| Type |
Variations |
General Specs / Performance |
Attachment |
Applications |
Full Cap Wig
 |
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
|
All full caps can be used in cases of very fine/thin hair
or
Alopecia areata or totalis
or
Hair loss due to radiation or chemotherapy
or
Trichotillomania
or
Burns/accidents |
Human Hair
(Processed) |
Good long term value
Not as light and natural as virgin European |
|
Human Hair / Synthetic Hair Blend |
Very bulky and heavy
Hair quality not very good
Not recommended |
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 |
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)
 |
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 attachement is recommended |
Alopecia areata Thinning hair |
Extensions
 |
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 |
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