Lace Top vs Silk French Top Wigs

A lace top uses a sheer base with hand-tied hair. A silk French top hides the knots beneath an upper silk layer. Both allow movement in the part; the difference to compare is how the top and front look and feel on you.

Compare the top first

A lace top is not a full-lace wig

The top is one part of the cap. In Fortune's online lace top wigs, the lace is at the top and the rest of the cap is wefted. Wefts are rows of hair sewn into the cap.

Check the listing and inside-cap photographs for the exact piece you are considering, especially when buying pre-owned. A construction name does not tell you its condition, size, or past alterations.

Look at the way you wear the front

If you like hair swept away from your face, compare the hairline in that position. If the part matters most to you, examine it in ordinary light. A close photograph of the top answers a different question from a styled front view.

Comfort depends on the whole cap and its fit. A lighter top is not automatically the more comfortable choice for every wearer.

Handle either top gently

Lift the piece by the cap rather than tugging its front edge. Keep brushes and hot tools away from the base, and do not push pins through the lace, silk top, or crown.

If you are still deciding whether to keep a new piece, check the return terms before washing, styling, cutting lace, or adding products.

Choose the details that matter to you

There is no universal winner. Your preferred front, part, fit, and routine are the useful points to compare. For help with the wider choice, read how to choose a wig for everyday life.

If you are considering a change to a piece you already own, our hairline alteration guide explains what to discuss before agreeing to work.