The hair is not shiny. The colour, Burnt Toast,is really pretty. Very soft. It is not too much hair but covers perfectly. I did a small amount of trimming to help it fit my face. When I met with a group of friends one of the ladies pulled me over to the side and asked me if I had gone back to my real hair...to me that is the perfect complement for a wig. I have purchased 2 more, same colour, so that I will always have one ready to wear.
