Binary/Toupee
Clips
The binary clips are small snap clips that bend back onto
themselves for a super tight hold. They are extremely flat
and sit up against the head, meaning they can be discreetly
placed under the hair. These clips are most often found
on add-on pieces, clip in hair extensions and extension
streaks.
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Jaw/Claw/Alligator
Clips
Mostly used on ponytails, this piece clips tightly into
your own hair and is extremely sturdy! It opens and closes
when you squeeze the clip inside the hair. The clip inside
the piece generally sits inside a pouch with an elastic
tie around it… If you prefer to have a drawstring pouch
you can remove the claw from inside the piece and use that
to attach to your hair. For more information on the drawstring,
check out the subject for that a little lower.
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Interlocking
Combs
Interlocking combs are fantastic for sliding into your own
hair and creating fantastic elegant up dos, sweeping ponytails
and pretty much just having terrific looking hair! You can
blend the piece in with your own hair, on top or underneath,
or pull your hair back and have it all swept in together.
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Drawstring
Pouch
A drawstring pouch is a coin purse style pouch you place
over a bun on the back of your head and pull the elastic
to tighten it onto your own hair! There is generally a small
plastic cog that will help hold the piece in place, and
looks realistic as it joins the piece close to your hair.
If you like, you can also stretch the piece long ways over
the back of your hair underneath for added fullness! Pinning
it under your hair works well, as well as placing it on
your hair like a ponytail.
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Combs
¾ wigs sometimes have a small comb the top and the
bottom so that you can slide it into your hair. If you have
fine hair, sometimes using some hairpins is also a good
idea so that you have a super secure fit.
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Flexible
Long Combs
Designer hairpieces generally have a larger more flexible
comb at the top and bottom of the piece, meaning a tighter
more secure fit. The piece doesn't need any hairpins to
hold on as the band goes from ear to ear on top and underneath
your head.
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Packed
Base
A packed base is a very special type of base used for a
number of reasons! Styling versatility is paramount with
a base like this - you can lift the hair up anywhere you
like, and it moves and parts with ease. The hair is super
thick at the base, so you can have heaps of volume and height
without over styling your hair. The hair is generally lighter
as well, making the wig more comfortable to wear and better
ventilated.
We
have provided some shots of a wig with a packed base styled
in different ways. It only took a moment to restyle! We
also have a close up of the roots so you can see how the
hair is thick enough that you can't see through it to the
actual cap below.
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Lace
Front
Lace front wigs are, by far, the most natural and wonderful
wigs available on the market today! The hair is sewn onto
a transparent mesh along the front, meaning you can have
the hair styled back away from your face and still have
a completely natural looking hairline! Generally, the entire
top of the wig is also monofilament, meaning all the hair
looks, feels and acts like real hair. Definitely the most
versatile wig, no one would ever know this was a wig. Check
out our shots of lace front wigs below… It's all one
wig with no retouching, no over styling and none of the
model's actual hair!
Here
are some examples of one lace front wig styles in different
ways, in a matter of seconds!
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Monofilament
A monofilament base is the perfect way to get a nice natural
and light wearing wig! The hair is hand sewn onto a transparent
soft breathable mesh base which lets your own skin tone
show through. This means your hair looks super real, and
your skin can breathe with a really good airflow, whilst
it matches your skin tone. As the hair is tied on the mesh
base, parting the hair is extremely easy to do on a monofilament
top. Our pictures below show how natural the hair looks!
You
can sleek the hair down for a thin haired natural look,
or style the roots upwards for a fuller appearance! The
hairline on these wigs is also a lot closer to your skin,
making side parts etc a lot more real. Generally the whole
top of the wig, not the sides, are monofilament, but if
you have a mono part, just the parting area of the wig is
monofilament - this makes the piece more affordable. A mono
top is perfect for people with a sensitive scalp as it is
softer and lighter than a regular wig.
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Capless
Construction
A Capless construction sounds very confusing, as a wig needs
to have a cap! The wig is very similar to a normal wig,
but the top and sides are really open with thin wefts. This
allows for great air circulation, letting your head breathe
and feel a lot cooler. It also means the wig is a lot lighter
and easier to wear… Much more comfortable!!
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Skin
Top
A skin top wig has a synthetic faux-skin top, generally
made of a soft flexible synthetic material. Depending on
the level of detail, the fake skin will even have a skin
texture laid into it for a super natural look! This means
that if someone looks down your hair from above, they can
see the hair growing directly out of skin… It's sneaky
and tricky, and looks very real, and is much more affordable
than using a monofilament top. A full skin top means you
can part the hair anywhere from left to right, in the middle
or anywhere you like! A skin top, being plastic, can be
a little sweaty underneath, depending on when you wear it.
Which is where Skin Parting can be useful - Please see below!
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Skin
Top Parting
Skin top parting is very much like a skin top, only the
skin top parting is only where the hair is parted! Generally
the part is only about an inch wide, and about 4 inches
back on the head for a natural parting. Having only a small
amount of skin in that one area means the piece is lighter
and cooler to wear - allowing for more ventilation! The
style of the wig is quite set in place though, as you cant
change the parting as easily etc.
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