Is a Frontal the Same as a Closure?

If you are toying with the idea of making a wig of getting a weave, achieving a natural look is absolutely a must. Let’s say you have already purchased the hair, and are yet to decide whether to have the finished look with a frontal or closure. How do get to settle on what is best for you?

No Leave Out

Both frontals and closures are awesome because you will not have to leave out any of your hair in an attempt to have a natural look. If you are looking for an option that will come in handy due to hair loss, you can go for either of the options. A closure will be ideal if you intend to cover a section of your hair that’s experiencing thinning, especially at the top of the head. However, a frontal would be perfect if you prefer more coverage, as your hairline is completely covered.

Wide Range of Sizes

This is one of the features that sets apart a closure from a frontal. Typically, closures are 4*4 and this size ideally covers the top of your head. Frontals, however, come in various sizes. The most common closure size is ear-to-ear and provides coverage for the entire hairline. This increases the parting options during the styling of your hair. The 360⁰ frontal has proved to be a gamechanger in the industry. This option covers the head perimeter, allowing you to experiment on more styling options ranging from ponytails to other updos.

Base Material

It is important to consider your needs when contemplating a hair extension purchase. Closures are usually on silk, swiss lace and skin base materials. Both closures and frontals commonly use the swiss lace as a base. This type of base facilitates easier blending with the skin as its color is usually a universal one. Light silk materials mimic a natural looking scalp and is highly preferred by those that want a more realistic natural look. The skin base looks and feels like the scalp itself. It is highly recommended that closures are glued down during fixing as other installation methods may result in the damage of the base.

#TeamClosures

These are the most common and offer the simples solutions to hair problems. If you intend to stick to a budget while maintaining the same hairstyle for a long period of time, closures are ideal for you.

#TeamFrontals

If you intend to have a versatile look from time to time, frontals are for you. They allow you to switch from one style to the other without having to worry about how the end result looks like. Go for a regular lace frontal if you just want to pull your hair back. The 360° frontal would be of better service to you if you really desire absolute freedom in styling your hair. The 360⁰ frontal has a higher volume of hair, hence you will use fewer bundles while exercising full control over your hairline