BASE GUIDE

Base Size

Base size is the size of the cap of a hair system. We roughly separate them into 4 types:

-Partial size: hair loss areas equals or is smaller than 4” x 4”.

-Regular size: hair loss area with size larger than 4”x 4” and up to 10”x 8” (or within 80 square inches of total area).

-Oversize (or larger size): hair loss area larger than 10” x 8” and up to 10” x 10”.

-Full cap: hair loss areas larger than 10” x 10”.

How to measure?

Follow the instructions below to measure a partial size, regular size or larger size:

Base Material

The truth is there are only four basic types of base materials and they are: Lace, Skin, Monofilament (Mono) and Silk. All the different bases you see are constructed with one or a combination of these four basic materials.

LACE BASE
Lace Base – Lace is soft, lightweight, delicate and totally breathable. There are two kinds of lace materials, Swiss lace and French lace. Swiss lace is the finest and most delicate and it needs to be handled carefully. French lace is stronger and more durable than Swiss lace. For a lace base, we usually use single knots in the front hairline and double knots elsewhere, which helps to create a natural hairline. If you exercise often, a lace base is your best choice as it is breathable. Typically, a lace base hair system can last 4-6 months with the correct care and maintenance.

SKIN
Skin – A skin base, as the name suggests, it looks and feels just like your own skin. The hair is injected, v-looped or knotted onto the base, to move just like your own hair would. Especially in the front area, the skin base can blend in with your skin seamlessly. The translucent material creates the ideal illusion that hair is growing directly from the scalp, giving you the most natural-looking appearance.

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MONOFILAMENT BASE
Monofilament Base – A mono base is thicker and stronger than lace and skin and will certainly last longer. Monofilament base hair systems can last more than 6 months. They can carry medium thick hair like 120% or 130% density. This is suitable for those who are looking for pretty thick and lush hair and also want to save some money considering the long-time investment.

SILK TOP BASE
Silk Top Base – A silk top base creates the most natural and scalp looking hairline. Using a tri-layer system, when the hair is knotted, the knots are made below the silk concealed between the layers, the hair is then injected through the silk material making the knots 100% invisible, giving the illusion that the hair is growing out of your scalp. Even the silk top base has three layers, it is very breathable though. If you sweat a lot, work out frequently or live in a humid climate, it is a good option.

MIXED BASE
Mixed Base – You don’t need to be restricted to just the above 4 options. There are combinations. You can mix lace with skin, mono with skin, silk top with skin, and even silk top, skin and lace depending on your specific needs.