Silk Top vs. Lace Top Toppers: Which Is Right for You?

If your hair is thinning at the part or crown, a hair topper can give you back your volume and coverage while you keep your own hair. But once you start shopping, you'll see two main choices: silk top and lace top. Both look beautiful. The difference is in how each one looks up close and how it feels to wear. Here's how to choose.

What is a hair topper?

A topper is a hairpiece that clips in over your own hair to add volume or cover thinning at the part or crown. Unlike a full wig, it only covers the area where you need it, so it blends with the hair you have.

What is a silk top topper?

On a silk top (sometimes called a silk base) topper, each hair is hand-tied beneath a layer of silk. Because the knots are hidden under the silk, you won't see knots or grid lines at the part. It gives you the most realistic scalp appearance of any topper: the hair looks like it's growing right from your scalp.

A silk topper is a great choice if:

• you want the most natural-looking part possible
• your part or crown is very visible and you want it to look like scalp
• realism up close matters more to you than the lightest possible feel

What is a lace top topper?

On a lace top topper, the hair is tied into a fine, lightweight lace base. The lace lets your part look like hair growing from your scalp, and because lace is lighter and more breathable than silk, a lace topper is very comfortable for all-day wear.

A lace topper is a great choice if:

• comfort and breathability are your top priority
• you'll wear your topper all day, every day
• you live somewhere warm or you're active

Silk top vs. lace top at a glance

• Most realistic scalp look: silk top
• Lightest and most breathable: lace top
• Natural-looking part: both
• Clip-in, no adhesive: both
• 100% human hair you can curl, straighten or air-dry: both

How to choose your size

Toppers come in different base sizes, from 8x8 to 10x10. The base should cover the whole area where you're thinning, with a little extra around the edges so the topper blends with your own hair. Choose a length that matches or works with your own hair so the two blend naturally.

Still not sure? Let's talk

Every head of hair is different, and there's no wrong answer: it comes down to what matters most to you. Book a free virtual consultation and we'll help you choose the right topper, base size and color.

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