Lace Top vs. Silk Top Wigs: Which Is Right for You?

Two women can wear the same length, the same color, the same beautiful human hair, and one wig will read as real while the other will not. Almost always, the difference is the cap.

The illusion lives at the top of the head, around the hairline and the part, where the eye goes first. For a fine human hair wig, that comes down to two choices: lace top or silk top. (More in what makes a wig undetectable.)

The Lace Top: a Hairline That Breathes

Individual strands are hand-knotted to a sheer lace base that blends with the skin, so the hair appears to grow straight from the scalp.

Choose lace if:

• You like to wear your hair off the face, swept back, or up
• A natural front edge is your first priority
• You want the lightest, most breathable feel

The Silk Top: a Part You Can Look at Closely

A silk top hides the knots under a fine silk layer, so a part looks like skin showing through, with no dark dots at the roots.

Choose silk if:

• You wear a defined middle or side part
• You want a sturdy everyday piece that handles daily wear
• You want a smooth, finished look at the crown

Comfort for a Sensitive Scalp

During chemotherapy or with alopecia, the scalp can be tender and sensitive to heat. Lace is lighter and cooler; silk feels soft and smooth. We help you try both. See choosing a high-end wig during cancer treatment.

Which Is Right for You?

Ask where your eye, and everyone else's, lands first. If it is your hairline, lean lace. If it is your part, lean silk. Many clients own one of each. A cap choice deserves a mirror, good light, and time.

The cap is one of the biggest factors in price; see how much a good human hair wig costs. Browse lace top wigs and silk top wigs; both styles can also be built into any custom wig. Related: lace top vs. lace front.

See Both, Side by Side

Try lace top and silk top in a private consultation at our Los Angeles shop.