When choosing a hair topper for women, the parting line plays a big role in how natural it looks. When using human hair toppers for women, the base material affects how the hair is tied and how the “scalp” shows. Let’s break down the differences between mono, lace, silk, and skin bases, and share some tips to make lace and mono clip on hair topper looks even more realistic.
Mono Parting Line
Mono (monofilament) toppers use a fine mesh where each hair is tied by hand. The parting line looks soft and allows the scalp to show through slightly. This gives the hair topper a natural look, and you can change the part in different directions.
Lace Parting Line
Lace hair toppers also use a mesh, but it’s thinner and more breathable. The parting line is natural and blends well with the scalp. Lace is flexible and comfortable, but because it is very thin, the knots where the hair is tied can sometimes be noticed.
Silk Parting Line
Silk base hair toppers have two or three layers of material. The hair is tied under the silk, then pulled through tiny holes. This hides the knots completely. So you can hard to tell this natural-looking scalp apart from real skin. Silk parting lines are the most realistic, but the base can feel thicker and warmer than lace and mono.
Skin Parting Line
Skin base hair toppers are made of a thin polyurethane layer that looks like skin. The hair is injected into the base. This creates the look of hair growing directly from the scalp. Skin parting lines look very real, but the material can be less breathable than lace or mono.
How to Make Lace and Mono Look More Natural
Lace and mono hair toppers can sometimes show knots or the mesh. Here are some easy ways to improve the look:
Use concealer or foundation: Dab a little along the parting line to match your scalp color.
Choose the right color: Try to choose a topper that matches your root shade, this will make the parting line look more seamless.
Using Knots Eraser: Put the knots eraser under the parting line of the topper, this will give it a color that more closer to the scalp.
Final Thoughts
Each hair topper base has its own strengths. Silk and skin give the most realistic parting lines, while lace and mono are lighter and more breathable. With a few tips, you can make the parting line of lace and mono hair toppers more natural.