Glossary of Wig Terms
Glossary of Wig Terms
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Binary clips are two seperate pieces of hair each with it's own comb that interlock with eachother. |
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An outlined adjustable comb clip assembled with a very strong curved link and a clip that snaps together at the top. |
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Provides shape and a base for the hair or fiber to be attached |
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Has an open-wefting in the crown, back and sides for more ventilation. Capless is one of the most weightless cap available. |
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The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair folicle. Hair has three layers: a cuticle, a cortex, and a medulla. |
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A ponytail like hairpiece with two combs that attach to a bun in the back of the head and are secured by pulling on an elastic string. |
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Very similar to a banana comb except it has no teeth. |
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A full wig is a wig designed to fully cover the head. When most people think of a wig, this is the type they are thinking of. |
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A wig cap that replaces the wide stretch lace used in most of today's wigs with a thinner, more resilient stretch material that actually molds to the shape of the head for a lighter, more secure fit. |
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A half-cap or 3/4-cap wig that attaches with a hard or soft headband at the front. You can wear your own bangs slicked back underneath the headband or worn styled on the outside. |
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It is what it says. 100% natural human hair. This wig is cared and styled for like regular human hair. |
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Also called a butterfly clip it has two "jaws" on a spring. The "jaws" are round and interlock when closed. This type of clip is very easy to put on and take off. |
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A wig cap that replaces the wide stretch lace used in most of today's wigs with a thinner, more resilient stretch material that actually molds to the shape of the head for a lighter, more secure fit. This cap is also available in styles with a monofilament top - depending on the wig's style requirements. |
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Monofilament is a process of manually knotting individual hair fibers onto the cap for a more natural look. This is usually done on parted areas and on the edge of the cap in order to hide cap material when the hair is pulled back. |
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New creations which are both an ultra comfy cap as well as a new combination of fibers that are soft, light, and vibrant. The cap construction is cool, lightweight and secure. The fiber mix is new, but thoroughly tested, and feels as soft as real hair. Yet, it has enough body and memory to keep its style. |
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A Skin Top cap is designed with a colored base to give the illusion of your own scalp directly under the wig. This is useful with hair styles that expose the scalp such as parts. |
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A Standard Weft is the basic cap style for wigs. It involves hair stitched into a string mesh. A Standard Weft is generally the simplest cap type and therefore the least expensive. |
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Synthetic Hair is different with every company but is generally the same. They are made to match closely to the texture and consistency of human hair. |
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Strands of hair fibers are sewn together at one end to make a curtain of hair. These wefts are sewn onto the cap to simulate natural hair. |