Lace wig

A lace wig or a lace front wig is a special type of

The modern wig was adopted by Louis XIII to cover his balding head.^[3] By the late 1600s, both wigs and handmade lace headpieces were common with European and North American upper classes as daily fashion. Wigs were made of human, horse, and yak hair and sewn onto a frame with silken thread were meant to be obvious as wigs and not the wearer's actual hair.^[2] Powdered wigs in rows of curls, known as periwigs, were adopted as court dress in many cultures with elaborate curls and style.

After the American Revolutionary War, styles in North America changed and the wig as a sign of social class died out of use.^[2][4] Wigs began to be used more to augment natural hair for elaborate hairstyles, for religious reasons, or to cover hair loss in both genders and therefore were required to blend with the wearer's natural hair. The selling of human hair by the lower classes for use in wigs by the upper classes was captured in stories like "The Gift of the Magi" and Little Women.

In the 19th century a new wig-making method began to replace the

Full lace wigs may have a base made entirely of lace. Full lace wigs can be pulled into a high ponytail and up-do's, as opposed to lace front wigs. Full lace wigs allow for the most versatility when it comes to styling for all lace wig types. They allow for a natural hairline and natural looking parting areas throughout the wig. If a lace front wig was pulled back, it is usually obvious that it is a wig.^[8] In 2016, 360 Degree Lace Wigs were created allowing wig wearers to wear undetectable ponytail styles.

Lace front wigs are more common and the remainder of the wig is made out of a less fragile material which is less susceptible to ripping or tearing than the lace.^[7] The lace front wig allows the wearer to choose a hairline.^[7] The lace is only in the front half of the wig, to allow the wearer to part the hair any way they want. Modern day lace wigs can be worn while doing activities like swimming and exercising, which make it a popular choice among alternatives. It is also an excellent alternative for anyone looking to avoid adding hair to the scalp via surgical methods.

The lace wig is usually attached with the assistance of