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[Answer:] Human hair does not make a wig look more real. In fact, some synthetics can look much more real than the human hair wigs. People who come into the salon cannot tell which ones are human and which ones are not. They often point to a nice synthetic and say, "Now this one is real hair, right?" And are shocked when I say no. Cap construction and color can make a wig look more real, but the most important ingredient is the person wearing it. If a wig style looks good on you, it looks natural. If the style doesn't look good, then it doesn't matter how real looking or well constructed the wig is. The important thing is whether it is flattering to you. For example: I have had two people in the salon at the same time trying on the same wig. On one it looked horrible--like she has on a bad wig (but we had a good laugh.) On the other one, it look completely natural--like it is the hair growing right out of her own head. Another example: One woman tried on a $500 wig. The style looked horrible on her. Next, she tried on an inexpensive $40 wig and looked fabulous! Just like with any fashion accessories like clothes, shoes, jewelry, hats, etc.--skin tone, shape of face, age, lifestyle, etc. all have a bearing on what wig will look realistic on you. I highly suggest taking any wig you buy to a stylist you trust and have it cut to go with your face. On some people, it will look great on" as-is". I find that most wigs are too long in the bangs, or too full around the face for smaller faced people. If you like the basic style but think it is too full, it is best to keep the wig instead of returning it, and having it trimmed to fit your individual face. Construction wise, the best wigs are the mono-tops. They have a hand tied "mono" top that looks like a real scalp. But just because it is a nicer made wig, that does not mean the style it is going to look good on you. [Question:] 
I'm nervous about synthetics. Do they look fake? Does human hair look more realistic? What makes one wig look more real than another?
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