Que tipos de lace existem?

What types of lace are there?

If you've worn wigs before and paid attention to the lace part, you may have noticed that the netting material on one wig seems thicker than the other, and may even be a different color.

Why this?

Well, just as the hair in each wig varies depending on its origin, the nets are not all made from the same material, which is why they come in different textures or colors.

It is important that you know the type of net/lace your wig comes with so that you can have an application that meets your expectations!

There is a wide variety, however, the most common are

  • French Lace
  • Swiss Lace
  • HD Lace

French Lace

Before we evolved into the more “invisible” versions of the net, French lace was the typical lace that was used in the past in the construction of wigs.

It is made of a thicker material , allowing it to be firmer and more resistant. However, because it is thicker, it will be more visible on the skin, especially if you have light skin since it is a brownish-toned material. On the other hand, it will not be as visible if you have skin richer in melanin.

Swiss Lace

Swiss lace is basically the Chanel version of French lace… The quality is much better and, because it is finer , it is much less visible when applied.

It is transparent but can come in different shades, which makes it suitable for any skin tone.

Being a more fragile material, it is not as resistant as other types of lace.

HD Lace

This is the one that lace lovers drool over! As the name suggests, this type of lace is considered to be the best quality because of the great results it produces!

What allows it to give such a seamless look is due to how thin the lace material is. It is practically invisible when applied , and, like Swiss lace, it is beginner friendly to any skin tone !

But! (yes, I was doing too well) it is thin but it is not made of iron... And as you can imagine it is the most fragile type of lace, so it requires much more care when customizing the wig or even when applying it.

There are imitations of HD lace on the market. Although they are not like the original, they are still relatively good and malleable.

And now? Which one do I choose?...

Each type of lace is appropriate for each specific case.

— If you intend to wear the wig every day or very frequently, using a wig with Swiss Lace is the best choice, as it provides a good look when applied but is not as fragile and lasts longer.

— If it’s a special occasion like a photo shoot, an important party or something that you think deserves a more exclusive look, opt for HD lace. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed at all!

As always, you know we got you!
Here at Moonlight we have our wigs available in Swiss Lace or HD… You just have to choose ;)
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