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Wig Dictionary: Essential Terms for Your Wig Journey

1. Newbie – Someone new to wearing wigs and just starting their journey.

2. Wig – A general term for a hairpiece or unit used to replace or enhance natural hair.

3. Weft – A curtain of hair sewn together to create tracks used in wigs and extensions.

4. Fringe – Another term for bangs, referring to hair styled to fall over the forehead.

5. Baby Hairs – Small strands of hair at the hairline of a wig, often styled to create a natural look or camouflage the wig’s edge.

6. Density – The thickness or fullness of a wig. Standard densities range from 120-140% (natural) to 150-200% (full volume).

7. Ear Tabs – Sections of the wig that rest near the temples and help secure the fit.

8. Hand-Tied – A technique where individual hair fibers are tied by hand into the wig cap for a natural appearance.

9. Standard Wig Cap – The most common and budget-friendly wig cap design, made with layered wefts for lightweight comfort and ventilation.

10. Custom Wig – A wig made to your exact specifications, including hair texture, cap size, style, and color, for a personalized fit and look.

11. Knots – The small dark dots where hair strands are tied onto lace in lace-front and full-lace wigs.

12. Bleached Knots – A technique that lightens knots on lace wigs, making the hairline look more natural by mimicking hair growing from the scalp.

13. Adhesive – Also known as wig glue, a clear or white liquid used to secure lace wigs to the skin for 3-8 days.

14. Adjustable Straps – Straps located at the nape of the wig that allow for size adjustments for a more secure fit.

15. Customization – Personalizing a wig by styling, plucking, bleaching knots, cutting the lace, or making other modifications to achieve a ready-to-wear look.