When I took the wig out I noticed immediately how soft and feathery the hair was. I also noticed that the quality of the hair on the wig is incredibly life-like. I put it on shortly afterwards, and loved the long, voluminous, curls framing my face. While checking my new hair out in the mirror, I did notice that it was a little too thick and too shiny to be believable. The shine can easily be taken care of with the Wig Wand or some baby powder if you dont have the Wig Wand.