Before the popularity of 4×4 lace closure, 13×4 lace frontal, 360 lace front, we have to apply heat and chemical processing. These applications have obvious and instant damaging on our natural hair.

Thanks to the invention of different hair weave, women can style their hair as they wish without compromising the look and health of their natural hair.

So which item among these three is the most suitable one for you? The answer is right below.

What is lace frontal

Lace frontals offer the dimensions of 13×4 inches. They have extensive coverage, often from ear to ear. That means the whole front head can be covered with these items.

A patch of lace frontals

Lace frontals refer to the type of base and where the hairpieces are applied. Lace is the most typical material for these products. Frontals with lace are flatter so that they can be easily placed up front, from ear to ear.

Other than lace, silk is also used to make 13×4 frontals. Compared to lace frontals, hair is embedded into the sheer layer of silk. This makes the hairpieces look more realistic and do not reveal human scalp.

What is lace closure

4×4 lace closure comes with smaller sizes compared to 13×4 frontals. The typical size of these items is 4 inches in length and 4 inches in width, a perfect square. The good news is users can customize the size as they wish.

A patch of lace closures

If you want 4×3 inches or different sizes, you can ask your hair vendors if they can make it for you.

Hair closures can be placed around the temple or in the middle of your head. These products are finishing parts of human hair wigs. In this case, DIY wig makers use closures to cover the top of the head.

What is 360 lace front

Compared to 4×4 lace closure and 13×4 lace frontal, 360 lace front has the most significant size. This item is known as an incomplete wig with the unfinished, open part. It resembles a lace headband with modifiable hooks.

The hooks keep the item from falling off. They also eliminate the need for glue or sew-in to keep the hairpiece in place. This type of hair wig wraps around your head in 360 degrees as its name suggests.

360 lace frontal wigs

Most of the products use Swiss lace as their base. Human hair is hand-tied to the lace, ensuring the natural look. What’s more, these items include a natural-looking hairline with baby hair.

What are the difference between 4×4 lace closure, 13×4 lace frontals, and 360 lace front?

Size

The size is the most obvious factor that distinguishes these three items. While lace closure has a standard size of 4 x 4 inches, lace frontals are much larger with 13 x 4 inches in dimensions.

360 lace frontal, on the other hand, is a type of wig with full coverage around the head. That means the dimensions of this item can be as large as 22.5 x 4 x  2 inches.

Installation

Users apply 4×4 lace closures around the temple or over the top of their head. Sometimes, they also use closures to finish a hair wig. Fontals, in contrast, are used in the back of the head, from ear to ear.

Women wear 360 lace wigs when they want extended coverage. Plus, this item doesn’t require glue or sew-in, it is easier to apply.

Price

The bigger the product gets, the higher the price is. That means 4 x 4 lace closures are the most inexpensive ones. However, if you want to apply more than one piece, the cost could also be significant.

Hair frontals are affordable. Many women choose frontals because their coverage is enough to cover the head. Plus, frontals help to improve the density of hair as well.

Last but not least, 360 lace front is the least wallet-friendly option. However, you don’t have to buy many pieces to wear like the two products above.

Remove

As for removal, both frontals and closures need careful handling. Be it glue-in, or sew-in, if you don’t know how to remove hair weaves, it is better to ask for a professional or hairstylist.

Use adhesive remover to remove the glue.

360 lace frontal, which requires no glue or sew-in, is easier to remove.

Hairstyles

Both frontals and 360 allow users to have pull-back hairstyles. 360 lace front is even suitable for ponytails or any updos. It is hard for closure wearers to make updos because closures are just small patches.

Which is the best choice for me?

Each type of hair weaves offer different advantages and applications.

If you want to determine which product is suitable for your choice, take a look at our simple guideline below:

• Durability: If you’re going to wear a hairpiece for an extended period, we suggest both 4×4 hair closures and 13×4 lace frontal to you. Depending on the application, glue-in or sew-in, you can wear the hairpiece for up to 8 weeks.
• Ease of use: 360 lace frontal doesn’t require complicated setup. Hooks are included to secure the hairpiece. As for frontals and closures, the glue-in method is effortless and quite simple for beginners.
• Hairstyles: If you are fond of updos, Layla Hair strongly recommends 360 lace wigs and lace frontals. For hair closures, you can ask us to style the products for you first. Layla Hair offers body wavy, curly, straight hairstyles with colors of your choice.

The bottom line

13×4 lace frontal, 4×4 lace closure, and 360 lace front are the three fundamental hair weaves. Each type offers different benefits and applications. We hope that after reading this article, you now know which product suits you best.

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