Things to Know - Beginner's Manual - Cap Constructions

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CAP CONSTRUCTIONS

Cap designs may vary by brands, collection types, items

100% Hand-Tied

Creates the most natural movement as each hair moves freely
Each hair is individually hand tied creating the appearance of complete natural growth
The softest and most comfortable cap, it's ideal for a sensitive scalp & hair loss
Allows for styling versatility as you can comb the hair in any direction
Also known as 100% hand-knotted

Lace Front

Mimics a natural front hairline
Each hair is hand-tied on by one to a section of sheer lace (but not entire cap)
Allows for styling hair away from the face
Most Lace Front Cap designs are ready-to-wear (pre-trimmed or pre-cut), while others require some customization.
Due to a delicate material is used, the area should be handled with care

Monofilament

Allows multi-directional parting while providing the appearance of natural growth
Provides a cool, smooth feel against the scalp for long-lasting comfort
Each hair is individually hand-tied to a sheer base (but not entire cap)
Can be found just at the crown, along a pre-defined part or across the full top
A double mono has an extra layer of soft material adding silk comfort against the scalp

Traditional & Capless

Traditional or standard cap allow maximum coverage with a full lace crown front.
Capless or Open Cap allows superior ventilation for maximum scalp cooling with machine wefting
Most durable & affordable
Often gives the hair a natural lift with built-in volume at the crown
Many capless wigs will have adjustment straps at the nape (back neck area) to allow the wig to be sized down for a more snug fit.