A Geiko wears kimono, called a hikizuri, that is far less elaborate than that of a younger Maiko. Her obi is folded and tied into a smaller knot known as a box-knot. She wears a white collar as a show of seniority. A Geiko also wears a wig instead of styling her own hair, which allows her to blend more easily when off duty. A Geiko wig is extremely expensive (around 2000 dollars ) and must be sent to a professional to be cleaned and restyled every few weeks. The cleaning cost around 200 dollars. Each Geiko owns around at least 3 wigs (shimada, mae-ware, and tsubushi-shimada), and they would never be seen with even one hair out of place. The mae-ware is only worn when a Geiko is playing a male role in her dance.