Toupee Questions Answered!

We here at Toupee Tundra have received a reader's question concerning toupees. We have decided that each week we will compile and answer these questions.Our first question comes from Megan who wants to know the difference between a toupee and a wig.Dear Megan,That is an excellent question. Truthfully, there really is not a lot differences between a toupee and a wig! According to Hair-B-Back "a hairpiece is basically hair on a base, which is stuck to your head so that it looks like your own hair." Now explanation is pretty general and because of this a wide variety of hair accessories fall under this, including toupees and wigs.However there are a couple of differences between wigs and toupees:1) Typically a toupee is made to cover a much smaller area.2) A wig is usually made from finer material and is more expensive and time consuming to continue upkeep on.3) Wigs are also historical pieces. Historians now know that wigs have been worn since at least the early Egyptians! Uusally these wigs were used to augment the hair a person already had and wearing one allowed for more elaborate hair styles.4) Toupees are also made to be more rugged and to withstand much more strenous activities. One can even shower with a toupee on (!) although this will cause damage to the toupee if done extensively.Thanks for showing an interest in toupees Megan, and we hope that we have successfully answered your question.The Managment Team at Toupee Tundra!