Leg Avenue Long Straight Bang Wig

Long, straight and cut with a blunt bang across the front, at twenty five inches. The fringe is what does the work: it changes the shape of a face faster than any amount of makeup and it takes about four seconds to put on.

Black is the classic and blonde is the complete change of character, so pick by how far you want to go. Shake it out before the first wear, because wigs travel flat and need a minute to fall properly, then set the bang so it sits just above the brow. Pin your own hair flat underneath for the cleanest line at the front. Store it on a stand or loosely in its net rather than folded in a drawer, and it will keep its shape between wears.

A blunt fringe is the hardest thing to get right on a cheap wig, because the cut line shows every flaw. This one is cut straight and stays straight, which is what makes it read as hair instead of as a costume prop.

• Style: Long straight wig with a blunt bang
• Length: 25in
• How to wear: Shake out before first wear, pin your own hair flat underneath
• Care: Store on a stand or in its net, never folded
• Available in: Black or Blonde, 25in