There are two methods of attaching hair to wigs. The first and oldest is
to weave the root ends of the hair onto a warp of three silk threads to
form a sort of fringe called a "weft". The wefts are then sewn to a
foundation made of net or other material. In modern times, the wefts
can also be made with a specially adapted sewing machine, reducing
the amount of hand labour involved. In the 19th century another method
came into use. A small hook called a "ventilating needle", similar to the
tambour hooks used for decorating fabric with chain-stitch embroidery at that period, is used to knot a few strands of hair at
a time directly to a suitable foundation material. This newer method
produces a lighter and more natural looking wig. High quality custom
wigs, and those used for film and theatrical productions are usually done
this way. It is also possible to combine the two techniques, using weft
for the main part of the wig and ventilating hair at the edges and partings
to give a fine finish.
There are two basic types of wigs, the glued on lace wigs or the multi-directional skin top wig, the latter often worn by orthodox Jewish women.
The lace front wigs have a lacey front that you cut to the shape of your
hairline and glue down. The multi-directional wigs usually have a comb, two clips by the ears and two clips
at the nape of the neck to hold it in place, the cap of the wig will be
stretchy enough to accommodate a ponytail of one's own hair underneath.
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