The Different Types of Wigs Explained

Whether you want to look fabulous in your daily life or play a character on stage, wigs can instantly transform your look. However, with the plethora of wig choices available, it can be hard to find the best wig for you.

Here are the different types of wigs explained so you can find the perfect one!

Standard Cap Wigs

Standard caps are the most common and affordable types of wigs. The name comes from the cap-like appearance of the hair wefts.

A hair weft is a laced row of fabric that holds the wig hair. In standard cap wigs, the hair wefts form a cap that fits around the head.

Standard cap wigs are famous for their versatility and ease of use. Their inexpensive cost, as well, makes them popular for theater performances.

Monofilament

If you need a natural-looking wig, choose a monofilament one. Monofilament refers to the micro-mesh that the wig uses to hold the hair strands. The thin, transparent mesh lets your natural scalp color show through; thus, it makes your wig look like natural hair. You can see your scalp when you run your fingers through it.

Monofilament wigs are also ideal for people with very sensitive scalps. While hair wefts have a very coarse texture and can irritate some scalps, the monofilament wigs’ soft mesh won’t.

The most natural-looking monofilament wigs have hand-tied hairs, often making them more expensive.

Lace Wigs

Lace wigs are like monofilament wigs because they use hand-tied hairs; however, they use French lace instead of a mesh cap. These wigs have the advantage of being customized to your head, giving you a comfortable and secure fit.

While they cannot show your natural scalp like monofilament, lace wigs do appear realistic.

Partial Pull-Through Wigs

Partial wigs, or wiglets, cover only parts of your head. You can pull pieces of your natural hair through large holes in the cap, making them helpful for people with balding or thinning hair.

With the different types of wigs explained, you can decide which works best for you! There are also tips for making your wig look natural no matter what kind of wig you prefer.