Wig Construction
Party & Character Wigs
Are manufactured to meet specific price points and are, of necessity, lesser quality fibre and construction. Within this category are “Mannequin” quality wigs that are typically made of better quality fibres and construction than most party wigs, but still are considered lesser quality than our range of fashion and medical wigs.
Fashion & Medical Wigs
Machine made wigs are the least expensive type of wig construction and are available in the largest range of styles – we carry over 250 different styles and each of these styles are available in as many as 40 colours. There are construction variations within machine made wigs including: patented all-stretch caps; Petite cap size styles and some with Mono-part areas, so there is something for everyone, and they are available in both synthetic fibre and Human Hair styles.
Pseudo Mono-Top
A very few styles are made using a select area of sheer base where a small amount of hair is attached by hand allowing for a natural part and/or the hair is attached by a bonding method rather than by hand to give the appearance of a natural part. These techniques can be very effective and offer the appearance of a Mono-Top without the cost in either synthetic fibre or Human Hair. However, they do not offer the other benefits of true Mono-Top construction such as styling versatility, “no-slip” areas and the very natural crown appearance and comfort.
Monofilament Top (Mono-Top)
Wigs have a section at the crown where each “hair” is attached by hand to a sheer base that gives these wigs the most natural appearance and styling versatility. Most Mono-top wigs also feature a “no-slip” band at the front hairline for security and some also have “no-slip” side tabs as well. Mono-top wigs sit more “flush” to the scalp so they have less “volume” on the top of the head for a softer, more natural look. This type of wig construction is more expensive than machine made construction due to the labour involved and is available in both Human Hair and synthetic fibres.
All Hand Tied
Wigs feature an extremely fine mesh base where every hair in the entire wig is attached by hand to create an incredibly natural look and feel. Many hand tied wigs also have “no-slip” front and side tabs for security. These finely crafted wigs are extremely lightweight; are very comfortable to wear and the “hair” moves just like your own. This is the most expensive and most beautiful type of wig construction due to the amount of hand labour involved in manufacture. This type of construction is available in both synthetic fibre and Human Hair wigs.
Lace Front
Wigs feature a fine mesh front hairline that is trimmed (and can be glued) to suit and provides the most natural appearance when a little foundation makeup is applied and blended. Some Lace Front wigs offer lace over the total front hairline from ear to ear so the hair can be totally pulled back for styling purposes. Other Lace Front styles only provide the lace application in the forehead area for those who do not want a fringe or are looking for a side part or very fine fringe. The majority of Lace Front wig styles are manufactured with a machine made back but there are All Hand Tied versions available. The cost of Lace Front wigs will vary according to the amount of Lace Front and the construction of the rest of the wig. These are the type of wigs worn by many celebrities and entertainers and we offer a great range of styles and colours in both synthetic fibre and Human Hair.
Wig construction does affect the cost of a wig, but does not necessarily mean that a machine made wig will be less comfortable or look less natural on YOU. In most cases, feeling and looking comfortable and natural in a wig has more to do with choosing the style and colour that you like than it has to do with the hidden construction.
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