Weird Wig Trends – From Baby Toupees to Merkins

Wigs aren't just for those experiencing hair loss, especially if some of the latest bizarre and wonderful trends are anything to go by. Over the last few decades, celebrities like Lady Gaga and Cara Delevingne (who wears eyebrow wigs!) have popularized some weird wig trends. Here are some of the best and some of the...weirdest.

Baby Toupees

One of the strangest trends we've seen recently is baby toupees. Essentially, these are wigs for babies, giving them the appearance of having adult hairstyles. While many of these baby trends start as jokes and are not intended to hide hair loss, some parents have taken to dressing their children in wigs and hair extensions. We say let babies be babies, unless it's for a funny photo opportunity!

Knitted Wigs

Knitted wigs are the ultimate trend if you've experienced hair loss and want to brighten up the issue. Although they've been around for some time, knitted wigs have only recently gained limelight. With a knitted wig, you can choose almost any style you can think of, from pink pigtails to Princess Leia's famous buns. Even if you're not experiencing hair loss, these wigs are a great way to keep your head warm in the winter and create a whole new style for yourself.

Animal Hairpieces

What's better than a dog in a Tina Turner costume? How about a dog in a Tina Turner costume, complete with a matching wig? This is an epically funny Halloween idea, but some people have taken it further by investing in actual hairpieces for their pets to wear daily. From blonde wigs for fashionista felines to curly caramel locks for canines, we wonder how these animals feel about their new hair. And do you think pets would want to wear wigs if they were experiencing hair loss? Unfortunately, we'll probably never find out!

Merkins

Also known as pubic wigs, merkins have been around for quite some time and were originally used as a surprising way of combating pubic lice. In more recent times, they have been used by actors and actresses for naked film roles. Merkins are now being used by women (and men) worldwide who want to give themselves a fuller and more retro look. You can also get 'face merkins,' AKA eyebrow wigs, as worn by model Cara Delevingne. Merkins are also used by people who experience hair loss all over their bodies due to conditions such as alopecia.

Conclusion

These are just some of the many weird and wonderful wig trends in the world today. Believe us when we say there are tons more. If you're experiencing hair loss, you could opt for one of these strange trends... Or, you could speak to the team at Total Cover Plus and find a solution that really works.