From major influencers on social media to your aunties next door, everyone is looking for a quick and easy way to change their hairstyles to fit their outfits. However, frequently styling your hair with chemicals and heat inevitably causes a lot of damage. This often results in brittle, dry, and frizzy hair. Here is where wigs come into play.
Wigs have gained a lot of popularity not only in the beauty industry but also in the everyday world beyond stardom. They protect your hair from the damage of styling and colouring, so you do not have to worry about spending too much time and money on hair care routines. You can enjoy the benefits of limitless styles without permanent commitment.
Compared to real hair, wigs do not require extensive upkeep. The time spent blow-drying, straightening. and curling for daily maintenance can add up to more than you realize. That is why many people who struggle with hair loss conditions find that wearing wings is versatile and convenient option to boost their confidence.
When it comes to finding the perfect look for you, there are so many styles and choices available. It is great to have a bunch of options, but it can be tricky to find the best match. You are looking to invest in a weave or wig, but now you are also trying to find a piece that produces a natural-looking hairline…where exactly do you start looking?
Do not be overwhelmed yet, we are here to break things down and explain everything about closures to frontals so that you will have a much easier time understanding how these hairpieces can help complete your look.
You can easily establish your ideal look with closure or frontal hairpieces attached to your wigs, weaves, and natural hair extensions. They are made out of 100% human hair and are convenient to install. Both types include a piece of lace or silk that is sewn with hair extensions into the base of the wig. It is this piece of material that creates the illusion of a natural scalp that helps achieve a beautiful look. Silk tends to look more similar to natural scalp when viewed up close. Lace lays flat against the scalp and is more breathable. These hairpieces are often attached onto the scalp with paste or tape glue, but can also be sewn in if needed.
Compared to traditional wigs or sew-in extensions, wigs that include frontal or closure pieces are more comfortable to wear and allow for more flow of air to your scalp and hair, especially with lace material. They are definitely your go-to choices for hot summers.
Frontals wigs and closures are relatively easy to install and require little installation time than sew-in natural hair extensions. For example, sew-in natural hair extensions usually take about 2 to 4 hours depending on the desired hairstyle. Frontals and closures require less than one hour for installation. They are great options if you are looking for something simple and less time-consuming.
Closure wigs typically has a 4x4-inch patch placed on the middle, front portion of the hairpiece. This type of weave does not mask your head but only covers the specific “horseshoe” zone in the centre of your head. The patch material that creates the illusion of a scalp can be made of lace or silk. Note that closures alone are usually used to close off an install. This means you may need to purchase additional hair bundles to obtain a full, voluminous wig since closures only cover a small portion of the head. For example, a 4x4-inch lace closure is often bought along with 3 or 4 bundles of hair to complete a seamless look.
Closures are available in many different styles, including three-part, middle part and free part. Three-part closures allow you to part your hair in three different ways. Middle part closures only give you one styling option as you can only part the hair in the middle. Free part closures let you part your hair however you please; this type is often more preferred because of its versatility.
Although closures normally come in 4x4-inch size, you can find 5x5-inch, 6x6-inch and 7x7-inch closure wigs that cover more of the head. You can choose the most suitable option depending on your head size, so it is important to measure your head size before making a purchase. Larger sizes sometimes are a little more expensive.
A frontal has a strip of lace or silk piece typically sized 13x4 inches that covers your full hairline from ear to ear. This reproduces a soft, natural hairline. Hair bundles are sewn onto the strip, making it a “half wig”. Again, you may need to purchase additional hair bundles to complete a full wig. Note that because frontals go from ear-to-ear, they are especially helpful for people who want to cover up receding hairlines. This type of hairpiece covers more of your head so you can part your hair in the front nearly every way, allowing for a range of different hairstyles. From ponytails to hair buns, it is all up to you.
Frontals also come in different sizes. You can find sizes ranging from 13x3 inches to 13x6 inches.
A 360° frontal is a variant of regular frontals and involves a 2-to-4-inch strip covering the entire perimeter of your head, hence the name “360°. This type of hairpiece offers even more versatility as the underlying material covers an even larger area on the head, creating a 360° natural scalp look. With this piece, you can part your hair anywhere around the band around your head and achieve certain hairstyles such as a high ponytail and side braids that cannot be done with regular frontals without exposing the tracks underneath.
At the end of the day, deciding which type of wig is better really comes down to personal preference. Both wigs can display gorgeous, natural-looking hairlines. The major factors that can impact your decision are how often you would like to switch up your hairstyle and what your budget is. If you appreciate more versatility and hairstyles that involve pulling your hair back, then a frontal wig may be a better choice. If you are just looking for a hairpiece to close your install with a natural-looking scalp and prefer only a couple of hairstyles, then a closure would meet your needs at a lower cost.
Now that you have learned all about closures and frontals, it is time to pick out the perfect one for you and get ready to show off your new hairstyle!
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