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Monofilament wigs are very popular with customers due to their natural appearance. They come in many different styles and types.
 
Monofilament wigs are some of the best wigs in the market. They have the most natural appearance, and can be made with real human hair or synthetic fibers. They come in different styles, shapes, cuts and colors, and are specifically made to match a client’s skin tone creating the illusion of your own scalp at the crown.
 
Wigs have been worn through the ages for various purposes. Singers and actors, royalty, court officials and even soldiers used to wear them. The wigs of today are much better than the wigs of that time period. There has been a great deal of advancement now. Wigs today are sported by many artists, actors and anyone who wants to change their look. They are usually worn in different styles and colors that replicate the salon look without actually having to go to a salon, thus saving money and your hair as well. Those who have lost a great deal of hair due to age, illness or medication also wear wigs. Monofilament wigs are very popular due to their natural appearance.
 
There are many advantages of wearing monofilament wigs.  They are generally made using a fine, lace or gauze-like material that is almost transparent. The hairs are either hand-knotted individually or in small groups into the monofilament area of the wig. Hand-knotting allows the hair to fall more naturally, though it is a labor-intensive method. This is one of the reasons why wigs in monofilament styles are so expensive.
 
Monofilament wigs come in three different types:
•    Full Monofilament Top: Monofilament top wigs, also known as Mono Top wigs, have a large monofilament area at the top and consist of a fine-mesh material that covers the majority of the crown. The remaining part of the cap is usually machine wefted or hand-tied.
•    Monofilament Crown: These wigs have a small area of monofilament at the crown. The remaining part of the cap is usually machine wefted. This type of monofilament is typically found on styles with full bangs that cover most of the crown area, like bob styles. This is the most affordable type of monofilament wig because the area of monofilament is so small. The remaining part of the wig is usually machine wefted.
•    Monofilament Parts: These wigs have a fixed monofilament part, either placed on the left or right of the crown. Monofilament part wigs create the illusion of natural hair growth at the part line and are more affordable than full monofilament wigs. The remaining part of the wig is usually machine wefted.
 
Monofilament wigs can also be found combined with different cap constructions. For example, a monofilament top can be combined with a lace front to create a completely natural top and hairline. Clearly, the monofilament wigs that consist only of the monofilament parts or crowns are the cheapest versions. This is because only a small section of the wig, either the left or right part or a small circular area of the cap is made of the monofilament material. All three types give a natural appearance, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Monofilament wigs are available in every color, length and style and look so natural no one will know you are wearing a wig.
 


 
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Monofilament wigs, are wigs that are woven on to a base material that is breathable, light and mesh-like in appearance. These wigs are much more comfortable to wear, and can be worn with ease for prolonged periods of time without any discomfort such as sweating and itchiness.

  1. Monofilament wigs are wigs with hair that is hand-tied on to a mesh like material. This material is light and comfortable and unlike other materials like cloth and leather, will not cause any discomfort or irritation and can be worn for prolonged periods of time. The lace material used is very feathery, yet strong.
  2. Unlike machine made wigs, monofilament wigs take a very long time to make. Due to the handmade nature of these wigs and the fact that each hair is individually hand-tied to the base a monofilament wig takes longer to manufacture.
  3. Monofilament wigs cost more than a machine made wig. An average human head contains tens of thousands of hair strands. Weaving all of them onto a base made of lace is understandably time-consuming. A wig master can be at it for days, and this will add to the cost. However, the result in the end will be worth the effort.
  4. These wigs are more often than not, made of the good quality human hair and/or synthetic fibers. It does not make sense to spend so much time making this type of wig to use cheap hair. Hence, the best hair is usually reserved to make monofilament wigs.
  5. Monofilament wigs create the illusion of natural hair growth at the top of the wig, crown or part line. The hair is very evenly spread out just like in a real head of human hair. The mesh-like material creates the appearance of your natural scalp. A full monofilament top also allows you to move your part around, giving you more styling options.
  6. Celebrities wear monofilament wigs because in their case, looks are everything. They need to appear their best, and for that reason they need to have the hairstyle that suits them the most. For that uncompromising quality, a lace wig is the ideal choice. Besides, celebrities usually have enough money to buy high-quality wigs. These wigs are used in theater and in movie productions because they look very real. The camera captures everything and hence the wig cannot look fake.
  7. Since the hairs are woven on to a lace-like material, they are free to swivel where they are tied, and are hence very easy to style and comb.
  8. There are basically three types of monofilament wigs. The entire top of the wig is hand-tied on a monofilament top wig. On a Monofilament Crown only a very small portion of the wig is hand-tied, usually at the very top of the wig. A Monofilament Part is only hand-tied at the part line and is fixed in place, either on the right, left or center of the wig.
  9. Monofilament wigs can be combined with different cap constructions. For example, you can have a monofilament top combined with a hand-knotted cap. You can also have a monofilament top combined with a lace front.
  10. Monofilament wigs are in high demand due to their natural appearance. This type of wig is preferred by people experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons, such as chemotherapy treatments.
  


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