The Ultimate Guide: The Different Types Of Lace Wigs You Need To Know

Recently, lace wigs have been more and more popular among beautiful enthusiasts, which can give you a natural and seamless appearance effortlessly.

Maybe you want to purchase a lace wig, but you don’t know which kind of lace wig suits you most.

Don’t worry, the following blog will explain the different types of lace wigs to you in detail.

What’s more, you can also learn how to choose among these lace wigs, which can save you money and energy.

According to different principles, there are three categories of lace wigs.

1. According to the size of the lace area:

(1)Lace closure wigs:

A lace closure wig is a kind of wig that only has lace on the crown area of your head, and the rest of it is machine-made.

Usually, there are different lace sizes of a lace closure wig, such as 4×4, 5×5, 6×6, and so on.

A lace closure wig is versatile in hair parts, such as a free part, a middle part, and a three-part.

What’s more, the lace part of the crown area is ventilated, so it is comfortable and breathable for you to wear for a long time without having discomfort or irritation.

The hair of the lace part looks like it is growing from your own scalp, which can give you a natural and realistic appearance.

Last but not least, a lace closure wig usually has an adjustable band at the back, which can allow you to adjust the cap size according to your head size.

It also has four combs around the cap, which can help you better secure your wig.

In conclusion, a lace closure wig is a kind of beginner-friendly wig, which is easy to install and doesn’t require too much maintenance.

With proper care, a lace closure wig can be used for more than one year.

It is also an affordable and cost-effective choice for you.

(2)Lace front wigs:

A lace front wig is a kind of wig that has lace covering the front in depth and the area from ear to ear in width, and the rest of it is machine-made.

Just like its name, the front part of a lace front wig resembles a natural hairline, which can provide you with a natural, realistic, and seamless appearance, for it has a sheer, thin, and invisible lace material.

What’s more, the hair of the lace part is knotted by workers one by one, which looks like it is growing from your own scalp.

13×4 lace front wigs and 13×6 lace front wigs are the two main types of lace front wigs, which are very popular among beautiful enthusiasts.

A lace front wig is more ventilated than a lace closure wig, for it has a larger area of lace.

So it is more comfortable for you to wear for a long time.

(3)Lace part wigs:

A lace part wig is a kind of wig that only has a very small part of lace. Usually, it has the lace size of 4×0.75 or 13×5×0.5, which makes the lace area look like a “T” shape.

Because of its “T” shape, a lace part wig can also be called the T-part-lace wig or T-part wig.

The reason why a lace part wig comes out is the shortage of lace.

A lace part wig only has a very small area of lace, so the price of it is relatively lower than other lace types.

If you have a tight and limited budget, maybe a lace part wig is a more suitable choice for you.

However, a lace part wig is pretty poor in ventilation, for it only has a small area of lace, which will cause heat accumulation in the wig.

If you wear a lace part wig for a long time, you will certainly feel uncomfortable and irritated.

(4)360 lace wigs:

A 360 lace wig is a kind of wig that has a lace around the entire circumference of the wig, which can also be called 360 frontal wigs or 360 wigs.

That is to say, it has the lace area aligned with the hairline from the beginning to the end.

What’s more, the hair of the lace area is also tied by workers one by one, which can provide you with a natural and seamless appearance.

A 360 lace wig is versatile in hairstyles, such as buns, ponytails, and so on.

Last but not least, a 360 lace wig is also breathable and comfortable for you to wear for a long time, because it has more lace areas.

(5)Full lace wigs:

A full lace wig is a kind of wig that is entirely made of lace, which has the largest lace area among all the types of lace wigs.

What’s more, it is also the most ventilated lace wig among all the lace wigs, for it has the largest lace area.

A full lace wig is versatile in hairstyles, especially for high ponytails.

If you are looking for a comfortable, glorious, natural, and seamless appearance, a full lace wig is a perfect choice for you.

Last but not least, a full lace wig is the most expensive one among all the lace types.

If you have enough budget, you certainly should purchase a full lace wig, for its comfort and breathability.

On the contrary, if you are in a tight and limited budget, maybe you’d better choose other types of lace wigs, which can be a cost-effective choice for you.

2. According to the color of lace:

(1)HD lace wigs:

First and foremost, HD refers to “high definition”.

HD lace is a type of lace that belongs to Swiss lace, which can blend naturally and seamlessly with your scalp.

What’s more, no matter which skin tone you have, an HD lace wig can achieve a seamless and flawless appearance perfectly and effortlessly.

Although HD lace belongs to Swiss lace, it is thinner, finer, and more delicate than Swiss lace.

This is to say, an HD lace wig can give you a more natural, more seamless, and more undetectable hairline than a Swiss lace wig.

When you apply an HD lace wig to your scalp, you should pay attention to this process, for HD lace is thin and delicate.

If you use too much force, the HD lace may be ripped.

Last but not least, HD lace is more likely to be used in a lace closure wig or a lace front wig, for it is delicate and expensive.

You can rarely find it in a full lace wig or a 360 lace wig.

In conclusion, an HD lace wig can give you a glorious, natural, and seamless appearance, with its sheerness, thinness, and delicacy.

An HD lace wig is also thinner, more delicate, and more ventilated than a transparent wig and a Swiss lace wig.

(2)Transparent lace wigs:

Transparent lace only refers to the color of the lace, which means it is a regular lace but in a transparent color.

There are four typical colors of transparent lace, including transparent, light brown, medium brown, and dark brown, which range from light to dark shades.

As a consequence, it is of great importance for you to choose the right color of transparent lace wigs, aiming to achieve a natural, flawless, and seamless appearance.

As transparent lace only stands for the color of the lace, it can come in any type of lace, including Swiss lace, French lace, and Korean lace.

Both Swiss lace and French lace are widely used in transparent lace, for their softness and durability.

However, Swiss lace is more breathable and more comfortable than French lace, so it is more popular than French lace.

Among Swiss lace, French lace, and Korean lace, Korean lace is the least used, for it is thick and rough.

But Korean lace is the cheapest, so it is still used in some low quality wigs.

All in all, a transparent lace wig is a suitable choice for you to choose, and it is more cost-effective than an HD lace wig and a Swiss lace wig.

(3)Swiss lace wigs:

Swiss lace is named after the country of its origin, which is widely used for wigs.

Swiss lace is soft, comfortable, and breathable.

A Swiss lace wig is a suitable choice for you to wear for a long period without having discomfort and irritation, due to its softness, thinness, and breathability.

The primary and essential advantage of a Swiss lace wig is its durability, which means it can endure more tension than any other lace wig.

Just like transparent lace, there are also many shades of Swiss lace, such as light brown, medium brown, and dark brown.

In conclusion, a Swiss lace wig can match with many skin tones effortlessly, providing a natural and seamless appearance.

A Swiss lace wig can also achieve a perfect balance between an HD lace wig and a transparent lace wig.

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If you want to learn more about the differences among HD lace, transparent lace, and Swiss lace, you can read the following passage: HD lace VS Transparent lace VS Swiss lace: What are the differences among them?

3. According to the attachment ways:

(1)Glue-on wigs:

A glue-on wig is a kind of wig that requires adhesives, such as glues, gels, or two-sided tapes, when you apply the wig to your scalp.

A glue-on wig certainly can give you a natural and seamless appearance, but it also requires more professional application, which might be a little difficult for you to install if you are new in wigs.

(2)Glueless lace wigs/Wear and go lace wigs:

Recently, there has been a glueless lace wig coming out, which is designed to forbid the use of adhesives.

Usually, a glueless lace wig is a kind of wig that has combs or clips to help you better secure your wig.

What’s more, it also has an adjustable strap, which means you can adjust the cap size according to your head size.

All in all, a glueless lace wig is easy for you to install, providing you with a natural and seamless appearance perfectly and effortlessly.

Conclusion:

After reading this blog, you must have a clearer and more systematic understanding of different types of lace wigs.

In conclusion, there are three kinds of lace types according to different principles.

What’s more, you should choose a lace wig based on your budget, demands, and preferences.

It’s my pleasure if this blog can really help you!

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