The Differences in Human Full Lace Wigs Hair Types: Indian, Chinese & Malaysian

Full Lace or Lace frontal wigs are all the rave these days. Women are going for a more natural look and some are trying to imitate the look of certain celebrities like Tyra Banks. They're achieving this by purchasing full lace wigs.

Unfortunately, as with other things, like Louis Vuitton and Coach, there are good knock-offs and bad. Wigs and hair wefts are no different. I found this web site that offered photographs along with a description of the different types of human hair being used on full lace wigs.

No sense in buying something cheap that will shed all over your house and have the transparent cap showing within weeks, right? Well, check out the site and review the descriptions below. You'll spend more on Malaysian hair but it's definitely worth the money as it is thicker than Indian Remy.

I couldn't get a take on the difference between Indian Remy and Chinese Remy so I'm taking a quote from "junior member" on the Black Hair Media forum:

"Let's talk facts.

Remi or remy is hair that has not been stripped of its outer cuticle layer. Hair from ANY source can be remy.

A cross section of Chinese hair is round, but Indian hair (as well as Caucasian and African) hair is oval. This is why the Chinese hair is coarser and more difficult to style. Chinese hair is also much thicker than other hair types. So Chinese remy is the thickest hair available because it has the widest diameter to start with and the outer layer has not been removed. On the positive side, if the hair needs to be highly processed, chinese hair is stronger and holds up longer.

And finally, I have done business with Chinese people in China as well as the U.S. They have a different culture, but my experience has been that the people I have gotten to know are family-oriented, respectful and place a lot of value on personal relationships. "

Synthetic, while less pricey, also offers a wider variety of styles to choose from, but it mattes up easier and I hear it can cause hair breakage if you wearing really cheap synthetic wigs. Buyer beware.

Let's face it, ladies, when it comes to your hair why take chances and order the cheapest? Besides, when you think about it, all the money you spend on synthetic pieces all throughout the year, in the end you could have bought a $400 human hair full lace wig and come out much cheaper in the long run.

Learn about Human Hair Structure (the cuticle)

Chinese Virgin Hair & Chinese Remy

100% Chinese Remy Full Lace Wigs by Xuchang Trust Hair Products Co.,Ltd

Asian Remy: This is 100% Asian Remy Human Hair and it comes from the Asian Race. It is heavier, thicker and slightly more dense then Indian Remy It is not as shiny as the Indian Remy Texture feels nice and smooth The straight texture waves up slightly when wet Great for all hair textures Makes a nice and soft Yaki textures Makes a very natural Kinky Curly Texture with less shine Great for Straight and Wavy textures as well because it has a lot of body
European Remy: This is 100% European Remy Human Hair and it comes from the Caucasian Race. It is Caucasian hair which mostly comes from Europe It is lighter and thinner then Asian and Indian Remy It is lighter and thinner then Asian and Indian Remy It is lighter and thinner then Asian and Indian Remy It has a butter soft silky feel This hair has a lot of movement and lays down great for straight styles Much more expensive to acquire this type of hair Great for Straight textures
Indian Remy: This is 100% Indian Remy Human Hair and it comes from the Indian Race. It is naturally thick and lustrous The straight hair texture waves up when wet Great for all hair textures
Malaysian Remy: This is 100% Malaysian Remy Human Hair and it comes from the Malaysian Race. It is heavier, thicker and more dense then the Asian and Indian Remy. It is not as shiny as the Indian Remy Texture feels very soft and smooth It has a lot of body. The straight texture waves up slightly when wet Much more expensive to acquire this type of hair Great for all textures Makes a gorgeous smooth and soft Yaki texture Makes a heavier straight texture then the Asian and Indian Remy
Mongolian Remy: This is 100% Mongolian Remy Human Hair and it comes from the Mongolian Race. It is similar to Caucasian Hair It is lighter and thinner then the European Remy. It is a very soft and silky It is lighter and thinner then the European Remy. It is a very soft and silky It has a lot of movement and lays down great for straight styles. Much more expensive to acquire this type of hair Great for Straight textures

WigSalon.com offered a chart on what styles look best on particular shaped face (see below)

The OVAL Face Shape has MANY CHOICES

As its name implies, the OVAL Shaped Face is longer than wide, with a jaw that's narrower than the cheekbones. Because the oval shaped face has no dominant areas and is so proportional, the oval shaped face looks good with just about any hairstyle, length or texture.

AVOID WIDTH with the ROUND Shaped Face

The ROUND Shape Face is characterized by a wide hairline and fullness below the cheekbones. The client may be overweight and the neck may appear short. These faces look very good with a geometric or linear style, which breaks up the "round" appearance. ADD HEIGHT, when possible, and long, wispy side areas to make the cheeks look narrow. Comb hair close to the head on the side and at the neck.

AVOID STRAIGHT LINES with the SQUARE Shaped Face

The SQUARE Shape Face is characterized by a wide hairline and jaw. Square shaped faces need height or waves on top and narrowness at the sides, to break up the "squareness". Comb the hair off the forehead to add height to the face. CURLY or WAVY texture and wisps of hair around the face break the wide, straight lines common to the square face.

REDUCE WIDTH at THE SIDES with the DIAMOND Shaped Face

The DIAMOND Shape Face is characterized by a narrow chin and forehead with wide cheekbones. Diamond shaped faces need narrow sides and fullness at the chin. Bobs work very well for this shape. Avoid wearing height on top or volume on the sides. Use some fringe or bang to cover narrow forehead.

ADD VOLUME at THE CHIN with the HEART Shaped Face

The HEART Shape Face is characterized by a wide forehead and a narrower chin. Bring some hair onto the forehead to disguise its width. Keep hair close to the head at the eyes but make it slightly full around the jaw, and below and in front of the earlobes.

ADD VOLUME ABOVE the JAW LINE with the PEAR Shaped Face

The PEAR Shape Face is characterized by a small or narrow forehead and a rather large pouchy-appearing jawline. Comb hair to add width from the eye level through the crown of the head. Set and comb hair close to the head on the sides and at the nape.

ADD SOFTNESS to the OBLONG Shaped Face

The OBLONG Shape Face is characterized by a very long and narrow bone structure. The client who has an oblong facial shape often has a long, thin neck. Use a fringe or half-bang across the forehead by creating soft waves or curls in the crown and nape areas. This helps to create the illusion of an oval.

Let's Talk Caps:

When buying a full lace wig, they say you need to know the size of your head in order for the cap that comes under the hair to fit properly. Below is a chart:

Ultra-Petite or Child's - Fits very small head sizes - 19.5" - 18" -

Petite Fits most petite head sizes - 21" - 20"

Petite-Average Fits a small average or a full petite - 20.5" - 21.5"

Average Fits Most Women - 92% off all wigs are sold as average - 21.5"- 22.5"

Large-Average Fits average and a tad larger than average - 22" - 23"

Large Fits larger head sizes - 22.5" - 24"

For more on caring for your human or synthetic hair piece stop by wigsalon.com. They have it all!

LaceBeautySecrets.com offers direction on lace style and color. See their images below, but visit the site for additional information

Standard lace colors:
The following shows what each lace color looks like on different color skins.

Transparent: suitable for All complexions! This will give you a natural looking scalp when you part your hair.

Light Brown: suitable for women wearing a darker hair color.

Question - Which is better, French or Swiss lace?
Answer - It really is a matter of preference.

Swiss lace is finer, and more fragile, than French lace, and blends better with the skin for a less visible appearance.

French lace is slightly thicker and more durable.

We generally recommend that first time buyers go with French lace if you can because they are inexperienced at wig application and removal and are more likely to damage a wig cap made of Swiss lace. With experience applying and removing wigs, you may feel more comfortable with Swiss lace. Both laces can be tinted different shades of brown to blend with a variety of complexions.

As a general rule of thumb, however, Swiss lace is less visible than French lace.

LaceTypes

French Lace Color: Light Swiss Lace Color: Light Swiss Lace Color: Light Brown Swiss Lace Color: Brown

Swiss Lace Color: Dark Brown Fine Mono Color: Light Mono Color: Dark Brown Stretch Lace Color: Light

Stretch Lace Color: Brown Stretch Lace Color: Light Stretch Lace Color: Brown Stretch Lace Color: Dark Brown