This type of wig has lace along the hairline only. It is constructed using a silk top and lace front. It can be seen as having the best of both worlds. The durability and realistic-looking part provided by a silk top and the natural-looking hairline provided by the lace front. Hairs are individually hand-tied into a delicate lace material that runs along the front (or hairline) of the wig giving the illusion that the hair is growing out of your head. The silk top provides a realistic-looking part line because the knots are not visible as they are tied underneath the silk material. There is a transition between the silk top and the lace front. There should not be a large bump or “step up” from the lace to the silk top. A good lace front wig will have a transition that is nearly undetectable. (Related terms: silk top wig, bleached knots, traced hairline)
PROS:
Durable
Realistic Scalp
Allows styling away from the face
CONS:
Not As Flat As Lace
Lace To Silk Transition (If Not Done Well)
The lace can be delicate
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