Choosing a wig isn’t just about colour — the structure (how the cap is built, whether it has lace or hard front, the density) has a huge impact on how natural it looks, how you can style it, and how comfortable it is.
Below, I compare four beautiful wigs (with very different constructions) so you can see their strengths, limitations, and which might suit your lifestyle best.
The Four Wigs at a Glance
1. Theatrical Lace Front (1-2” HD lace front)
2. Lifestyle Lace Top (9x6” satin feel lace top)
3. Lace-less Tease Front (hard front with teased root illusion)
4. Bang Hard Front (hard front with built-in bang and skin top disc)
How They Compare: Key Factors
1. Hairline / Front Naturalness & Parting Freedom
• Lifestyle Lace Top leads here. The realistic hairline make this a great wig for multiple purposes, with the 6” lace top giving the most freedom in regards to styling where you wish the scalp to be visible.
• Theatrical Lace Front offers a lace front around the entire face, which gives realism in the immediate parting area but with perma teased wefts, the parting can look unnatural. This structure wins for stylists creating drag wigs or big voluminous blow outs and updos.
• Lace-less Tease Front and Bang Hard Front use no lace. These are sturdier and lower maintenance but can limit you: if you lift or pull too far back, you may show the cap edges. The Bang front has a pre-cut bang, giving less flexibility to change the front drastically.
2. Volume, Density & Weight
• Theatrical Lace Front, Lace-less Tease Front and Bang Hard Fronts go for a 200% density — meaning they are full, luxe, and dramatic. Density is great for stylists; however less suited to someone just wanting a natural looking wig to wear straight from the bag - they will need to be customised by a stylist.
• Lifestyle Lace Top is lighter in density (around 130%) — which is good for everyday wear, less weight, more breathable feel. Also suited to stylists who want to create very natural and realistic styles.
3. Styling / Heat Use
• All four structures use our hybrid fibre blend, with heat tolerance around 170 °C. So moderate heat styling is allowed, however you can’t style synthetic wigs in the same way you would human hair. To add a curl or crimp to a synthetic wig, using steam heat and allowing to completely cool and dry on a roller or in plaits is recommended for best results.
• Lifestyle Lace Top and Theatrical Lace Fronts give you more options for parting and styling close to the hairline.
• Both Hard fronts restrict how much you can lift or push hair backwards without revealing cap lines.
4. Comfort, Breathability & Fit
• Theatrical Lace Front and the two hard front structures have open weft caps, which help with airflow and reduce heat build-up.
• The lighter density Lifestyle Lace Top will feel less bulky with its 130% density, even though it has a closed cap, it will naturally feel cooler overall.
• Adjustable straps and internal combs are standard (so you can secure the wig snugly) in all. Lifestyle Lace Top has an additional detachable and adjustable head strap for extra security with there being more lace area.
• The denser wigs may feel warmer or heavier for all-day wear and we recommend stylists take weight out as desired.
5. Ease of Use & Maintenance
• Hard fronts (Lace-less Tease Front and Bang Hard Front) are more forgiving in terms of handling — less risk of damaging delicate lace. Once they have been customised, they can be easily put on and taken off, they are particularly popular when quick changes are required.
• Both structures with lace require much more care. Gentle handling to avoid stretching or rips and precise blending will be required to make the lace undetectable. If you choose to glue or hairspray the lace, they will need careful cleaning.
• If you want to restyle wigs frequently, Theatrical Lace Fronts and both hard fronts have more durability with their robust theatrical structures.
• All wigs use our synthetic/hybrid fibres, you’ll still need to avoid excessive heat, wash carefully, detangle cautiously and store well.
6. Best Use / Ideal Wear-er
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If you… |
Best Pick |
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Want robust wigs for styling, including updos with beautiful hairlines. |
Theatrical Lace Front |
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Need a lighter, cooler wig for daily wear or very realistic styling. |
Lifestyle Lace Top |
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Like dramatic, voluminous hair but want less fragility. |
Lace-less Tease Front |
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Love a pre-styled bang feature and want ease with little tweaking. |
Bang Hard Front |
Putting It All Together: Which Wig for You?
Here are some scenario-based suggestions:
• For theatre, TV, film, special events, photo shoots, or bold and drag styling → Theatrical Lace Front is your powerhouse. You will need to customise them; however, you’ll enjoy flexibility, realism, and fullness.
• For everyday comfort with a dash of style → Lifestyle Lace Top gives you realism and natural volume without the weight, making it ready-to-go straight away.
• For stage, performances, or dramatic looks with minimal fuss → Lace-less Tease Front gives you top volume and a secure hard front.
• If you want something easy to wear (especially bangs) → Bang Hard Front gives you that freedom with minimal customisation.