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HoWigs Reviews Summary

The company enjoys a mixed reputation among customers, with many praising the high quality and natural appearance of the wigs, leading to strong satisfaction for some users. However, significant concerns arise regarding the company's customer service, particularly with delivery delays, misleading product descriptions, and difficulties with returns and refunds. Many customers report feeling misled about the origin of their orders and express frustration over unresponsive support. Overall, while there are loyal customers who appreciate the product quality, the company's inconsistent service and communication practices pose considerable challenges to its reputation.

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India
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The first time I put it on I got about 30 complements. A hair dresser loved it and asked me who did my hair. I told her it was a wig. Lol. I showed her the site she will and will tell people about you color streaks. Maybe sell more wigs. I would have give a 5 star but the top is weird little hairs sticking out everywhere and a little dark but oh well.

Date of experience: September 9, 2019
India
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I love the wig.
September 6, 2019

I have my stylist trim the bangs and it's perfect for wherever I am going. It's my go to wig for every occasion. I have never been disappointed with this wig. I love love love it. Very natural and I love the way it looks.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Bangladesh
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Had definite concerns this wig would not look good on in this color but couldn't quit looking at it everyday so I ordered it and I am so glad I did. This is just a fun fun wig. Have gotten lots of compliments from girlfriends and my boyfriend likes it too. My daughter says it was a good choice for me. Believe me if she didn't think so she would say so. I'm a happy girl!

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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DO NOT BUY!
August 20, 2019

I contacted them to cancel my order, and was told I could not cancel. The website makes it appear they are in the UK, but after TRYING to communicate with them, they are in China. Horrible experience and I still have not gotten any refund.

Date of experience: August 20, 2019
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The wig isn't even good enough to wear to a fancy dress party. It is absolutely hideous. They won't give you a refund and will even have the nerve to try and get more money out of you by offering to make another for a reduced cost. THEY ARE SCAMMERS. They even give the impression they're a UK company with their. co.uk website address when they're actually based in China, which is totally dishonest and misleading. I'm still fighting for a refund.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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After I received the crappiest wig I've ever seen they won let you return to California address where it was shipped from. Have to pay for shipping to China! Really! They wouldn't even give address. I had to get that from PayPal. Please do not waste your $. This company is a rip off.

Date of experience: July 7, 2019
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The wig I received was no the one I ordered. Sent them an email the day I received the wig.The company insisted on making me another wig for $70. Their only resolution was for me to keep the wig and sell it really?! I paid almost $150 for it, their policies states you will get a full refund if requested within 7 days. This is pure and simple an scam stay a way from this company

Date of experience: July 6, 2019
Pennsylvania
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Scammers!
July 1, 2019

I ordered a wig for $88.00 then decided to cancel when I found a better purchase. Their policy is to refund if canceled within 24hrs. I canceled in 2 hours. Thank goodness I used Paypal, because they kept sending me emails ignoring my cancelation. Telling me I am going to love my product! They are from China and will NOT honor their cancelation policy. Don't buy from them!

Date of experience: July 1, 2019
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do not get fooled like I did. I thought real hair, alright. Real hair of someone who had dead ends and frizz. Horrible wig. Asked for return address to send back for a refund. They would not give it to me. Pay Pal was of no help. They both ought to be put out of business. No more cheap China crap for me. Ever...

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
GB
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Terrible cheap product from China! SCUM! The UK website with the seller based in China. Sending messages from Chinese gmail and not the website that is related to the HoWig website. I'm waiting from PayPal for the full refund, as this is becoming too popular selling fake wigs and making money on naive buyers. As I see, I'm not the only one who fell for that UK based' company. Daylight robbery!
About the wig i received, I was ordering the smallest size and received XXL, it's even big for my friends who is 6"10 tall with a bigger had than mine, the hair cut looks like I'm wearing a hat and the hair line did not have a front lace, you can only imagine the fat ugly fake wig hair line on my forehead when I tried it on. No guys, thank you. I do not want to try it again, I have my eyes on my face and I can see clearly that I've got a Halloween item and not something I can wear during the day. What a joke! I hope this money you make on us will make you happy. I see that some people found their way to make their living. Get a life scumbags Lucy and Maria, all in one same person wringing me emails with the attitude like we are on the Chinese street market bargaining to return me £20 or £30, charging me £104.
I don't want to keep this crappy wig, please give me your email in China and I will ship it to you back!
Can't download the picture to show you this wig as on some reason the website does not allow me.

Date of experience: June 10, 2019
Sweden
1 review
1 helpful vote
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WARNING!
May 24, 2019

Unfortunately I checked up this horrible company way to late, the order was already placed.
Now I am among all of you who tries to get a refund which seems impossible. As it is no doubt scam and fraud I will ask PayPal to step in 20 days after my first complaint to the company.
I made them understand that I am not interested in others than a full refund (wont happen I am sure) as they use illegal methods to get their terrible wigs sold. Like someone wrote they use pictures from expensive collections and the wig you actually get is nothing like the pictures in the ad.
In my case they used the picture from Ellen Willies expensive collection. Model "Soul". I wrote to them and asked them to take action. Of course they were already aware of this and yes, they are trying to fight these companies even though hard as they keep changing name.
Anyway; the wig I received was made of plastic and not remy hair as promised. The length was approximately as the one on the pic and the color ok but as mentioned plastic (did check just to make sure and burnt a loose "hair" that was stuck in the net covering the wig) and smelled horrible moreover. The lacefront was non existing and no need to even try it on.
It´s a shame how they scam people with often lethal diseases, like myself.
I do hope that everyone who is planning to buy a wig take part of all these warnings before placing an order. And actually PayPal claim they will refund if you have been scammed. Just collect as much information you possibly can.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I received the wig yesterday. Firstly, I was expecting a parcel from the UK. This looks as if it came from US as the contents value = 14.00 USD. £67 was paid for a cheap and nasty item. If you saw this in a costume shop for £5 you'd pass as it is so poorly made. The hair (if you can call it that?) is attached in rows some so badly that it's all in a clump that would be at the top of your head. I thought I was ordering a layered 8" wavy blonde bob style with dark roots. Ain't what I got! I don't think a clown would wear this. I've just opened a Paypal case so will escalate as soon as possible. Just wish I had read these reviews first and I would NOT of ordered.

Update: I escalated with PayPal. Howigs have not yet responded via open case but have emailed through a gmail.com account. Basically asking for more money. I need to pay for a new wig and they will give me 3 free gifts. Obviously, I will not be responding. Hopefully PayPal do the right thing and issue a full refund.

Date of experience: May 18, 2019
California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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The wig I received was no way like the wig I ordered. We had multiple correspondence with the company and they insisted on making me another wig for full price. Their only resolution was for me to keep the wig and they would refund me $15. The cost of the wig was close to $200. Do not waste your money, it will not be what it was supposed to be. The first picture was the proposed wig, the second picture was the actual wig.

Date of experience: May 15, 2019
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Enormous Mistake
May 6, 2019

The wigs are terrible and poorly made. I spent $200 on 2 wigs and followed the policy to return but received an email stating it would not do it. One wig the company had the nerve to tell me to take it my stylist to style. There was no hair in the back to complete the style if I I wanted to. I just threw over $200 away for wigs I cant wear. Well. I guess its the chance you take when ordering from a country that don't give a dam about American customers. Please I am telling you the truth the wigs are not well made. If the company was here in America I would sue. When you treat people wrong it comes back to you. The Company refused to return my money or make a return and offered me a 20% discount on my next order. As if I would make another order! Order at your own risk.

Date of experience: May 6, 2019
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Return
April 11, 2019

The website says it allows returns on goods not tried on or worn. How does one know if it fits or the right style without trying on? I bought four wigs and wanted to return two. After three attempts they will issue a return if I purchase more with their "discount". I keep what I have and buy more... Oh yeh. Good business for them, but dives into my pocketbook more. BEWARE... what you buy is what you keep.

Date of experience: April 11, 2019
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Howigs.co.uk is not a UK company. They are based in HEIFI CHINA. I rated them 1 only because there wasn't a 0.
The quality of the wigs are costume if that. The photos do not represent what you will get. Further more, you will not get your money back.
I cannot stress enough don't waste your money. They have a US website too with similar warnings.

Date of experience: March 23, 2019
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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As with other reviews, which I should have checked before ordering, wig received was nothing like I ordered. After initial email from customer support, received Postmaster email all in Chinese.

Date of experience: March 16, 2019
Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered two wigs from the site. BIG mistake. One wig does not fit at all, the other one does not even remotely look like the picture posted on their web page. Wanted to return the wigs, looks like it will be impossible. This is the last e-mail I received from the "customer support": I should keep the wigs and they will remake me a wig for my compensation... yeah, at my cost.

*******@uk.cshaironline.com
Wed 1/16/2019, 10:06 AM
Dear customer:
We are sincerely sorry that we did not provide the satisfied wig to you. I don't suggest you to return it, the package need to be returned to our overseas cooperation manufacturer, so the time will be very long and you need to pay the extra delivery fee.

In order to solve this problem better, we will remake a new wig for compensation, you just need to pay the cost. This time we will change another wig factory. Could you please tell me which wig do you want?

Thank you for your understanding.

Best Wishes

Lucy

Date of experience: January 16, 2019
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Never try them
December 27, 2018

I bought item for £150 after I received I emailed them straight away for return address as it was very bad quality and not suited me but they keep ignoring me and asking me to try it it's very good wig! I'm still fighting for my refund I hope my PayPal account sort it soon and refund me all my money.
It's rubbish please do not even think about this web.

Date of experience: December 27, 2018
Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I would give zero stars
December 15, 2018

Cheap, impossible to return. They want you to take their cheap wigs and go to a hairstylist to make it look decent. I'm still trying to return it almost six month later. I tried to send it back they refused and sent it back to me.

Date of experience: December 14, 2018