Wig Terminology for Beginners

Learn common wig terms including glueless, lace front, closure, frontal, 360, density, pre-plucked and pre-cut lace.

Glueless

A term used for wigs designed to be worn without traditional adhesive, usually through cap fit and built-in securing features.

Lace front / frontal

Lace placed across the front hairline; dimensions such as 13×4 or 13×6 describe the approximate lace area.

Closure

A smaller lace area, commonly described with dimensions such as 4×4 or 5×5.

360 lace

A construction with lace around the perimeter to support broader hairline exposure and styling when the exact design permits.

Density

A retailer shorthand for how full the wig is intended to be.

Pre-plucked / pre-cut lace

Retailer terms indicating some hairline thinning or lace cutting has been completed before delivery. Verify the exact product because the degree of customization varies.