Five Things to Consider before Buying Hair Toppers
- Posted on 02 November, 2021
- Hair Knowledge
- By Emma & Stuart
If you’re looking for some extra volume to cover up certain areas of your hair that may be thinning, a hair topper can be the perfect solution to providing a gorgeous and natural transformation. With a lovely and extensive range available, choosing a hair topper could be nerve-wracking, but this guide will talk you through five steps that will help you through the process.
Determine Your Type of Hair Loss
The type of hair loss that you are experiencing is a large factor to consider in your journey to finding the perfect hair topper for you.
If you are experiencing thinning or hair loss at the front hairline or temples, clip in fringes work their magic to add volume and increase your confidence. These fringes suit both short and long hair whilst staying secure throughout your busy day.
2. Fibre or Human Hair
With fibre toppers, you have the option to choose a hair enhancer that is already fabulously styled; whether you fancy curls, waves or a sleek straight look – the fibre hair topper world is your oyster. You don’t have to worry about the weather ruining your hairpiece either, as it will hold its style whatever the weather. If you’re wondering about colour, fibre hairpieces can be any colour under the sun! Whether a natural colour is your preference or something really ‘out there’, you are not limited when choosing a fibre hair topper.
It goes without saying that human hair toppers come with all of the pros and cons that your own hair would have. These toppers react to weather and require a little more upkeep with washing and styling. However, using human hair means that they offer an incredibly natural finish. Owners of a human hair topper must be careful styling, though, as overexposure to heat can damage the topper just like it would your own hair. Human hair toppers tend to be more expensive than a fibre hairpiece, but it is definitely worth the investment if it is the right one for you.
3. Hair Length
Whether you opt for a similar style and length to your natural locks or opt for an ultimate hair fantasy, there are varying lengths of hair toppers available for you to choose from. The length of topper that you are looking for is important in determining which one is right for you. You can choose short and sassy hair toppers, mid-length hair toppers, and long and luscious hairpieces.
4. Fibre or Human Hair
As most wig toppers are chosen to blend with your own hair, choosing a colour that closely matches your natural hair colour is important. Human hair toppers can be hard to match exactly, but because there are so many gorgeous colours, highlights and lowlights to choose from, you should be able to find the perfect colour match. Some wearers also choose their topper colour and dye the rest of their existing hair accordingly if they have fallen in love with a colour that doesn’t quite match up with their natural tresses.
5. Select Your Chosen Base
The type of base that you choose should be determined largely by the location of your hair loss. There are two bases available, monofilament and wefted. A monofilament base is constructed of individually attached hairs to a soft meshing. This gives the illusion that the hair growing naturally from the scalp. Hair toppers with this base are particularly good if you are suffering from severe or total hair loss. These caps are known for their comfort and for being easy to style however you desire.
A wefted base is different as it features rows (wefts) of hair. With this type of base, you can pull any of your own hair between the wefts. This integrates your own hair with the hairpiece, creating a natural look. A wefted base provides good air ventilation due to the open wefts, ensuring cooling comfort throughout the day.
Do Hair Toppers Damage Hair?
We know that sometimes, people hold back from hair toppers and ask us, ‘are hair toppers bad for your hair?’. In short, no. Hair toppers are completely safe and a great way to disguise hair loss or try a new look!
However, while hair toppers are not bad for your hair, using them improperly is. Luckily, using them correctly is easy! To avoid damage from wearing hair toppers:
If you follow these guidelines and any instructions that come with your topper, you can rock your topper and embrace the new looks open to you!
If you’re looking to choose a hair topper but are still unsure of which one to choose from, do not hesitate to contact us – we are here to help! Alternatively, check out our blog for even more product information, advice, and wig wearers’ experiences.
