When it comes to purchasing human hair wigs, there's a lot to take into consideration. You want to pick the right color, length, shape and fit for you. You'll want to take your time figuring out which wig will be the best. But one component of wigs that many people don't think about is the caps to which the wigs are sewn that fit on your head. There are a few different options to consider.

 

The most common and affordable type of cap for any quality wigs is the standard cap. When you imagine a wig cap, that's probably the one you are thinking of. The layers of hair are sewn on to the cap which has a lace layer at the crown that is closed. The crown is usually teased lightly so that you can't see the cap from the front. Because of this, there's a natural lift at the crown of the hair that gives the overall look more volume.

 

Capless wigs are similar to standard cap but instead of have the closed lace layer, there are vertical lace strips with open spaces between wefts. "Wefts" are the threads that the wig is laced around to keep it together. Open spaces means more ventilation, which means a lighter weight and overall a cooler cap to wear than standard cap wigs. These are a great choice during hot weather.

 

Monofilament caps use a thin, breathable nylon that give the illusion of being skin. It'll take on the look of the wearers natural scalp color because it partly reveals the scalp below, so that it looks more natural. It also offers a lot of leniency with styling because each hair is hand tied at the crown so the hair can be parted or brushed any which way the wearer would like. It's a really good choice for those with total hair loss because standard caps can be itchy to sensitive scalps, but mono-filament are much softer to the touch.

 

Whatever choice you make in caps, make sure it's a comfortable one for you. Try on many human hair wigs so you can to get an idea of how each feel to you personally. Take your time and find that perfect wig!