Wigs That Look Natural, Feel Comfy, & Stay Put
We are on mission to prove that comfort, good design, and realism don't have to be mutually exclusive.
Simply put, we are on a mission to elevate the wig industry so that comfort, realism, & security become the STANDARD, and not a LUXURY.
Risk-Free Wig Shopping
We get it. Shopping for hair when you're coping with the loss of your own isn't fun. We are here to help. Learn more about our free consultation, fit kit and 7 day home trial.
Fitness Wigs, You Can Move In Worry-Free
Designed by a baldie who just wanted to be active and not think about her wig or hair loss. Our mission, so comfy, secure and realistic that you forget you're wearing one!
Our Seamless Sport Headband Wig
You deserve to feel comfortable in a wig! At Encelia, we believe the cap or base of the wig is what matters the most. In other words, the cap is king. Great care has gone into making the base of our wigs seamless, lightweight, breathable and flexible.
ENCELIA® is the FIRST and ONLY wig brand to incorporate technical athletic apparel designs into a wig caps, meaning our wigs are double-lined, seamless, cooling, and completely stretchable, offering you unparalleled comfort and breathability.
Finally, a wig that is so comfortable that you'll forget your wearing one!
The Original Workout Wig
ENCELIA® original workout wig features a revolutionary flexible cap—our double-lined, seamless cooling cap is attached to a 2.5" No-Slip tapered headband that perfectly hugs the head while allowing movement.
This revolutionary 100% HAND TIED wig makes wig life a breeze for modern baldies (with or without hair)! Whether you’re hitting the gym, running errands, or lounging at home, you’ll love the unparalleled comfort, lifelike realism, and absolute security of our workout wig.
Feel empowered to sweat, spin, or chill!
Encelia® Proudly Offers Three Hair Types
Different Hair. Different Life Events
We understand that sometimes you want the softest, most believably hair and other times you want easy, inexpensive hair. We think of hair as a tool, kind of like a bra or shoes. Sometimes you want sleek heel and others you just want something comfortable and easy. The wig doesn't need to change, but, we believe, the hair should fit the activity in mind.
Premium, Remy Human Hair
Our premium Remy human hair has the natural movement, fluidity and silky texture of healthy human hair.
At Encelia Hair®, we believe all human hair is beautiful; we don't believe one hair type is better than the other. Instead, we are focused on providing you with premium Remy human hair that will continue to look natural and feel amazing throughout its lifespan.
Remy human hair is known for its superior quality because great care is taken to keep the cuticles intact and aligned. When the cuticle is preserved, the hair maintains its natural movement, fluidity, and silky texture.
✓ Long lifespan (1.5-2 years) ✓ Natural Movement and Fluidity ✓ Easy To Style With Heat Tools ✓ Air-Dries Straight and Smooth ✓ Silicone-Free
Luxury Synthetic Hair
Our luxury synthetic hair is an exact replica European human hair.
European human hair reputation as the most luxurious hair in the world is undisputed, but it remains elusive to many due to high price point.
Our innovative luxury synthetic hair has the same identical and iconic structure as healthy European human hair. It moves, feels, and acts like the most beautiful hair in the world!
✓ Same feel, movement & fluidity as European human hair ✓ Lifelike characteristics - wet or dry this hair acts like real human hair ✓ Fade-resistant color technology ✓ Long lifespan (12-16 months) ✓ Not shinny ✓ Tangle-less ✓ Low maintenance - air dry back to it’s previous style
Heat-Friendly Synthetic
Unlike traditional synthetic wigs, our heat-friendly synthetic hair looks like human hair and the style can be changed with heat tools. It's an affordable & great for days when you are harder on your wig and you just need easy, durable hair!
Our heat-friendly synthetic wigs still comes with the same comfortable, breathable, cooling cap as the other more premium options.
✓ Change style with heat tools ✓ Feels like human hair ✓ Fade-resistant color technology ✓ Average lifespan (6-8 months) ✓ Special coating reduces tangles ✓ Low maintenance - air dry back to it’s previous style
Workout Wig FAQs
We understand how confusing it can be to understand the difference between hair types so here is a quick easy break down.
- Our Remy human hair is very high quality; the cuticle are intact and aligned. When the cuticle is preserved, the hair maintains its natural movement, fluidity, and silky texture. The thickness (diameter) of each strand is medium so the hair is not too thick or too fine. Average lifespan is 1.5 years to two years.
- Our luxury synthetic hair is an exact replica of European Human Hair, which is the finest, most sought-after, hair in the world! The hair feels, moves and behaves like the best human hair in the world. This hair curls well but is low maintenance because the hair air dyes back to it's preference style. The hair color won't fade and the hair isn't shiny. It is a long life synthetic, average lifespan 1 year to 1.5 years.
- Our heat-friendly synthetic hair is a step up from a traditional synthetic wig because the hair can be styled using heat tools and a special coating makes the hair less shiny and tangle less. The average lifespan is 6-8 months.
- Traditional synthetic hair, which Encelia does not
It is the same wig, which is a multifunctional wig that can be worn during intense exercise or for more causal looks. You can really change the look by simply layering it with a nice silk scarf or a different headband. Most wig wearers doesn't seem to understand the different ways to wear this wig so we created a separate page. You can also wear a beanie with this wig and it looks incredible because it isn't bulky like a wig.
Many of our customers say this wig is so comfy that they find ways or reasons to wear it. Here are a few more examples:
- Lounging at home - morning and evenings
- Cooking
- Airplanes - airplanes really dry out human hair wigs so wearing synthetic is amazing because the hair doesn't get dry or static.
- Skiing
- and the list goes on..
The workout wig is one of the easiest wigs to put on, click to see a tutorial
Because the headband wig by Encelia Hair is 100% hand-tied, it can be worn up or down. Heat tools (flat irons and curling irons) can be used on all our hair types: Remy human hair, luxury synthetic, and heat-resistant/traditional synthetic. Click here to learn five easy headband hairstyles.
Yes, the workout wig is 100% hand tied so it easy to wear the hair up. Ponytails, top knots, french braids are super easy to do in this wig because the headband cups the head and you don't have to worry about the edge or perimeter of the wig showing.
- Remy human hair wash guide - click here
- Luxury synthetic wash guide - click here
- Traditional synthetic wash guide - click here
Yes, you can! Watch Allison do it here You can also go boating in this wig, see here. Because the workout wig is NOT made with lace, you do not have to worry about the wig will stretching out. This wig is hand tied so we recommend pulling the hair up so it doesn't get wet but if it does don't worry the hair will be fine. Just make sure you rinse the hair and apply conditioner when you are done swimming.
Yes, you can. The heat settings for the synthetic hair ranges from 280-300 degrees. Most saunas and hot yoga rooms range from 90-160 degrees so your hair will be fine. Our founder goes in the sauna all the time. If the hair feels hot, just apply some water to the hair.
Yes, the workout wig is 100% hand tied so you can easily braid this wig. There are no styling limits - wear it up, down, curl it or wear it straight.
Yes, you can! The workout wig is comfy, flexible and lace-free so it is a great wig to sleep in. For another, hair free option check out our modern chic sleeping cap.
The lifespan of your workout wig will vary between 6 and 24 months, depending mostly on the hair type you choose and then on its maintenance and frequency of use. More detailed information can be found here.
Currently, we only have one length in stock, which is 14"/20". All of our wigs can be taken to a stylist for a cut or trim.
In April 2025, we will have an 8" French bob and a 12" Italian bob. These are part of our invisible layers collections which means that the ends of the wig will be full and not tapered.
CUSTOM REQUESTS: We also can make a wig in any length and in any color that you desire so if you do see a length or style that you like please reach out to us to learn more about custom requests. Timeline is 2-3.5 months
The workout wig has a medium density, which looks very natural while still being lightweight and airy. You will have enough hair to create an average size, natural looking ponytail.
Determining your hair color for your wig on a computer screen can be difficult. See side-by-side comparisons of our different hair types along with the colors in different lighting. See pictures here
Many of our customers tell us know challenging it is to take their measurements so offer a FREE program called, The Wig Kit, which allows your to try-on our different cap sizes along with seeing our hair colors in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Simply, book a free 15 minute 1:1 consultation with one of our wig experts, and then we will send you your wig kit.
All FAQs about our workout wig can be found here.
