Lace Frontal Vs. Lace Closure: How to Choose the Right One?

When you're shopping for a wig, you might see words like “lace closure” or “lace frontal” in the title. You're not the only one if you're unsure what that means.

Here’s the short version:

Both closures and frontals are lace pieces that sit at the top or front of the wig to make it look like a real scalp. They help your wig blend better with your hairline or part.

But they’re not the same.

Closures usually cover a small area—just the part line, right at the crown. Frontals go ear to ear, giving you more room to style and a more natural-looking hairline.

So before you hit “add to cart,” it helps to know what you're getting. Let’s break it down between closure vs frontals so you can choose the one that actually works for you.

What’s a lace closure?

A lace closure is a small lace piece—usually square—that sits at the top or middle of your wig.

It’s there to give you a clean part and make the wig look like it’s growing from your scalp. The lace is usually sewn into a wig cap, and the rest of the wig is made with tracks.

Most closures are just a small patch of lace with hair tied into it. The lace is thin and sheer, so your scalp can peek through, which makes the part look real.

You won’t get a full hairline, just a section that lets you part the wig in one spot (or sometimes a few).

You might see closures labeled as:

• 4x4 – 4 inches across, 4 inches back. This one’s the most common.
• 5x5 – Slightly bigger, gives a bit more space to the part.
• C-part – Pre-shaped into a curved part, usually worn on the side.
• T-part – Looks like the letter “T.” You get a part in the middle and a small bit of lace across the hairline, but that’s it.

Why choose a lace closure wig?

• Closures are simple. They're great if you want:
• A neat, natural-looking part
• Less lace to deal with (less gluing, less maintenance)
• A wig you don’t need to restyle every day
• Something beginner-friendly

The lace closure wigs are also more affordable than frontals and usually last longer, since there’s less lace to wear out.

What is a frontal?

A frontal is a wide lace piece, usually 13 inches across and 4 or 6 inches back. It stretches from ear to ear and sits along your forehead, giving you a full lace hairline.

The rest of the wig is made with tracks or wefts, like a closure wig, but the front lace is the main difference.

When the lace is installed right, it looks like your own hairline. You can pull the hair back, flip it to the side, or do a deep side part. It’s more flexible than a closure, and it shows more scalp.

Frontal wigs usually come in two sizes:

• 13x4 – 13 inches across the front, 4 inches back. Gives you a natural hairline and enough space to part in the middle or sides.
• 13x6 – 13 inches across, 6 inches deep. You get even more room to part and style, especially if you like deep side parts or pulled-back looks.

Why choose a lace frontal wig?

• A natural-looking hairline from ear to ear
• The option to wear your hair off your face
• More styling flexibility (side parts, middle parts, updos)
• A full glam look that mimics a full install

Then, a lace frontal wig is worth it. It takes more work to install and maintain, but the final look is often worth the effort.

Closure vs Frontals: Which one should you choose?

Both lace closure wigs and lace frontal wigs have their perks. The right one depends on what you need and how much effort you want to put in.

Lace closure wigs are easy to wear, beginner-friendly, and low-maintenance.

They give you a neat part and a natural scalp look right at the top. If you’re not into styling your wig every morning or gluing things down for half an hour, closures are a good call.

Lace frontal wigs, on the other hand, give you full freedom to style.

You get a natural hairline across your whole forehead, so you can part it anywhere, pull it back, or do a half-up style. 

They're more work to install and maintain, but the payoff is a seamless, realistic look.

Here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide: