Basic Wefted Wig Cap vs. Hand Tied Wig Caps - The Wig Cap Construction Differences Between Them

Whether you're thinking about buying your first wig or you're seasoned wig wear, hopefully, there's something in here for everyone. here at HHF, we want to talk about the differences between wefted and hand-tied wigs. there are quite a few choices that you can make when it comes to buying a wig. the cap construction is the most important aside from the type of fiber that you go with. because this is going to determine how comfortable it is for you to wear whether it be on a daily basis or even if it's occasionally.

Basic Wefted Wig Cap

The first wig cap construction is the basic wefted cap. this type of cap has an open wefted cap. it's nice and stretchy with great ventilation. it's closed at the top with some permatease to give it a little bit of oomph. on your basic cap construction, you have a fabric or velvet front. there is no lace, you'll have some sort of adjustments in the back generally. The basic cap is on the lower end of the price point for wigs. this is because they're easier to put together and construct. but still looks very natural, you can't see the wefts too much in the back, but if you pull it through, you can see it.

1. Basic Wefted Cap With Lace Front

This type of cap has a closed part with a permatease and a lace front. this will give you a more natural hairline in the front. and there are some lace front basic wefted caps with monofilament parts. the monofilament part gives that little bit of extra realism to the hairline. you can find your permatease in the closed section. you can part the hair any place within the area without the permatease. 

2. Basic Wefted Cap With Monofilament Top

Moving on to the next one, not only this type of wig has a lace front, but a monofilament top. the monofilament top covers the entire top of the head. monofilament makes it look like the hairs are growing right out of your scalp, very much like the front where the lace is. 

Hand Tied Wig Caps

Hand-tied caps have a lot more styling options because the fibers are placed in the cap by hand. the cost of these wigs is a bit more because of the time involved in the construction of these caps. they are hand-tied with no machine wefting. there are quite a few hours that go into making a wig. it shows in the cap construction. in a hand-tied cap, it got some stretch to it, it doesn't have the ventilation like the wefted wigs do. but they are still nice and lightweight. they are very stretchy and you can see all of the hand-tied knottings up close. there's an extra section for stretch. hand-tied caps that have a monofilament top can be parted in any direction. it’s even better if it comes with a lace front, that will give you the most natural look for your wigs. on a hand-tied cap, you are going to get quite a bit more styling versatility, because you don't have to worry about the wefts showing when you are clipping your hair back or putting it in a braid. if you pull a hand tie cap off to the side, it'll look like a scalp. 

Hand Tied Double Monofilament Top

This type of cap wig has an extra stretchy area with the tops open. there's no lace front, you can't see through the part, that's because this is a double monofilament top, it is not going to have a lace front. the reason for this is that it shows a seamless transition between the lace and the double monofilament. they do have a little bit of extra monofilament in the front, that way you don't have a blunt edge, but the trade-off is the top looks like a real scalp. you can't see any of the knots. it truly does look like it's growing out of your scalp.

We've now reviewed both the wefted cap construction and the hand-tied cap construction. what's the difference between the two? is it worth getting a hand-tied cap compared to a wefted cap? well, let's weigh the pros cons!

The Pros & Cons Of The Wefted Cap 

The wefted cap is a more durable cap, it's got a lot of stretches. it is definitely not as delicate as the hand-tied caps. if you plan to be a little rough on your hair or you're not sure what you're doing, this is a great option for you to start off with. there's also a lot of ventilation. air is going to easily pass through the wefts to keep you cool. the wefts also give you a lot of density and lift that you're not going to find on your hand-tied caps because the hand-tie caps do not have permatease, so they will generally lay flat.

The Pros & Cons Of The Hand-Tied Cap 

The hand-tied cap is very stretchy as well. it's great if you are between sizes, you can see that the hair fibers are tied to the base. there is quite a bit of ventilation, but still not as much ventilation as a weft did. this will give you a more natural look and appearance also a lot more styling options. you do have that 360-degree stretch, it's like a hug for your head. some cons to the hand-tied cap: they're very delicate. these are easily snagged, easily torn. you have to be very gentle when putting your wig on taking it off. also after you wash it, they should be air-dried. that way you don't stretch out the cap. the hand tie caps will be more of an investment for you monetarily, that is because each of the fibers or groups of fibers are hand-tied by an actual person. the labor cost is quite a bit more on the wig, which also will increase the cost of the hair. it's going to be less breathable than the wefted cap. if you like to try different styles and braid hair, you can choose the hand-tied cap. it offers a bit more versatility than a wefted cap.