Naturally Curly Hair Versus Permed Hair and Wigs: What’s the Difference?

May 6, 2025

If you’ve been looking for a wig store in Miami that carries curly-haired wigs, you’ve likely come across two terms: naturally curly hair and permed hair. While both will give you the look of curls, the difference between them can significantly impact the wig’s longevity, appearance, and how it reacts to weather and styling.

Origin of the Curl

  • Naturally Curly Hair Wigs
    European hair wigs are made with the only type of hair that grows in all possible colours and textures. Wigs crafted with naturally curly hair – be it loose waves, curls or coils – are untouched by chemical treatments. Because of this, the curl behaves as it would on a person‘s head, responding to humidity, product, and care routines, just as your own bio hair would. The cuticle of naturally curly hair is not copyable by any chemical means. No matter how good the perm is, it will never look like naturally curly hair.
  • Permed Hair Wigs
    Permed wigs begin with straight hair or hair with slight body that is chemically treated or steam-treated to create texture. This process alters the structure of the hair strand, forcing it into a new shape. The advantage is that if the original hair is quite heavy and without frizz, the permed wig will also be virtually frizz-free.

Styling Versatility

  • Naturally Curly Haired Wigs
    Naturally curly hair is overall more elastic and springy. It also offers a wider range of textures. This is the ideal choice for custom styling and blending with your own hairline or hair texture, if desired.
  • Permed Curly Hair Wigs
    Permed hair gives a very uniform curl shape and can be ideal if you’re looking for texture that will hold a style readily and make your wig look salon-ready. However, frequent heat styling can further damage chemically treated hair, so extra precautions are necessary.

Customization of Bespoke Wigs

As a wig store in Miami, offering truly bespoke, European hair wigs, we take enormous pride in crafting each piece to suit our clients’ specific preferences. Because of the difficulty in sourcing naturally curly European hair wigs, Paula’s Wig Boutique is the premier wig store in Miami for people seeking top-tier products.

Naturally curly European hair wigs are the ideal, low-maintenance, long-lasting, and ultra-natural aesthetic.

Choosing between naturally curly and permed wigs is a personal decision and is quite often a financial one. Virtually all wigs that are permed utilize Asian hair, which is plentiful and cost-effective.

If you are in southern Florida, visit our wig store in Miami to explore our curated collection of European hair wigs, including naturally curly options, all crafted with the highest quality and artistry.

 

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