Black wigs offer the most striking yet sophisticated look with a range of styles and shades to choose from. From deep dark midnight tones to the natural black glossy tones, black wigs boast array of beautiful looks that are simply stunning. In this blog we explore the most popular black wig shades and styles to help you feel inspired to find the perfect black wig for you.
Choosing the Right Black Wig Shade
With a range of black wig shades available, we’ve listed 4 most popular shades for you to choose from to help you find your match and narrow down your options.
Natural Black Wig Colour
If you prefer a more natural look, go for a shade that could quite possibly be biological. Opt out for the black tones that have hints of blues/reds/purples and go for a colour that reflects a deep black, almost brown, look. The beauty of this shade is it universality; it can be matched with any outfit perfect for every occasion.
Brown Black Hair Colour
If you’re new to black or want something a little less absolute, perhaps opting for a black wig with hints of brown tones will ease you into the change. Complete the look by wearing natural makeup shades, like subtle pinks and rich nudes complimenting the wig’s natural elements and helping the black shade to stand out.
Auburn Black Wig Colour
Auburn black wigs reflect a unique hint of bronze/red glows combined with a soft black colour in their shine revealing something a little more than your average black wig. These popular wig colours can be further accentuated with deep purple lips and dark brows.
Midnight Black Wigs
Midnight black wigs combine electric blue with deep black shades creating a unique shiny hair look that’ll turn heads wherever you go. When the light hits, this shade reveals its mysterious tones that aren’t so obvious in darker settings. Create the perfect look by pairing the shade with silver jewellery to enhance the blue colour tints in the wig.
Best Black Wig Style Ideas
Black wigs can be styled in various difference ways from short pixie cuts to longer elegant styles. No matter what wig cut you prefer, the range of black colour shades suit all. Here, we’ve listed popular black wig style ideas for you to feel inspired, take a look.
Long Black Wig
Long black wigs suggest class and elegance whether you choose a fibre or human hair wig style. Both are made of the highest of quality materials reflecting a healthy, natural hair shine that’ll emphasise your best features.
The Amber Human Hair Wig from the Gem Collection is available in a black/darkest brown tone which looks perfectly natural and shines beautifully. It’s made using the finest soft touch Remy Human Hair available the wig is constructed on a completely hand-tied foundation, with a soft lace front and smooth monofilament top. The Spellbound wig from the Orchid collection is also a stunning long wig that compliments the nocturnal black shade with numerous styling options. It’s a synthetic wig crafted using the finest materials to ensure its lightweight and comfortable to wear.
Short Black Wig
Short black wigs are fun, flirty and playful giving you all the sass and chicness at the same time. Raquel Welch’s Ready for Take-off Wig is a beautiful face-framing short wig available in either off-black or black coffee tones. It’s made using Try2Life heat friendly synthetic hair which provides added styling options and shines strikingly in the light. Alternatively, the Calliope Wig from the Ellen Wille Stimulate Collection has stunning curls that suits the plain black and espresso mix shades exquisitely, perfect for those who want a light, natural looking wig which gives the illusion of natural curls.
Black Wig with Fringe
Everyone loves a fringe especially when paired with gloriously rich black wig tones. Whether you’re looking for a thicker more obvious fringe or a lighter layered fringe, black colours help to emphasise the chosen styling options.
For example, the Emerald Human Hair Wig from the Gem Collection offers a full bangs look and is available in either natural looking black/darkest brown shades or shades with hints of purples and reds. It’s a well-known best-selling wig constructed with the finest soft touch Remy Human Hair which shines in the light reflecting healthy, real human hair qualities. The Sue Mono Wig from the Ellen Wille Hairpower Collection also has a soft, natural shine adopting a gorgeous bob fringe style. Each fibre hair has been carefully designed to simulate a natural hair growth, using cutting edge wig technology, which creates a beautiful realistic look.
Black Bob Wig
There are plenty of bob styling variations for women that emphasise a natural hair shine and added volume which brings something new. Especially when a bob wig is paired with a black hair shade, the look becomes irresistible.
The Talia Mono Wig from the Ellen Wille Hairpower Collection is a desirable and popular sleek bob style with a sweeping asymmetric fringe. The hair fibres are made using leading wig technology which reflect natural looking hair. This wig in the black cherry mix shade oozes confidence, mystery and uniqueness and compliments all skin complexions. If you prefer this style but in a more natural shade, the dark espresso mix is perfect for you. Alternatively, the Codi Wig by Amore Rene of Paris offers a modern cut with a side-swept front that frames your face shape beautifully. This wig is available in a deep dark black coffee shades which highlights lighter, natural facial features and simulates the effects of luxurious smooth and shiny real human hair.
Joseph’s Wigs Can Help You Find the Perfect Match
Black wigs are a stunning, unique option for all different types of skin tones and complexions. If you’re interested in finding the right black wig for you get in touch with Joseph’s Wigs and we can help to find the best wig for you. Alternatively, browse our range of human hair and synthetic black wigs and find your ideal match now.
If you’re still unsure, our page on black wigs will help you decide which wig style, brand and colour to choose.
