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Human Hair Wigs and Drug Tests: What You Need to Know

No, a human hair wig cannot pass a follicle drug test. Here's why:

* Source of the Hair: Follicle drug tests analyze the hair strand for traces of drugs metabolized and incorporated into the hair as it grows. A wig, even if made from human hair, was not grown on the person being tested and therefore will not contain their personal drug history.

* Lack of Personal Metabolism: A wig hasn't been subjected to the individual's metabolic processes. It doesn't carry traces of anything they've ingested or been exposed to.

In short, a wig is a foreign object and will not reflect the test subject's drug use.