QD-Udreamy Curly Ombre Orange Synthetic Lace Front Wigs Dark Roots Hair Heat Resistant Hair Wigs Makeup Party Wigs 18inch

I normally don’t leave reviews, but this one is worth a discussion. First of all I’d like to state that I buy wigs a lot. Like too much. And I also style, cut, and color wigs for both theatrical productions and drag performers. So I’ve seen my fair share of faux hair.I purchased the orange wig with dark roots. This wig has a ton of excellent qualities.The lace is fairly well done, the knots get thinner as it reaches the edge. The hairline also has a good shape, it pulls back at the temples for more realism.The color is absolutely gorgeous. It’s a very Halloween pumpkin sort of orange, but the hair is also blended with peach and yellow strands which gives its a wonderful natural look. By “natural” I mean it looks like I could have dyed my real hair orange lol. Many colorful wigs only use one hair color, so adding more gives the hair natural variance. The roots are also a great natural black color. They aren’t that stark true black, they have a warmer almost dark brown tone.The styling is good, I love the size of the curls, and the layering is very well done. I will say the curl pattern goes the same direction the whole way around the head so it’s easy for the curls to barrel into each other and form really big spirals, but there are worse problems to have. It’s makes a very good 50s styling if you part it at one temple and flip it to the side. I originally purchased so I could cut it to a shag/mullet, however it’s so well done I don’t think I want to ruin it.The hair is extremely soft and bouncy and doesn’t seem to tangle easily (it’s still a synthetic wig so give it time lol)But the biggest issue, amd the reason I only gave 3 stars.... is that this wig.... is so gd TINY. It does NOT fit my head. I can put it on and place it correctly on my forehead and stretch the back to there’re it should sit at the base of my skull, but the sides do not come down. This wig made me look like I had an undercut. I have a 22 inch head, and every wig I’ve ever tried on fits me well, and may even need the straps tightened in the back. BUT THIS ONE. This might fit a child.I’m struggling with what to do. If I continue to wear it, it will rip the lace. I love the wig, and I thought about cutting it somewhere to loosen it up, but I don’t want to ruin it. But I also don’t think I can wear it as is.

Positives: beautiful color, soft hair, perfect length and style. Negatives: Knots are not bleached or fully bleached so it looks tacky on the scalp. Hair has “synthetic look” that was too artificial for me - like plastic.