It's fake, but fun. I have shoulder length, naturally curly/kinky hair (see pic), and for a change of pace (since I'll never straighten my hair) I bought this to wear when we go to a club or a night out. Just for fun. The bangs are terribly long, so either cut them to your liking or feather them. I did a side feathering of the bangs which I thought was cute. It is really purple. The weight of the wig is a bit heavy for my taste, but it is rather thick, however, it does shed upon the first brushing. I'm on the fence on whether I'll keep it, but I'd recommend