A custom lace wig is a wig usually made of human hair that has a wig cap made to custom fit your head. Custom lace wigs are used for different reasons. Many people buy custom lace wigs as a fashion accessory or to change the color, length or texture of their hair without damaging their natural hair. Custom wigs are also sought by those with medical problems such as alopecia, or those undergoing medical treatments such as chemo therapy, which compromises their natural hair.
There are many different types of custom wigs caps to suit your individual needs and preferences. The majority of wig caps are made from Swiss or French lace. The lace is like a very fine netting. Wig caps are also made of silk, stretch lace and polyurethane. The most desirable features of custom wig caps are the ability to choose the exact materials you want the cap to be constructed of and the ability to have the cap custom made to your head measurements to assure an outstanding fit and the greatest comfort.
Difference Between Full Lace and Front Lace Caps：Full lace wig caps are constructed with lace around the full perimeter of the head. This type of custom lace cap system lets you style it in any way you desire. Because the majority of the cap is constructed with lightweight lace, it has good ventilation. The main disadvantage of a full lace wig cap is that the delicate lace is easily damaged.
Front lace wig cap construction only uses the French or Swiss lace around the front portion of the cap. This assures a natural-looking hairline. The rest of the cap is made of more durable materials such as stretch lace. A front lace wig cap enables you to repair or replace the delicate front portion. The main drawback to this type of cap construction is limited styling options.
There are several different types of cap constructions available, depending on your needs. The most popular is the full lace style with stretch lace in the crown area. Another is the full lace cap with no stretch lace. Both these cap styles allow you to wear your hair in a high ponytail.
There are many other cap construction styles, such as lace with stretch lace above the ears, silk top caps, glueless caps or caps with built-in straps at the back. When ordering a custom made lace wig, most sellers will create any combination with any materials you want, if you ask.
Materials Used: the main materials used for making custom wig caps are French and Swiss lace, stretch lace and polyurethane (known as thin skin). Each type of material has its pros and cons. The French and Swiss laces are fragile and easily damaged, and thin skin caps are exceptionally natural looking but are not as breathable as the lace cap. They will also melt if they come in contact with a hot styling tool.
Considerations: to find the best cap style for you, try on a few different cap construction styles, if possible. You can ask a friend who wears wigs which style she likes best and why. Internet forums can also be a great source of valuable information in helping you choose a wig cap style.
Other considerations are the climate in which you live. If you live in a very warm, humid climate, a cap constructed completely of polyurethane would not be a good choice.
The length of time you plan to wear the wig is also very important. If you plan on wearing your lace wig for an extended period, then the somewhat lengthy procedure of gluing the wig to the entire perimeter of your head is not a big issue. But if you change your wigs frequently, this could be an inconvenience, so you might want to consider a different wig cap style.
Further Reading: Glueless Lace Wigs