Lace Front Wigs

A lace front wig is a wig with a sheer lace panel across the front hairline, with hair hand-tied into it strand by strand, so the hairline and the part read as your own scalp. The rest of the cap is wefted, which keeps the wig lighter and the price lower than a full lace unit. Every lace front wig on this page is 100% human hair, so you can wash it, flat iron it, curl it and color it like your own.

Two lines sit here. The 13x6 HD lace front wigs carry thirteen inches of HD lace ear to ear and six inches back, at 220% density, with the knots bleached and the hairline plucked before they ship. The lace front bob wigs are short, ready-cut units on a 13x4 transparent lace front, 10 to 14 inches, in natural black and in color.

How to choose a lace front wig

Start with the lace size. A 13x6 lace front wig gives you six inches of parting depth, enough for a deep side part, a swoop that starts far back, or hair pushed straight off the face without a track showing. A 13x4 gives four inches, which covers a middle part, a side part and baby hair, and it is less lace to lay. Every lace front bob wig here is 13x4.

Then pick the lace. HD lace is the thinnest made and sinks into the scalp with little or no tinting, which matters on camera and on deeper skin tones. Transparent lace is sturdier and more forgiving if you are new to laying a wig, and a pass of lace tint closes the gap on most complexions.

Last, length and texture. The 13x6 units come in straight, body wave and deep wave at 18 to 26 inches. Length is measured straight, so a deep wave hangs a couple of inches shorter than the number on the label. The bobs sit at the jaw or above and arrive cut, so there is no appointment needed to get the line right.

Questions people ask about lace front wigs

What does it mean when a wig has a lace front?

It means the front edge of the cap is lace instead of fabric or weft. Hair is knotted into that lace one or two strands at a time, so the hairline looks like it grows out of your skin and you can part the hair anywhere along the front. Behind the lace, the cap is wefted like any other wig.

Lace front wig, frontal wig or closure wig: what is the difference?

A lace front wig and a frontal wig are the same thing: lace ear to ear across the hairline. A closure wig only has lace at the crown, a 2x6 or 5x5 patch, so the part stays in one area but the wig goes on faster and needs less upkeep. A full lace wig is lace over the whole cap, which is what you buy for high ponytails and updos.

What are the downsides of a lace front wig?

Upkeep and care. The lace has to be cut, laid and re-laid, and it is the part that wears out first, not the hair. HD lace tears if you rush it. The back of the cap is wefted, so a high ponytail shows a track. If you want zero lace work, a glueless wig or a headband wig is the easier daily option.

Do you need glue to wear a lace front wig?

No. The 13x6 units have adjustable straps and combs, so you can wear one with no adhesive and take it off at night. Without glue the cap stays secure and the part stays clean, but the very edge of the lace will not melt as flat as it does with adhesive or lace gel. Most people go glueless day to day and use adhesive for events and photos.

How long will a lace front wig stay on?

Worn with straps and combs, it comes off every night. Glued down, the hairline usually holds for one to two weeks before the edges need to be lifted, cleaned and laid again. Always take adhesive off with a remover rather than pulling, because that is how lace tears.

How long does a human hair lace front wig last?

A year or more with careful handling. Wash it every 8 to 10 wears with a sulfate-free shampoo, condition the hair and not the knots, air dry it on a stand and keep heat at 350°F or below. The wig care guide covers washing and storage step by step.

How do you put on a lace front wig?

Braid or flatten your own hair, put on a wig cap, line the lace up with your natural hairline, then trim the lace just past the hairline rather than flush to it. Secure it with the straps or a thin layer of adhesive and press the lace down. Our step-by-step on how to put on a lace front wig and the wig install guide walk through it.

• 100% human hair, natural black and colored units
• 13x6 HD lace front wigs: 220% density, knots bleached, hairline pre-plucked, first inch ventilated one hair per knot
• 13x6 textures: straight, body wave and deep wave, 18" to 26"
• Lace front bob wigs: 13x4 transparent lace, 10" to 14", natural black, #613 blonde, highlights and bright colors
• Adjustable straps and combs on the 13x6 units, wearable with or without adhesive

Building your own unit or getting a sew-in instead? The same lace comes loose as a 13x6 lace frontal or a 13x4 lace frontal, to pair with human hair bundles. Compare every cap type in human hair wigs. Free Express shipping on orders of $120 or more, and orders placed before 12 PM ET ship the same business day. Wigs come back within 30 days of delivery: untouched for a full refund, worn for store credit, return shipping on you. See the return policy.