Lace wig buyer's guide | amatohairillusions

~Many customers have trouble choosing between the many options available when ordering a stock or custom lace front wig. At Amatohairillusions.com, we hope to provide you with a guide that helps you make a decision. The first obvious question is whether to get a stock or custom made wig.~

Stock lace front wig or custom full lace wig. Which one is right for you?

Measurements

Hairline

Color

Density

Timeline

Cap construction

Buy stock if

*You can fit the standard stock wig measurements

*You have an average hairline that can be adequately concealed by lace front wigs

*You want basic colors or color combinations

*Light-to-medium density is fine for you

*You need a wig urgently

*The standard, french lace, or french lace

with a stretch panel, is fine for you

Buy custom if

*You have an irregular head size that can never fit stock wig sizes

*You have sideburns, a widows peak, defined temples or any other particulars that are not covered by standard wig size

*You desire extremely unique color combinations

*You want very light or heavy density on your lace front wig

*You have time to wait

*you want silk top,thin skin, monofilament, adjustable tabs, wig clips, or other such modifications to the cap construction

Guide to custom lace front wig cap construction

Once you have opted to choose a custom made wig, the cap construction alone can present many options. The majority of our customers choose a french lace wig with a stretch panel, even though there are many other options. We review a few of the options for you, along with the pros and cons.

French lace

Swiss lace

Silk Top

Monofilament

Adjustable straps

Wig clips

Stretch lace panel

Thin skin

Choose this if

*This is your first wig purcahse

*You are experienced with wig application

and removal and can properly remove and apply your unit without pulling or tearing the lace

*You want to part your wig at the crown,

to have a natural looking scalp, and do not mind the additional expense

*You have hair loss and do not need much stretch, or give, in your cap. Monofilament is as not as breathable as lace, and work better for people who have hair loss

*You wear your hair down and do not like having

to glue or tape the wig down at the nape

*You have little hair loss and want to secure the wig to your hair to avoid reliance on adhesives

*You want some flexibility in your cap fit. This is especially important if you are growing your hair.

*You want better adhesion at the nape. We usually will not make a wig with a thin skin hairline as they are difficult to create with a natural appearance.

Do not choose this if

*There really is no reason not to choose French lace, even seasoned wig wearers still purchase French lace.

*You do not have much experience with wig

application and removal

*You do not know what a silk top looks like. You may not like it

*You do not know what monofilament looks., or feels, like

*You are obsessed with wearing "high ponytails".

*You have hair loss around the perimeter or have heavy breakage

*You have total hair loss. Additionally, if you are a seasoned wearer and are sure of your measurements, ordering a cap with no stretch is a good option.

*You live in hot and humid weather conditions. You have not seen thin skin before.