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What does it take to craft a wig that looks perfectly natural?

China.org.cn
| February 28, 2026
2026-02-28

   

What makes a wig so lifelike that it is almost indistinguishable from real hair? This episode focuses on Xuchang in China's Henan Province, a major global hub for wig production, and examines the material innovations, technological advances, and design logic behind highly realistic wigs. From the development of synthetic fibers to color systems shaped by different cultural aesthetics, it shows how the Chinese wig industry, after decades of development, has become an indispensable part of the global wig industry.

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