Closure vs frontals | What are the key differentiators?

Closure vs frontals | What are the key differentiators?

Whether you are an expert at wigs or a rookie, it's important to know what suits you best. Making the right choice between a lace frontal and lace closure can be a little difficult, especially if you are unsure of the differentiating factors amongst them. Luxeal London being the experts in the industry, has created a guide to help you understand everything you need to know about closure and frontal.

What's a closure?
A closure is a hairpiece that is 4 inches long and wide, placed in the middle of your hair. They don't create a hairline, instead creates a parting space within the horseshoe-sized portion.
The purpose of using lace closure is to close off a hair install. The closure is always made out of lace, sometimes it also made of silk material. The key benefit of using a closure is that it looks natural and covers small defects on your head.

What's a frontal?

The frontal piece covers your head from temple to temple. It is usually 13X4 inches in size and facilitates easy installation. There are three different types of frontals, including a lace frontal, a combination of silk and lace, and all silk. With the frontal piece, you get an illusion of your scalp, hence you can part your hair in every way you like.

 

What are the differences between closures and frontal?

Criteria  Closure Frontals
Size and purpose Lace closures comes in a
standard size - 5x5 inches.
They are placed in the middle portion of your head or on the side. The key purpose of using a closure is to close off an install.
Whereas lace frontals go from ear to ear and are sized at 13x4 inch. Due to the greater coverage lace frontals give you, there’s more flexibility in creating everyday styles.
Hairline and styling With closures, you are able to create natural parting of the hairline. They can be normally sewn into place as well. If you are looking for everyday simple looks for your hairstyle, closures are always a better choice. Frontals are slightly different; they are best to recreate the hairline from ear to ear and are meant to be bonded in place. If you are looking to create a seamless hairstyle, lace frontals are always a great choice for you.
Versatility The closure has limited
versatility as they are created to cover a small portion of the front of the install only.
If versatility was a differentiating factor, lace
frontals enable you to wear hairstyles like a ponytail and pulled hairdos.
Cost More affordable and easier to maintain, closures create a natural look but cover a smaller area of the scalp. More expensive but offer greater styling flexibility, frontals cover ear to ear and provide a seamless, full hairline look.

 

How to choose the right one?
Choosing between closure and frontal trickles down to the style of choice. For instance, if you are looking to create hairdos like a pulled back ponytail, frontals are probably the most recommended choice. Instead, if you opt to have a more natural-looking scalp, buy lace closure instead. When it comes to installation, both of these sown in or made into a removable wig.

We understand how important it is to have different options on textures and styles that match your hairline. That's why we help you create a flawless look without compromising on your comfort using frontals and closures from Luxeal London. Don't forget to browse through our selection.

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