I have found that Rubie's Costume Wigs are pretty good quality. Overall, I would rate Franco the best, followed by Rubie's, followed by Smiffy's. If you want to look like a flapper, this does do the trick for you! I first ordered the one in brown, and I liked it so much, that I then ordered the blonde, and then the black. Believe me, I am a 1920s style entertainer, and I know when I say that this is "the bee's knees!" It's not supposed to be just curly at the bottom: it's supposed to be curly throughout. It's styled very well in flapper fashion, and it has plenty of hair, so you can comb it into whatever style you like. You can pouf it up from the back or the sides, or just comb the sides down to dip down lower than the back. I think it looks better than the picture. It fits nicely over thick hair, as long as you wear a wig cap. Very pleased! If they had it in auburn, I would buy it!