Under the demanding pressure of modern life, an increasing number of people face the problem of hair loss. A high-quality human hair topper becomes optimal for many women to cover their thinning or balding areas to look natural. E-litchi is a reliable and professional supplier, providing various toppers in different lengths, styles, base sizes, and colors.
With so many different toppers and effects, how do you pick the most suitable one among them? Below are some tips for you to choose your perfect hair toppers.
Steps to Pick up a Suitable Toppers
- Measure your hair loss area for the base size
It's of great significance to measure the area of hair loss to determine the amount and density of coverage area. In addition, you must ensure a sufficient amount of hair around for hair toppers to attach to and avoid dropping.
- If the length of your hair loss area is below 3.5 inch and the width is below 2.4 inch, you could choose the small coverage. (2.4''x3.5'')
- If the length of your hair loss area is between 3.5 to 4 inch, and the width is between 2.4 to 4 inch, you could choose the medium coverage. (4''x4'')
- If the length of your hair loss area is between 3.5 to 6 inch, and the width is between 2.4 to 5 inch, you could choose the large coverage. (5''x6'')
- If the length of your hair loss is between 3.5 to 6.3 inch, and the width is between 2.4 to 6 inch, you could choose the extra large coverage. (6"x6'')
- If the length and width of your balding hair area reach 7.5 inch or nearly a full head, you should choose the plus large part coverage. (7.5''x7.5'')
- Location of hair loss
Observing where your hair loss is is a crucial step. The positions can be front, crown, part, and throughout. Different types of toppers correspond to it, which can directly fill the vacancies of some positions.
- Choose the base types
Different types of topper base caps have their advantages and disadvantages. You must select them according to your requirements, preferences, skin types, etc. For example, lace, monofilament, and silk base are the three most popular topper bases. Here are some details about them.
- Lace base
Pros:
Natural- It closely simulates the appearance of the natural hairline, blending perfectly with your real hair.
Breathability- The lace base is considered the most breathable of the three bases because of its large pores, making it perfect for summer.
Cons:
Visible knots- It is easy to see the bottom braid knots around the hair dividing line because the base is transparent lace.
- Monofilament base
Pros:
Comfortable- The Monofilament base is soft and comfortable, without any irritation. Therefore, it's suitable for women with sensitive scalp due to chemotherapy or other skin diseases.
Durable- It is extremely durable and has a long lifespan. In addition, it can change to suit your needs for great styling versatility.
Cons:
Breathability- It has a close tighter weave, so it is not as breathable as lace.
- Silk base
Pros:
Natural- Silk base has the most realistic scalp look on the market nowadays.
Styling versatility- It offers a variety of styling options as you can part the silk topper in any direction.
Cons:
Cumbersome wearing- It is not easy to lay flat on the head, and its wearing steps are relatively cumbersome because the silk base topper has multiple layers, and the crown is slightly bulky.
Breathability- Due to its unique layered structure, silk base is less breathable than lace and Monofilament bases. However, wearing a silk base in winter is warmer than the other two bases.
- Choose the length and styles
There are diverse lengths and styles of human hair toppers. You can choose long or short, the natural straight, curly or wavy toppers with or without bangs according to your needs and preferences.
- Choose the color
The color of the topper is best to be close to your natural hair color or hair dye color, which can reduce the wearing marks. Many colors are available in E-litchi products, including black, brown, sandy grey, blonde gray, auburn, wine red, mixed grey, etc. Besides, E-litchi is willing to provide you with free color match services, offering you professional suggestions.
With 12 years of experience in the wig industry, we produce more than 2,000 different designs of hair products. We own professional knowledge, a highly automated industrial chain, and an excellent reputation. We strive to provide you with the highest quality toppers and headwear.
If you have any questions about your topper choice, please feel free to contact our professional service team at service@e-litchi.com. All emails received will be responded to within 24hrs during working days.