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Wig Cost Per Wear Calculator
The price tag is only part of it. Work out what a wig costs each time you put it on, care and installs included, and compare it with a cheaper option.
How long does a wig last?
It depends on the hair, how often it's worn and how it's looked after, so the months field is yours to set. As a starting point:
- Human hair wigs worn a few days a week are often reported to last around 6 to 12 months, sometimes longer with gentle care. Bleached and coloured hair (613 blondes, highlights) tends to be at the shorter end.
- Worn every day, expect the shorter end of that range.
- Many listings state their own lifespan ("Last for: one more year under proper care"). That's the retailer's claim, not a measurement, but it's a fair upper figure to try.
Care is what moves the number most. Our guides on washing a wig and daily care and storage cover the habits that make one last.
How it's worked out
Total cost = the wig + care products for the months it lasts + what each wear costs to put on. That total, divided by the number of times you'll wear it (days a week × weeks it lasts), is the cost per wear.
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