and over again.

SYNTHETIC FIBER
There are to types of Synthetic Hair now available from Wig Supply Stores. The original synthetic hair is heat sensitive while the new synthetic fiber is not heat sensitive.
Both types of synthetic hair are man-made fibers and they are available in all natural colors resembling the human hair colors. Therefore, finding a color to match a black man's or black women's, or an African American's hair is not a problem.

Unlike human hair, when manufactured, synthetic hair is always made in a straight texture. In order to make a wig or hair piece with light wavy, wavy, curly, kinky, or Afro hair; restyling the factory-made synthetic hair will be necessary. Restyling straight synthetic hair is not difficult, however, how this is done is very important in order not to damage or frizz the fiber.

Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair
Using a hot blow dryer or a hot curling iron to restyle original heat-sensitive synthetic hair is NOT RECOMMENDED. The proper way of restyling synthetic hair is using hot steam. Professional hairstylists and wig salons use a large commercial hair steamer to style synthetic hair pieces and wigs, however, a smaller hand-held hair steamer is available from MHRW INTERNATIONAL.

Non Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair
Maintenance Instructions for both Heat Sensitive and Non Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair

. Use a hot blow dryer or hot curling iron to restyle a non heat-sensitive synthetic.
. It is recommended to use only a professional hair cutting scissors when cutting either
. .Heat Sensitive and Non Heat-Sensitive synthetic hair.
. Hair Care for both Heat Sensitive and Non Heat-Sensitive synthetic hair.
. .Using a quality oil moisturizer hair lotion is recommended.
. .Always untangle hair from ends to roots before washing.
. .Careful wash with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.
. .Follow by washing with a quality conditioner treatment.
. .Do not roll or rub hair together during washing or conditioning.
. .Gently squeeze out excess water and pat dry using a towel.
. .After hair is complete dry, comb and style as desired.
. .Do not use a blow dryer or apply heat over adhesive or bonded areas.
. .Hair dryer may be used after shampooing and hair is completely dry.
. .(Keep dryer approximately 4 inches away from hair while in use.)

Using Hot Curling Iron on Non Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair
. .A hot curling iron may be used for restyling Non Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair only after hair is completely dry.
. Temperature of the hot iron should not exceed 130° C. Damage to hair may result with 130° C temperature is exceeded.
. Do not use any hair care products on hair when using a hot curling iron.
. It is highly recommended to use a electric hot curling iron to curl Non Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair.
. .When curling using a hot iron, it is recommended to vent hair end to eliminate frizzing.

Straw Set Black Hairstyle
Wearing a straw set black hairstyle is a great way to eliminate the need to work on your hair daily and while it is going out to natural again. To achieve a natural black (Afro) hairstyle, you'll need: several plastic drinking straws or small perm hairstyling rods that are slightly larger for looser curls; setting lotion; and hair end tissue papers. (See instructions on product packaging for proper use of each item.)