Mongolian vs. European Hair: Which Wig Is Right for You?

When you start shopping for a human hair wig, one of the first choices you'll face is the hair itself. At Lu's Wigs, our lace top wigs come in two luxury hair types: Signature Mongolian and Classic European. Both are 100% human hair and both are beautiful. The difference is in how each one feels, moves and holds color. Here's how to choose.

Signature Mongolian hair

Mongolian hair is soft and smooth with beautiful body and movement. It's especially good at holding dimensional color, so it's a wonderful choice for rooted blondes, balayage, highlights and rich, multi-tonal brunettes and reds.

Mongolian hair is a great choice if you:

• love dimensional color, like a lived-in root or a sun-kissed balayage
• want fullness, body and movement
• like to switch up your style with curls or waves

Classic European hair

European hair is naturally fine and silky, with a soft movement that looks and feels exceptionally natural. If your own hair was fine and silky, European hair often feels the most like "you."

European hair is a great choice if you:

• want the most natural, understated look and feel
• had naturally fine, silky hair and want to match it
• prefer a softer, lighter movement

What both have in common

Whichever hair you choose, every Signature Mongolian and Classic European wig is built the same thoughtful way:

• a lace top for a natural-looking part
• clips at the ears and adjustable straps at the nape for a secure fit
• a diamond net liner to protect the knots
• 100% human hair you can curl, straighten or air-dry (keep heat at 300°F or lower)
• (always check the listing for details)

Mongolian vs. European at a glance

• Feel: Mongolian is soft and smooth; European is fine and silky.
• Movement: Mongolian has more body; European has a softer, lighter movement.
• Color: Mongolian is especially good with dimensional color; European shines in natural, understated shades.
• Construction: the same lace top cap on both.

Looking for something with extra grip?

Our Essentials collection lace top wigs have a silicone-lined cap, an elastic band and adjustable straps, made for women with little or no hair of their own who want extra hold using Indian texture hair.

Still not sure? Let's talk

There's no wrong answer: it comes down to the look and feel you love. Book a free virtual consultation and we'll help you choose your hair, color, length and cap size.

Shop Signature Mongolian wigs or Classic European wigs.