What Is a Hair Topper?

What Is a Hair Topper?

Hair toppers are a fabulous option for creating an authentic look or disguising hair loss with very little maintenance needed. If you’re a beginner to all things wiggy, you may be unfamiliar with what hair toppers are. So, as you explore hair accessory options, now might be the ideal time to get familiar with this term. Let’s jump right in!

What Is a Hair Topper?

Sometimes referred to as a top piece, a hair topper is an accessory that covers the top of an individual’s head. You can rock different variations depending on how much coverage you need, but the main aim of a hair topper is to complement what existing hair you already have and have fun experimenting with different styles. After all, hair toppers operate to enhance your existing hair rather than replace it.

Factors to think about when buying a hair topper

When buying a hair topper, you may want to consider a few things before splashing the cash. Let’s take a look at some factors affecting your buying decision below.

Style

You’ll probably want to keep your hair topper length and colour the same as your natural hair to ensure it fits the look. Since hair toppers are designed to cover up or enhance your natural locks, you’ll want to blend this piece as much as possible!

Hairloss type

If you suffer from large amounts of hair loss, you may want to consider a full wig rather than a hair topper. With this being said, hair toppers can help you look fantastic by combatting smaller balding areas on your crown.

Hair fibres

The question remains: synthetic fibre or human hair? There are pros and cons to using synthetic and natural fibres, so whatever you decide to settle on is down to your preferences.

The benefits of using a hair topper

Aside from helping individuals create an authentic style, there are many other advantages to using this accessory.

Enhanced confidence

For one, hair toppers can make you look and feel fabulous by giving you a confidence boost in your appearance. Some people may feel insecure about hair loss, but hair toppers can help you feel more like yourself again. 

Natural look and feel

Hair toppers also look natural – as long as they match your natural hair’s colour and length, they can be virtually undetectable. By blending into your natural hair with just a simple clip-on function, hair toppers can easily help your hair look even better. 

Affordability

Because hair toppers only cover a small section of your head, they are typically more affordable than full wigs. This is excellent news if you’re on a budget, or just want to try them out!

What are the different types of hair toppers?

There are many options for hair toppers, including:

Human Hair

Human hair toppers can look incredibly natural, although they require more maintenance and can be a little more expensive than synthetic hair fibres. They are designed to be comfortable and styleable.

Synthetic Hair

Synthetic hair toppers are generally cheaper than natural hair toppers, and there is a wide selection to choose from. They are designed to consistently hold their original style, so you can put it on and head out the door feeling fabulous!

Heat Friendly

Heat-friendly hair toppers are made up of fibres that can withstand heat from hair straighteners, hair dryers, and other tools you may want to use to style your locks. These are ideal for blending, as you can style the topper alongside your natural hair. Remember that not all synthetic hair options are heat-friendly – using heat on normal synthetic toppers can melt the fibres and ruin the topper.

Hair topper construction

Monofilament

A monofilament or ‘mono’ hair topper is a construction which uses transparent mesh on the wig cap, meaning singular hairs can be tied in to create a natural look.

Lace Front

Lace-front hair topper constructions use a lace piece at the hairline, which you can cut to produce a natural-looking hairline.

Weft

A hair topper’s weft is a material with hair fibres – either synthetic or natural – machine-sewn onto it.

What’s better – a wig or a topper?

A hair topper is different from a wig because it only covers a small area of the head. Hair toppers are typically cheaper than full wigs, and some wearers feel they are also more comfortable because they are lighter. Despite this, many prefer to rock a full wig due to their more extensive coverage.

Is a hair topper the same as a half wig?

While both hair toppers and half wigs achieve similar aims to add style to your natural hair, a hair topper covers the crown (top) of your head. On the other hand, half wigs can cover any area of the scalp, which may be more helpful to individuals suffering from hair loss in a particular area.

Whatever style you decide to go for really depends on your preferences and type of hair loss.

How to care for your hair topper

Caring for your hair topper doesn’t need to be complicated; just remember to avoid washing it as frequently as your natural locks, as this could risk drying it out. See our blog posts on washing a human hair wig and washing a fibre wig for tips on how to care for your topper.

To make your hair topper last even longer, you could check out our range of specialised shampoo and conditioner products to keep your topper sleek and soft.

Hopefully, we have introduced you to what a hair topper is in style! While it may be tricky to remember all the different wig types and parts, we’re here to help you become a pro in all things wigs. If you would like to discuss hair toppers in more detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

To put this new information to good use, check out our selection of hair toppers today!


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2 thoughts on “What Is a Hair Topper?

  1. Hi Jackie, you can find the inside of each of the toppers on our product pages. The link is HERE to all toppers, if you choose any you like the look of, scroll down to the ‘What’s inside’ section and there are images there of how the toppers look on the inside, including measurements too. I hope this helps! Thanks


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