A natural-looking hairstyle that we can whip off at the end of the day? We stan. Creating a wig is relatively straightforward and, when using virgin hair, it can last for ages.

Plus, you can do whatever you want: wash, cut, bleach, dye, or curl, with your natural hair remaining unharmed. Easy access to your braids underneath while being able to drastically change your hairstyle is the real game-changer.

Wigs are an investment though. Lace frontals, closures and hair bundles come with a hefty price tag, so be confident in the look you want before purchasing. If you make the wig too tight, this will put pressure on your edges. Customising wigs can be tricky too – lace frontals and closures are delicate and if you don’t handle them well, your wig could start to look… wiggy. Easier options include a full wig with a fringe or a U-part opening.

To maintain, buy Tresseme’s Moisture Rich Shampoo and Conditioner, £8.69, Heat Defence Spray, £3.67, and Botanique Nourish Curl Conditioning Mousse, £3.66. John Frieda’s Frizz Ease 6 Effects Serum, £4.65, and Glossing Mist, £3.95, are must-haves, too. KeraCare’s Wax Stick, £12.35 is the holy grail for flyaways. I like to secure my wig with bobby pins.

Watch these tutorials to achieve the hairstyle:

5 easy hairstyles Black women can do at home