Types of Wig Caps
Types of Wig Caps
So you`ve figured out your favorite wig hairstyle, the hair color that perfectly matches your skin tone and brings out your eyes, and how to correctly attach your wig, but do you know which cap construction is the best one for your needs?
Have you ever even tried more than one type of wig cap construction?
Much like our favorite brand of mascara or heels, we tend to get attached to a particular style of wig cap early on without seeing what else is out there.
But just because you feel like your current wig cap construction style is working for you, it doesn`t mean there isn`t something better that you just haven`t tried yet.
Wig technology has come a long way in the past couple of years. Where our grandmothers had to worry about looking `unnatural` if they wore a synthetic wig, today it`s almost impossible to tell the difference between a wig with synthetic hair or human hair.
So what makes the difference between strangers being able to tell you`re wearing a wig and your closest friends never even suspecting there is anything on your head?
The way your wig cap is constructed. I.E., your wig cap`s `construction.`
When you`re picking out a new wig, pay attention to the types of cap that hairstyle is offered with. Each wig cap construction type has their own pros and cons and will give you a completely different look and feel.
Lace Front Wigs
The #1 benefit of lace front wig caps is their `natural` hairline. Lace front wigs are made to look like natural hair is growing out of your hairline.
Just ask Beyoncé. She`s been wearing lace front wigs for years and, if her hairstylist hadn`t told the world, none of us would ever know.
The hairline of a lace front wig cap can either extend from temple-to-temple or ear-to-ear, so if you`re planning on pulling your hair back into updos make sure your wig has ear-to-ear construction.
Pros of Lace Front Wigs
- Naturalness: Lace front wigs are the only cap type that perfectly mimics the look of a natural hairline.
- Wearability: Most lace front wigs come ready to wear and pre-styled.
- Styling Diversity: Because of the natural hairline, you can pull the hair of lace front wigs back off your face.
Cons of Lace Front Wigs
- Looseness: Over time, the cap of lace front wigs loosen. Luckily, this problem is easily solved by asking your stylist to fix/tighten your wig cap.
- Delicacy: Lace front wigs are incredibly delicate. If you aren`t very careful when attaching, removing, or storing your lace front wigs, they could easily rip or fall apart.
Monofilament Wigs
Monofilament wig caps, sometimes called `mono top,` come with a magic trick pre-installed.
What`s the trick, you ask?
You can part them any
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