Extensions & Wig Buying FAQs

HD lace is an ultra-fine material that's practically invisible against a wider range of skin tones, no tinting or powder needed, which is why it's the go-to for close-up, camera-ready wear. Transparent lace is a touch thicker but still very sheer. It works well for lighter to medium skin tones and usually costs less while still giving you that natural hairline look.

Both types will give you a natural-looking part when installed correctly. If you're often filming or photographed in bright, close-up lighting, HD lace is worth the upgrade. For everyday wear, transparent lace is the smart, budget-friendly call.

A lace frontal runs ear to ear, usually 13x4 or 13x6 inches, and mimics your entire natural hairline, so you can part it anywhere and still pull hair up into ponytails or updos. A lace closure is smaller, typically 4x4 or 5x5 inches, sits toward the crown, and is really there to close off a sew-in rather than recreate your full hairline.

A 13x4 frontal gives ear-to-ear coverage with a moderate parting space, which works well if you tend to wear the same go-to part most days. A 13x6 extends further back, giving you a deeper, more versatile parting area, so it's the better choice if you like switching things up between side parts, middle parts, and pulled-back styles.

Browse our 13x6 HD lace frontal collection to compare textures and lengths side by side.

Most adult heads fall into a small, medium, or large cap size, and 13x4 or 13x6 frontals are built to fit standard head circumferences with adjustable straps for a snug fit. If you're between sizes or have a smaller frame, it's worth asking your stylist about custom-cutting the lace or going with a smaller cap base for the most secure, natural fit.

A true glueless wig relies on adjustable straps, combs, and an elastic band built into the cap to grip your head securely; no adhesive is required. Traditional lace front wigs are meant to be melted down with glue or tape along the hairline for a more permanent, undetectable finish, though plenty of them can also be worn glueless if you just want shorter wear.

Raw hair comes from a single donor with the cuticle fully intact and untouched by any chemicals, so it holds curl patterns, color, and texture longer, with minimal shedding. Processed or virgin hair has been cleaned and lightly treated, so texture stays uniform across bundles, which keeps the price more accessible while still giving you a soft, natural look.

Quality raw or virgin human hair lace frontal wigs generally run somewhere between $200 and $400, depending on length, texture, and lace size. Curlier textures and longer lengths tend to cost more since they simply need more hair. If your budget allows it, aiming toward the higher end usually gets you better cuticle quality and a longer-lasting install.

Straight hair is the easiest to maintain and works for both sleek and heat-styled looks. Body wave gives you soft, everyday volume without much daily styling. Deep wave adds fuller, more defined movement. Curly textures give you the most dramatic volume of the bunch, but they also need the most consistent moisture and detangling to stay looking defined.

For a first wig you'll wear day to day, 14 to 18 inches is a natural, manageable length that's easy to style and won't tangle as easily as very long hair. Want something more dramatic? 20 inches and up gives you more length and drama, but it also asks for more careful detangling and nightly protection to keep it looking fresh.

Ask whether the hair is raw or processed, single-donor or blended, what the return and exchange policy actually covers, and whether the seller provides care instructions specific to the texture you're buying. It's also worth checking reviews and photos from real customers rather than just studio shots, since that's usually the best way to confirm the hair matches what's advertised.

Pre-plucked frontals thin out the hairline in a natural, irregular pattern that mimics how hair actually grows, which saves you the time and skill it takes to pluck it yourself. For most buyers, especially anyone new to customizing wigs, that extra cost is worth it for a more natural result right out of the package.

Genuine human hair holds a curl after a flat iron or hot tool the same way natural hair does, while synthetic or blended hair tends to revert or feel waxy under heat. A quick burn test on a small shed strand is another good indicator: human hair singes and smells like burnt hair, while synthetic fiber melts into a hard little bead.

Ready to shop? Explore our HD lace frontals and raw human hair collections, or read Everything You Need to Know About Hair Extensions for care and installation guidance.