Wigs

What are wigs?

Wigs are ready-to-wear hair pieces that sit over your own hair and change your length, color or cut in a minute. In this collection they are chosen with dress-up in mind: role play scenes, costume parties, photo shoots or a different persona for a night. The range is built around the Pleasure Wigs line of named styles alongside a handful of Leg Avenue costume wigs, with a plain wig cap available to wear underneath.

Types of wigs

Short bob wigs

A bob is the easiest wig to wear. The short length sits neatly around the jaw, needs little styling and stays put when you move. Leg Avenue offers natural bobs, a pearl-toned bob and a curly bob.

Long straight wigs

Long, straight styles with a center part give a sleek, glamorous look that photographs well. They take a little more care to keep tangle-free but are the most dramatic change if your own hair is short.

Long wavy wigs with bangs

Wavy lengths with a fringe soften the face and hide your natural hairline, which makes them forgiving for first-time wearers. The Leg Avenue Misfit style is one example, available in a ginger shade.

Named Pleasure Wigs styles

Pleasure Wigs sells each style under a woman's name rather than a description, so check the product photos for length, color and cut. They make up most of this collection and sit at a higher price point than the costume wigs.

Wig caps

A wig cap is a thin stretch cap worn under the wig. It flattens and holds your own hair, stops stray strands poking through, and gives the wig a smoother base to grip.

How to choose wigs

Think about how long you will wear it, what you are wearing it with and how much styling you want to do.

• Length: shorter wigs are lighter, cooler and less likely to tangle; long wigs make a bigger statement but need brushing between wears.
• Color: pick a shade close to your own for a believable change, or go bold if the point is to look like someone else entirely.
• Fit: costume wigs are generally one size; add a wig cap if you have thick or long hair so the wig sits flat and secure.
• Bangs or no bangs: a fringe hides the hairline and is more forgiving; a center part looks sleek but shows the parting, so it needs careful placement.
• Occasion: a costume wig is fine for one party; if you plan to wear it regularly, choose a style you can brush out and store easily.

How to use and care for wigs

Put your own hair up or back, pull on the cap, then place the wig front first and settle it back over the crown. Handle the fibers gently and a wig will last for many wears.

• Brush from the ends upward with a wide-tooth comb or wig brush, never from the roots down.
• Keep heat away unless the product page says the wig is heat-friendly; hot tools can melt synthetic fiber.
• Wash occasionally in cool water with a mild shampoo, rinse, and let it dry on a stand or towel.
• Store on a stand or in its bag, away from sunlight, so it keeps its shape between uses.

Wigs for role play, couples and dress-up

A wig is one of the simplest props for a scene. Pair a sleek long style with lingerie for a glamorous persona, or a sharp bob with a stricter outfit and a few pieces from the restraints range for something more commanding. For couples, swapping wigs is an easy, low-pressure way to play a stranger for the evening. If you are new to all of this, start with our beginner-friendly picks and let the hair do the talking.