Quick Reference Chart
| Type | Variations | General Specs / Performance | Attachment | Applications |
Full Cap Wig
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Human Hair (Virgin European) |
Most natural available
Light and long lasting Best long term value |
All full cap wigs can use tape or clips to enhance security but this is not usually necessary
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All full caps can be used in cases of very fine/thin hair
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| Human Hair (Processed) |
Good long term value Not as light and natural as virgin European |
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| Human Hair / Synthetic Hair Blend | Very bulky and heavy Hair quality not very good Not recommended |
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| Synthetic Hair (machine wefted) |
Can be heavy and the cap contour can be made to accommodate lots of wearers own hair | |||
| Synthetic Hair (hand knotted) |
Excellent look and feel Good short term value |
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| Hair System (Partial) |
Postiche (fine mesh base) |
Easiest system to use Very natural when designed/styled properly |
Daily wear or permanent | Thinning hair Alopecia areata |
| Integration (web base)
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Very light and super natural – Pulling down hair through web gives a great look, but can be frustrating in daily wear | Can be daily wear but permanent attachment is recommended | Alopecia areata Thinning hair | |
Extensions
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Accents (micro) | Fast installation with excellent look and feel
Can be expensive |
Silicon lined beads | Some thinning hair Fashion |
| Shell (or Ring) Extensions | Best fashion extension
No damage to wearer’s own hair Extensions can be re-used |
Pinched shell or ring | Fashion | |
| Bond Extensions | Can look good
Wearer’s hair can be damaged when removed Expensive as hair cannot be re-used |
Glue or glue tip | Fashion | |
| Weft Extensions | Bulky and heavy
Can cause headaches and track-line baldness |
Weaving | Fashion |
