13x4 Lace Frontals — HD & Transparent, 100% Virgin Human Hair

The standard frontal — ear to ear and four inches back, in HD and transparent lace.

A 13x4 frontal covers your hairline ear to ear and four inches back, enough lace for a middle or side part, visible edges and baby hair, with nothing of your own left out to blend. HD or transparent lace on 100% virgin human hair, free part, 14 to 22 inches.

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Which texture is right for you

	13x4 HD Frontal	13x4 Transparent Frontal	13x6 HD Frontal	5x5 Closure
Lace size	13" x 4", 52 sq in	13" x 4", 52 sq in	13" x 6", 78 sq in	5" x 5", 25 sq in
Where it sits	Full hairline, ear to ear	Full hairline, ear to ear	Full hairline, deeper into the crown	Top of the head only
Edges and baby hair	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Blending on deeper skin tones	Melts with little or no tint	Usually needs a tint	Melts with little or no tint	Depends on lace
Durability across installs	More delicate	Sturdiest	More delicate	Depends on lace
Starting price at Mayvenn	$131	$87	$160	Lowest of the four
Upkeep	Re-lay every 1-2 weeks	Re-lay every 1-2 weeks	Re-lay every 1-2 weeks	Least
Choose it for	The cleanest hairline on one install	Reusing one frontal, lower cost	Deep side parts that start far back	Hair worn down, no edge work

Buying guide (read before you buy)

What is a 13x4 lace frontal?

A strip of lace 13 inches wide and 4 inches deep, with hair hand-tied into it, that sits along the front of a sew-in or wig in place of your leave-out. The 13 inches runs ear to ear across the hairline; the 4 inches runs back toward the crown. You can part anywhere inside that 52-square-inch area, and the finished hairline looks like hair growing from your scalp.

HD or transparent: which 13x4 lace should I choose?

HD is the thinnest lace made and melts into the scalp with little or no tinting, which is why it is the pick for deeper skin tones and anyone on camera. Transparent is thicker and sturdier, survives more installs and takedowns, and costs less, but it usually needs a tint to disappear on medium and deep skin. If this frontal is for one install and you want the cleanest hairline, buy HD. If you plan to reuse it, transparent earns its keep.

Which is better, 13x4 or 13x6?

The 13x4, for most people. Four inches of depth covers a middle part, a standard side part and edges slicked back from the face, and it installs faster because there is less lace to work. A 13x6 adds two inches for deep side parts that start far back on the head. That extra depth is 26 more square inches to tint, cut and keep flat, and at Mayvenn it comes in HD only, so it costs more.

Which is better, a 5x5 closure or a 13x4 frontal?

Choose by your hairline. A 5x5 closure sits at the top of the head and never touches your edges, so it is the low-upkeep option if you wear your hair down with a part. A 13x4 frontal covers the whole hairline, which you need for baby hair, edges and pulled-back styles. The price of that is maintenance: plan on having the perimeter re-laid every one to two weeks.

What length 13x4 frontal should I get?

Match it to your shortest bundle, or go one length shorter. With 18, 20 and 22-inch bundles, an 18-inch frontal blends cleanly into the hair behind it; a longer frontal sits heavy at the front. Buy the same texture and color as your bundles so the part matches the rest of the install.

13x4 Lace Frontals — The Standard Frontal, in HD and Transparent Lace

A 13x4 lace frontal covers your hairline from ear to ear, 13 inches across, and runs four inches back toward the crown. That is 52 square inches of lace, enough for a middle part, a side part, visible edges and baby hair, and hair pulled back off the face at the front. It replaces your leave-out entirely, so none of your own hair has to be blended in or pressed straight to match.

It is the most-worn frontal size for a reason: four inches of depth covers the part most people actually wear, and it is less lace to tint, cut and melt than a 13x6. Mayvenn carries 13x4 in both laces. HD lace is the thinnest made and disappears into the scalp with the least work. Transparent lace is sturdier, holds up better to repeated installs, and costs less, but usually needs a tint to match medium and deeper skin tones. Every frontal here is 100% virgin human hair on a free-part base, 14 to 22 inches, and ships free.

13x4 frontal questions

What does 13x4 lace frontal mean?

The numbers are the lace measurements in inches. Thirteen is the width across the hairline, ear to ear. Four is the depth, from the hairline back toward the crown. So a 13x4 frontal gives you a 13-by-4-inch strip of lace at the front of the head, with hair hand-tied into it so you can part anywhere inside that area.

Which is better, 13x4 or 13x6?

For most people, the 13x4. It handles a middle part, a standard side part and slicked-back edges, and it installs faster with less lace to work. A 13x6 frontal adds two inches of depth, which matters only if you wear a deep side part that starts far back, or pull all your hair straight back. The trade-off is 26 more square inches of lace to tint and lay, and a 13x6 is HD only at Mayvenn, so it costs more.

Which is better, a 5x5 closure or a 13x4 frontal?

A 5x5 closure sits at the top of the head and needs no work at the hairline, so it is the lower-maintenance choice if you wear your hair down with a part. A 13x4 frontal covers the whole hairline, which is what you need for edges, baby hair and styles pulled back from the face. The cost is upkeep: a frontal needs its perimeter re-laid every one to two weeks. Compare every size in closures.

Does a 13x4 frontal fit a small head?

Yes. The 13 inches is the lace, not a cap size, and the excess is trimmed at the ears during the install. On a smaller head your stylist simply cuts back more lace at each side. What matters more is lining the frontal up with your natural hairline, which is the same job at any head size.

Should I get an HD or transparent 13x4 frontal?

Get HD if you want the most undetectable hairline with the least tinting, especially on deeper skin tones or if you are on camera often. Get transparent if you plan to reuse the frontal across several installs or want the lower price: it is sturdier and less likely to tear, but it usually needs a tint to blend. Transparent 13x4 frontals start at $87, HD at $131, and raw hair HD at $171.

How many bundles do I need with a 13x4 frontal?

Three bundles at 18 inches and under, four at 22 inches and longer. The frontal takes the place of your leave-out, not a bundle, so the back and sides still need the same number of wefts. See the full chart in how many bundles do I need.

What length 13x4 frontal should I buy?

Match it to your shortest bundle, or go one length shorter. With 18, 20 and 22-inch bundles, an 18-inch frontal blends cleanly; a frontal longer than the hair around it sits heavy at the front. Buy it in the same texture and color as your bundles so the part matches the install.

13x4 frontal specs

Lace: 13" wide x 4" deep, 52 square inches, free part
Lace types: HD and transparent
Hair: 100% virgin human hair, plus raw hair in body wave and Burmese curly
Textures: straight, body wave, loose wave, deep wave, curly, yaki straight, kinky straight
Colors: natural black, plus #613 blonde and honey blonde in straight
Lengths: 14 to 22 inches

Shop by lace in HD lace frontals and transparent lace frontals, match your texture in virgin bundles, or see every frontal. Not sure a frontal is right for you? Read closure vs frontal.

Frequently asked questions

What does 13x4 lace frontal mean?

The numbers are inches of lace. Thirteen is the width across your hairline, ear to ear; four is the depth, from the hairline back toward the crown. That gives you a 13-by-4-inch strip of lace at the front of the head, and you can part anywhere inside it.

Which is better, 13x4 or 13x6?

For most people, the 13x4. It covers a middle part, a standard side part and slicked-back edges, and installs faster with less lace to work. A 13x6 adds two inches of depth, which only matters for a deep side part that starts far back. It is 26 more square inches to tint and lay, and costs more.

Which is better, a 5x5 closure or a 13x4 frontal?

A 5x5 closure sits at the top of the head and needs no work at the hairline, so it is the low-maintenance pick if you wear your hair down with a part. A 13x4 frontal covers the whole hairline for edges, baby hair and pulled-back styles, but the perimeter needs re-laying every one to two weeks.

Does a 13x4 frontal fit a small head?

Yes. The 13 inches is lace, not a cap size, and the extra is trimmed at the ears during the install. On a smaller head your stylist cuts back more lace at each side. Lining the frontal up with your natural hairline matters far more than head size.

Should I get an HD or transparent 13x4 frontal?

HD for the most undetectable hairline with the least tinting, especially on deeper skin tones or on camera. Transparent if you want to reuse the frontal across several installs or spend less: it is sturdier and tears less, but usually needs a tint to blend. Transparent starts at $87, HD at $131.

How many bundles do I need with a 13x4 frontal?

Three bundles at 18 inches and under, four at 22 inches and longer. The frontal replaces your leave-out, not a bundle, so the back and sides still need the same wefts. Match the frontal to your shortest bundle length, or one length shorter.