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3\4 Wigs
A 3/4 wig--sometimes known as a French Comb hairpiece--has a cap which fits over the back of the head. They are available in both human hair and synthetic fiber, in many different lengths and styles. With a 3/4 wig, the front hair is worn out over the wig to create a very comfortable and natural-looking alternative to a full cap wig.
A 3/4 wig--sometimes known as a French Comb hairpiece--has a cap which fits over the back of the head. They are available in both human hair and synthetic fiber, in many different lengths and styles. With a 3/4 wig, the front hair is worn out over the wig to create a very comfortable and natural-looking alternative to a full cap wig.
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Alopecia
Alopecia Areata. is a common cause of hair loss. It often starts with one or more small round bald patches on the scalp and can progress to total body hair loss.
Attachment Systems and Products for Wigs
Tape, adhesives, or other ways to attach hair temporarily or semi-permanently. more information
Average Wig Cap size
Wigs which are designed for a the average person with a head size of 21½ to 23½ inches. Most wigs on the market have this cap size and it works for most everyone. However your head size may be smaller, petite, ultra petite, children's or larger.
Alopecia Areata. is a common cause of hair loss. It often starts with one or more small round bald patches on the scalp and can progress to total body hair loss.
Attachment Systems and Products for Wigs
Tape, adhesives, or other ways to attach hair temporarily or semi-permanently. more information
Average Wig Cap size
Wigs which are designed for a the average person with a head size of 21½ to 23½ inches. Most wigs on the market have this cap size and it works for most everyone. However your head size may be smaller, petite, ultra petite, children's or larger.
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Banana Clip
A banana clip is a long, 2-part, plastic hair clip with teeth on the inner side of each part that grasp the hair and snap closed at the top. Many wig companies take these clips and attach hair to them in various lengths and styles. When a person's own hair is pinned or pulled back in a short ponytail and the banana clip hairpiece is snapped closed over it, it creates the illusion of a ponytail or bustle effect down the back of the head.
Baby Hair
Baby Hair is the fine hairs around the perimeter of a full lace wig. It gives a more natural appearance, as most people have shorter hair naturally at their hair line, and nape. Baby hairs are included in all Luxurious Hair Boutique in-stock Full Lace Units.
Bleached Knots
Bleached knots are a process of lightening the knots created when ventilating a lace unit. It is recommended to further provide the illusion of hair growing out of your scalp. Typically all of The Luxurious Hair Boutique stock units come with bleached knots, either at the perimeter or throughout.
Blending
To achieve the most realistic color graduations in a final wig, hairpiece, or extension, multi-colors of fiber are mixed together. This process is called "hackling" or "blending."
A banana clip is a long, 2-part, plastic hair clip with teeth on the inner side of each part that grasp the hair and snap closed at the top. Many wig companies take these clips and attach hair to them in various lengths and styles. When a person's own hair is pinned or pulled back in a short ponytail and the banana clip hairpiece is snapped closed over it, it creates the illusion of a ponytail or bustle effect down the back of the head.
Baby Hair
Baby Hair is the fine hairs around the perimeter of a full lace wig. It gives a more natural appearance, as most people have shorter hair naturally at their hair line, and nape. Baby hairs are included in all Luxurious Hair Boutique in-stock Full Lace Units.
Bleached Knots
Bleached knots are a process of lightening the knots created when ventilating a lace unit. It is recommended to further provide the illusion of hair growing out of your scalp. Typically all of The Luxurious Hair Boutique stock units come with bleached knots, either at the perimeter or throughout.
Blending
To achieve the most realistic color graduations in a final wig, hairpiece, or extension, multi-colors of fiber are mixed together. This process is called "hackling" or "blending."
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C3 Construction
Construction utilizing the 3 C's: Cool - lets your scalp breathe. Comfortable - constructed with new, softer and lighter materials. Capless - so lightweight you won't even know it's there.
Cap or Wig Cap
The base or skeleton that gives the wig it's shape and a base to attach hair to.
The underside cap portion of a wig upon which the wig hair fiber is sewn. There are variations on the types of cap styles, but basically 4 categories of caps are available: machine-made, hand-tied pre-designed, hair integration and full custom.
Capless Wigs
A capless wig is very similar to the standard cap design. However, it does not have the closed lace layer at the crown. It is open-wefted in the back, sides, and crown. This allows for maximum ventilation. It is also the lightest weight cap you can purchase.
Cranial Prosthesis
A "Cranial Hair Prosthesis" is medical insurance jargon (used on insurance forms) for a hair system for those suffering from hair loss due to medical conditions. It is essentially a high quality wig. Prostheses contain a combination of fabrics and compounds that are used to recreate natural hair growth patterns and the look of the scalp. All materials in the prosthesis are designed to provide maximum comfort.
Custom Wig
A custom wig is a wig is one where a manufacturer can use any combination of hair fiber, cap, styles, color to get you exactly what you want in a wig that is totally you.
Cuticle
The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair folicle. Hair has three layers: a cuticle (the outer layer), a cortex (the middle layer, composed primarily of keratin and moisture, plus melanin, which gives our hair its color), and a medulla (the center of the hair shaft).
Construction utilizing the 3 C's: Cool - lets your scalp breathe. Comfortable - constructed with new, softer and lighter materials. Capless - so lightweight you won't even know it's there.
Cap or Wig Cap
The base or skeleton that gives the wig it's shape and a base to attach hair to.
The underside cap portion of a wig upon which the wig hair fiber is sewn. There are variations on the types of cap styles, but basically 4 categories of caps are available: machine-made, hand-tied pre-designed, hair integration and full custom.
Capless Wigs
A capless wig is very similar to the standard cap design. However, it does not have the closed lace layer at the crown. It is open-wefted in the back, sides, and crown. This allows for maximum ventilation. It is also the lightest weight cap you can purchase.
Cranial Prosthesis
A "Cranial Hair Prosthesis" is medical insurance jargon (used on insurance forms) for a hair system for those suffering from hair loss due to medical conditions. It is essentially a high quality wig. Prostheses contain a combination of fabrics and compounds that are used to recreate natural hair growth patterns and the look of the scalp. All materials in the prosthesis are designed to provide maximum comfort.
Custom Wig
A custom wig is a wig is one where a manufacturer can use any combination of hair fiber, cap, styles, color to get you exactly what you want in a wig that is totally you.
Cuticle
The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair folicle. Hair has three layers: a cuticle (the outer layer), a cortex (the middle layer, composed primarily of keratin and moisture, plus melanin, which gives our hair its color), and a medulla (the center of the hair shaft).
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Elura
Synthetic wigs are more natural looking than ever before. Synthetics can be shampooed and dried naturally with minimal care.
European hair
Very fine quality human hair which has been processed, ( processing removes the cuticle ). Therefore, it is strong and natural in appearance. Human hair wigs are very natural looking and the most comfortable. This is a good but expensive choice if you want a high quality human hair wig.
Synthetic wigs are more natural looking than ever before. Synthetics can be shampooed and dried naturally with minimal care.
European hair
Very fine quality human hair which has been processed, ( processing removes the cuticle ). Therefore, it is strong and natural in appearance. Human hair wigs are very natural looking and the most comfortable. This is a good but expensive choice if you want a high quality human hair wig.
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Full Lace Wig
Full lace wigs are wigs that extend a small portion of lace about 1-2 inches outward from the wig around the perimeter. It is constructed of lace material throughout the entire unit. Individual hairs are then expertly hand tied (ventilated) to the lace material used as a base for the cap construction. This hair system creates the illusion that hair is growing out of your scalp. When properly applied, full lace wigs achieves the most natural appearance available on the market today. It can be worn in a high pony tail and parted anywhere throughout the cap
Full lace wigs are wigs that extend a small portion of lace about 1-2 inches outward from the wig around the perimeter. It is constructed of lace material throughout the entire unit. Individual hairs are then expertly hand tied (ventilated) to the lace material used as a base for the cap construction. This hair system creates the illusion that hair is growing out of your scalp. When properly applied, full lace wigs achieves the most natural appearance available on the market today. It can be worn in a high pony tail and parted anywhere throughout the cap
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Hair Fibers
Synthetic, human hair, or some combination of hair and synthetic fibers that are sewn or hand-knotted into a wig cap.
Hair Integration
The perfect solution for FINE AND THINNING HAIR. Hair integration is a system of nylon or polyester lines--kind of like a hairnet with hair attached--which allows you to pull your own hair out between the lines to create or add volume and/or length. Many of them are attached with small clip-combs which snap closed on your existing hair for security. They come in different sizes and different base constructions to accommodate various patterns of hair loss. A hair integration blends an individual's hair with an integration hair system to create fullness, volume and length. There are methods of attachment which would allow one to swim, play sports, and in general lead a very active life while wearing the integration system.
Hairpieces
A partial hair piece - not a full wig.
Hand-Tied
A wig cap that replaces the wide stretch lace used in most of today's wigs with a thinner, more resilient stretch material that actually molds to the shape of the head for a lighter, more secure fit.
Human Hair
Human Hair wigs are normally fashioned from the finest human hair available and are most like your own hair in responding to complete styling changes, accepting perms, or even changing the color. Human hair comes in many qualities so be sure you understand what you are getting before you buy.
Human Hair Blends
Human hair and synthetics blends offer the easy care of synthetics with exceptional flexibility and styling versatility.
Human Hair For Wigs
Human hair that comes from various regions of the world where human hair is grown and harvested specifically for wigs.
Synthetic, human hair, or some combination of hair and synthetic fibers that are sewn or hand-knotted into a wig cap.
Hair Integration
The perfect solution for FINE AND THINNING HAIR. Hair integration is a system of nylon or polyester lines--kind of like a hairnet with hair attached--which allows you to pull your own hair out between the lines to create or add volume and/or length. Many of them are attached with small clip-combs which snap closed on your existing hair for security. They come in different sizes and different base constructions to accommodate various patterns of hair loss. A hair integration blends an individual's hair with an integration hair system to create fullness, volume and length. There are methods of attachment which would allow one to swim, play sports, and in general lead a very active life while wearing the integration system.
Hairpieces
A partial hair piece - not a full wig.
Hand-Tied
A wig cap that replaces the wide stretch lace used in most of today's wigs with a thinner, more resilient stretch material that actually molds to the shape of the head for a lighter, more secure fit.
Human Hair
Human Hair wigs are normally fashioned from the finest human hair available and are most like your own hair in responding to complete styling changes, accepting perms, or even changing the color. Human hair comes in many qualities so be sure you understand what you are getting before you buy.
Human Hair Blends
Human hair and synthetics blends offer the easy care of synthetics with exceptional flexibility and styling versatility.
Human Hair For Wigs
Human hair that comes from various regions of the world where human hair is grown and harvested specifically for wigs.
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Insurance Coverage
Sometimes available to those suffering from medical hair loss. If you need to wear a wig because of medical reasons, like Alopecia and cancer-related therapy, the "wig" should be called a "cranial hair prosthesis" to qualify for insurance purposes.
Sometimes available to those suffering from medical hair loss. If you need to wear a wig because of medical reasons, like Alopecia and cancer-related therapy, the "wig" should be called a "cranial hair prosthesis" to qualify for insurance purposes.
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KANEKALON
A trademark for a Japanese-made synthetic fiber which is used extensively in making wigs and hairpieces. It is very popular due both to its ability to hold its shape after washing, and also the fine texture of the fiber, making it a good choice for simulating the texture of human hair.
A trademark for a Japanese-made synthetic fiber which is used extensively in making wigs and hairpieces. It is very popular due both to its ability to hold its shape after washing, and also the fine texture of the fiber, making it a good choice for simulating the texture of human hair.
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Lace Front Wigs
Lace front wigs, the lace is solely in the crown of the unit with wefts in the back. This creates a completely natural look but with the front lace, the hair can not be put back in a tight pony tail.
Lace Wigs
A lace wig is also called a lace "unit", "hair replacement system" or "cranial hair prosthesis".
Long Wigs
Wigs that go below the shoulder.
Lace front wigs, the lace is solely in the crown of the unit with wefts in the back. This creates a completely natural look but with the front lace, the hair can not be put back in a tight pony tail.
Lace Wigs
A lace wig is also called a lace "unit", "hair replacement system" or "cranial hair prosthesis".
Long Wigs
Wigs that go below the shoulder.
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Machine Made Caps
Most wigs today are made are wefted wigs made by machine and are sometimes referred to as capless wigs.
Measuring (for a wig)
Using a cloth tape to measure certain parts of the head to assure proper fit of a wig.
Medium Wigs
Wigs whose length is below the ear and above the shoulder.
Memory Cap
A wig cap that replaces the wide stretch lace used in most of today's wigs with a thinner, more resilient stretch material that actually molds to the shape of the head for a lighter, more secure fit.
Micro-Skin top
Hair is hand-tied into nylon mesh, ( Micro-filament ) and then a coating of very thin latex is applied, creating the effect of a scalp with hair growing out of it.
Monofilament top
Fine flesh-colored nylon mesh with hairs individually hand-tied into it. May be parted anywhere on the
top. Very suitable for persons with extensive hair loss, as color of scalp may show through.
Most wigs today are made are wefted wigs made by machine and are sometimes referred to as capless wigs.
Measuring (for a wig)
Using a cloth tape to measure certain parts of the head to assure proper fit of a wig.
Medium Wigs
Wigs whose length is below the ear and above the shoulder.
Memory Cap
A wig cap that replaces the wide stretch lace used in most of today's wigs with a thinner, more resilient stretch material that actually molds to the shape of the head for a lighter, more secure fit.
Micro-Skin top
Hair is hand-tied into nylon mesh, ( Micro-filament ) and then a coating of very thin latex is applied, creating the effect of a scalp with hair growing out of it.
Monofilament top
Fine flesh-colored nylon mesh with hairs individually hand-tied into it. May be parted anywhere on the
top. Very suitable for persons with extensive hair loss, as color of scalp may show through.
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Natural Skin Top
Hair is hand-tied into nylon mesh, and then a coating of very thin latex is applied, creating the effect of a scalp with hair growing out of it. It looks like your own skin and is called a "skin top" or "French Top" and gives you a very natural look. Wearer's scalp does not show through. Suitable for all types of hair loss.
Hair is hand-tied into nylon mesh, and then a coating of very thin latex is applied, creating the effect of a scalp with hair growing out of it. It looks like your own skin and is called a "skin top" or "French Top" and gives you a very natural look. Wearer's scalp does not show through. Suitable for all types of hair loss.
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Partials
Partials are for those who have extreme hair loss in a specific area such as from cranial surgery, burns, thinning, or any other reason.
Petite Wigs
Wigs which are designed for a person with a head size of 20½ to 21½ inches. It does not mean a short.
Pre-Styled Wig
A term used to describe a wig which has the basic cut and curl pattern already in it, and requires minimum work on it to make it resemble the style shown in the catalog. Inexpensive and high quality synthetic wigs come in this cut/styled fashion and are easy to handle. You do some of the final detail work as you would with your own hair to finish styling it like after you washed and dried it. They require some combing, picking, or scrunching but generally, depending on the style, require minimum effort from the wearer.
Prosthesis
May be a full Custom is made from specific measurements taken by a hair professional.
Professional Finishing
A professional stylist taking a Pre-Styled wig and picking it out, teasing it, or maybe adding mousse to it.
Professional Re-styling
Taking a pre-styled wig and changing its appearance by thinning it, changing bangs, the way it falls, length and so forth.
Professional Styling
Taking an unstyled wig (typically a wig that has hair of one length) and cutting it styling it, shaping it to look like a picture.
Partials are for those who have extreme hair loss in a specific area such as from cranial surgery, burns, thinning, or any other reason.
Petite Wigs
Wigs which are designed for a person with a head size of 20½ to 21½ inches. It does not mean a short.
Pre-Styled Wig
A term used to describe a wig which has the basic cut and curl pattern already in it, and requires minimum work on it to make it resemble the style shown in the catalog. Inexpensive and high quality synthetic wigs come in this cut/styled fashion and are easy to handle. You do some of the final detail work as you would with your own hair to finish styling it like after you washed and dried it. They require some combing, picking, or scrunching but generally, depending on the style, require minimum effort from the wearer.
Prosthesis
May be a full Custom is made from specific measurements taken by a hair professional.
Professional Finishing
A professional stylist taking a Pre-Styled wig and picking it out, teasing it, or maybe adding mousse to it.
Professional Re-styling
Taking a pre-styled wig and changing its appearance by thinning it, changing bangs, the way it falls, length and so forth.
Professional Styling
Taking an unstyled wig (typically a wig that has hair of one length) and cutting it styling it, shaping it to look like a picture.
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Remy Hair
Early in 1960, one of the prominent human hair dealers from the Middle East called a high quality of fresh cut hair "REMY HAIR". This hair is constructed to go in the same cuticle direction. 100% same cuticle direction means every single strand of human hair is bundled with all root and end sides going in the same direction. The end result is smooth, manageable hair to style as if it is your own.
Reversible Falls
A fall that can be reversed and look different on side than on the other side. A partial hair piece - not a full wig.
Early in 1960, one of the prominent human hair dealers from the Middle East called a high quality of fresh cut hair "REMY HAIR". This hair is constructed to go in the same cuticle direction. 100% same cuticle direction means every single strand of human hair is bundled with all root and end sides going in the same direction. The end result is smooth, manageable hair to style as if it is your own.
Reversible Falls
A fall that can be reversed and look different on side than on the other side. A partial hair piece - not a full wig.
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Shake and wear
These wigs are so easy to handle you simply shake them out and wear them.
Sheer Indulgence
Advanced monofilament technology featuring individually hand knotted hair for a completely natural, lightweight look, a soft, luxurious comfort, and hair that brushes in any direction for easy parting and styling.
Short wigs
Wigs whose length is above the ear.
Styled Wig
A wig that has had extended work done on it by a professional stylist that may include hair thinning, cutting, feathering, cap adjustment, tinting, perming and coloring and much more.
Synthetic wigs
Synthetic wigs are more natural looking than ever before. Synthetics can be shampooed and dried naturally with minimal care. Less costly than human hair wigs.
These wigs are so easy to handle you simply shake them out and wear them.
Sheer Indulgence
Advanced monofilament technology featuring individually hand knotted hair for a completely natural, lightweight look, a soft, luxurious comfort, and hair that brushes in any direction for easy parting and styling.
Short wigs
Wigs whose length is above the ear.
Styled Wig
A wig that has had extended work done on it by a professional stylist that may include hair thinning, cutting, feathering, cap adjustment, tinting, perming and coloring and much more.
Synthetic wigs
Synthetic wigs are more natural looking than ever before. Synthetics can be shampooed and dried naturally with minimal care. Less costly than human hair wigs.
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Thin Skin Wig
Thin skin, vaccum or suction wigs, are wigs that are made using a material known as polyurethane. Thin skin can be made to match your skin color and is usually used around the perimeter of the wig with lace throughout the rest of the unit.
Thin skin, vaccum or suction wigs, are wigs that are made using a material known as polyurethane. Thin skin can be made to match your skin color and is usually used around the perimeter of the wig with lace throughout the rest of the unit.
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Ultra Petite Wigs
Wigs which are designed for a person with a head size of 19½ to 20½ inches. It does not mean a short wig.
Unstyled Wig
Wigs that are either raw, that is, in an unfinished state that requires a professional to complete the cutting and styling to make it look as one wants.
Wigs which are designed for a person with a head size of 19½ to 20½ inches. It does not mean a short wig.
Unstyled Wig
Wigs that are either raw, that is, in an unfinished state that requires a professional to complete the cutting and styling to make it look as one wants.
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Ventilation
A term used in the wig industry to describe the process of knotting individual hairs by hand to the base of a partial or full-coverage unit. The base may be made of fine lace, monofilament or polyester mesh, thin polyurethane or silicone "skin", or a combination of both. This is a very time-intensive process and requires a steady hand, a sharp eye, and a lot of patience to master the precision of this skill.
Virgin hair
Very fine quality human hair which has not been processed, dyed, bleached, relaxed, straightened i.e. it's hair that has not been chemically treated in any shape or form.
A term used in the wig industry to describe the process of knotting individual hairs by hand to the base of a partial or full-coverage unit. The base may be made of fine lace, monofilament or polyester mesh, thin polyurethane or silicone "skin", or a combination of both. This is a very time-intensive process and requires a steady hand, a sharp eye, and a lot of patience to master the precision of this skill.
Virgin hair
Very fine quality human hair which has not been processed, dyed, bleached, relaxed, straightened i.e. it's hair that has not been chemically treated in any shape or form.
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Weft
Strands of hair fibers are sewn together at one end to make a curtain of hair. These wefts are sewn onto the cap to simulate natural hair.
Wiglets
A partial hair piece - not a full wig. see Partials
Strands of hair fibers are sewn together at one end to make a curtain of hair. These wefts are sewn onto the cap to simulate natural hair.
Wiglets
A partial hair piece - not a full wig. see Partials
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Yaki Hair Texture
Yaki hair is a texture of hair that has been processed to resemble an African American relaxed texture. This hair texture is very popular among African American women who want a natural relaxed look.
Yaki hair is a texture of hair that has been processed to resemble an African American relaxed texture. This hair texture is very popular among African American women who want a natural relaxed look.
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