In February 2014, singer Rihanna surprised even her most loyal fans, accustomed to her constant image changes. Just a month earlier, the star had appeared with short hair. Suddenly, she was spotted with a bob in the style of Queen Cleopatra! After all, she’s not Harry Potter; her hair couldn’t magically grow overnight!

Rihanna’s secret was a lace front wig—the latest “lace” wig innovation, featuring an invisible hairline at the forehead.

What is a lace front?

It’s a thin, semi-transparent mesh in which hair is woven, creating the impression of completely natural hair. The hairline looks just like your own!

“Lace” wigs are divided into:

• Full (completely netted base, uniform) – an option for those with sparse hair;
• With elastic lace (another stretchy mesh fabric fixed at the back of the head) – this elastic pocket is designed to hide your hair. Only the front and temple areas are fixed, keeping the occipital bone mobile;
• Products with mesh only at the front – the rest are either woven or curled.

Finer mesh is more common in the film industry and theater – it’s needed to securely fix another person’s hair on the actor’s head as much as possible. After all, they need to move actively and perform various stunts. Who would want to just use a hairstyle to repeat the embarrassment from that famous movie (“Your beard is falling off!”)?

The width varies too – each temple or a small element creates the illusion of a natural parting.

Different Types of Lace Wigs

• Full Lace Wigs: The base is completely made of netted lace, suitable for people with sparse hair.
• Wigs with Elastic Lace: An elastic mesh fabric is added to the back of the wig, designed to better secure the wearer’s natural hair while maintaining scalp ventilation.
• Lace Front Wigs: These wigs use lace mesh only at the forehead, with the rest being woven or curled hair, offering different styles and feels.

Advantages of Lace Front Styles

Why you should try wearing a lace wig:

• Ordinary models usually have unnatural bangs, or bangs must be created to hide the artificial look. In our case, no bangs are needed, and everything looks natural.
• You can lift the hair strands, comb them back, and style them to the side.
• Assembling a bunch is easy – its “non-native” origin won’t attract attention.
• What Can Be Done with the Mesh

The product delivered by manufacturers usually has a prominently protruding mesh at the front. Many women think this will be obvious. This is not a problem at all—it can be carefully trimmed along the hairline with sharp scissors.

If you’re not confident in doing this yourself, watch videos on how to complete it. Or, seek help from a consultant or professional hairstylist at the salon where you bought the model.

Important advice: It’s not necessary before trying on, but before “carrying” it, it’s essential to thoroughly degrease and clean the forehead skin surface. Otherwise, the mesh won’t stick!

Why Choose a Lace Front Wig

• Natural Appearance: Due to the design of lace front wigs, especially at the hairline, they provide an almost indistinguishable natural look.
• Versatility: Wearers can freely lift the hair strands, comb them back, or style them to the side, offering a wider range of styling options.
• Easy Maintenance: Compared to traditional wigs, lace front wigs are easier to assemble and maintain, making them more convenient for daily use.