Hair can make all the difference to your look. That's a well accepted fact and probably the reason why hair wigs were invented! Since all of us can't have funky hairstyles daily, or styles which require a lot of coloring or treatments, wigs are the perfect substitute. Especially for parties, as now-a-days, the costume isn't complete without a matching wig with it! It is capable of adding the most dramatic effect to your costume and hence is becoming extremely popular. Here are few occasions where costume wigs find their existence:

1. Costume parties: Costume wigs can transform you into almost any one you want. Just get an Elvis Presley tassel wig, and look like him in the next costume party! Or get your hands on Pirate's of The Caribbean wig and be Jonny Depp in a jiffy! You even have period wigs which are based on the hairstyles which were popular in that decade. So if you want to get a little retro, a wig will totally accentuate that look. Costume wigs are readily available online to choose from depending on your taste, costume and style.

2. Halloween parties or theme parties: Mostly these wigs are used during a theme party or essentially during Halloween. Since these parties are all about having fun and experimenting with your looks, wigs play a vital role. Almost 80% of the people prefer wigs and other accessories to complete their look.

The wide variety and easy availability of costume wigs is also the reason for its growing popularity. They come in all lengths, colors and effects. People also get their wigs customized so it matches perfectly with their character and saves them the trouble of finding a matching one. They are simple to use, as all you have to do is clip those fake hair on your head. Also, it does not cause any damage to your actual hair.

These wigs can be made of a variety of materials namely:

1. Plastic: Plastic wigs are the most common types of wigs as they have wonderful glossy texture almost same as natural hair.

2. Real human hair: Some actually are made of real human hair, but those are expensive and not for this purpose, usually. These wigs require lot of care and patience to maintain.

3. Yak hair: The closest substitute which almost all wigs contain is yak hair as it is really inexpensive as well as eye and camera friendly. it saves you from the humiliation of looking fake. If wig appears too phony, it can spoil your whole costume and thus the party.

Choosing costume wigs can also be quite tricky. The wide choices can confuse anyone, so keep a few tips in mind while shopping for them. The color of the wig should suit your skin tone and if possible, even the color of your eyes. Also, it should go well with your face cut so it doesn't make you look too fat or thin. The last thing to remember is buy the wig, only if you are comfortable wearing it, otherwise there are many other ways to spice up your costume!